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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Unsuccessful kidnappers.

Ellen and Bessie Boyle, of Coaticooke,
Ont, made an unsuccessful attempt to
kidnap their four year old nephew,
Austin Owen, from his home in Owosso,
Monday. They got as far as Durand
with the boy, but were apprehended
there, and little the fellow recovered.
Austin has been living with his uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. William Owen.
His mother, who is dead, wished the
Owens to keep him, but the Boyle wo-
men wanted him. They have been liv-
ing here some time, but packed their
goods secretly bought tickets for Cana
da, got hold of Austin on a pretext, and
got out Of town on the noon Grand
Trunk train.
Mr.. Owen suspected their scheme,
and with Sheriff Gerow's aid, succeeded
in having them apprehehded at Durand.
The women We're allowed to go I'M
prosecuted.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
New Rural Mail Routes.

Congressman Fordney has secured
orders this week for seven rural mail
routes to begin May 1:-three at Free
land, Saginaw county, and two each at
Lennon and New Lothrop, this county.
The Lennon routes will serve / 1872 peo-
pie; number of houses ON routes, 265;
carriers, Henry w. Phelps and William
Woolley. The postoffice at Hazelton is
to be discontinued. The postoffice at
Judd's Corners is to be supplied by
rural carrier. Mail for Hazelton will
go to- New Lothrop. Mail for Judd's
Corners will go to Lennon. New Lo-
throp, two carriers; population served,
1,90E; number of houses ON routes, 424; ;
carriers, Sylvenus d. Wilson and Cyrus
II. Judd. When these routes are start
ed there will be 81 routes running in
the county, with four more inspected
and approved to be ordered later on.
In addition to this, practically all of
one route from Elsie, and part of the
second route, inspected some time ago
willarun in Shiawassee county. This
will give the county, by July 1, 26 full
routes, and partial routes from Elsie,
Ovid Chesaning and Flushing. 1t is
hoped that Judge Daboll will soon be
sent into the county to inspect five 9TH
er routes for which petitions are pend
ing
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Two Very important industries.

While it may seem broad state
ment, it is probably true, that our rail
roads, with their immense capitalization
and army of employees, form one of the
most important industries in the manu-
facture of that celebrated family medi-
cine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t is
compounded with the greatest care, and
contains nothing that would injure the
most delicate system. 1t is backed by a
record of fifty years of cures of sick
headache, indigestion, flatulency, belch-
ing, dyspepsia, liver and kidney
troubles, and malaria, fever and ague
1t is a splendid spring medicine and
blood purifier, and as tonic for the run
down system it is unequalled. Try it,
Our private stamp is over the neck of
the bottle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Democrats Nominate Gould.

The democrats held their city con.
vention on Monday evening, and
nominated the following ticket:
Mayor Edwin A. Gould
City Treasurer Norris w Southland
Justice of the Peace james d Estes
School Inspectors @. S. Williams, S.
E. Parkill. S.s. t
!, The fifth ward caucus had not been
held, and w. II. Van Sice was endorsed
for alderman, DR.. William Jopling
nominated for supervisor, and David
Henderson endorsed for constable.
The friends of Secretary Charles A..
Byerly. of the Federal Labor Union, are
feeling very sore because Of the treat
ment accorded him. Mr. Byerly, by
practically the united democracy of the
city, was offered the mayoralty nomina-
tion Saturday evening. An effort was
then made to persuade v. M. White to
withdraw from the race, which he re-
fused to do. Mr., Byerly consented to
accept the nomination, but was COM
pletely surprised, when at the last
minute, it was announced that Mr..
Gould would run. Mr.. Byerly was
given no chance to withdraw, and was
defeated by vote of 80 to Ia. His
name was later presented for treasurer,
and he received % to Morris Southard's g
25.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

The State military department has
issued twelve Krag- -Jorgensen y. S.
Army rifles to each company of state
troops, one for each non on-commissioned
officer. Full equipment, including
bayonet, scabbard and web-belt for each
were also sent Company Fl has re-
ceived its shipment
The offerings at Christ Episcopal
church, Easter, Sunday, were the largest
inthe history of the parish, nearly $1,000
being contributed. The. church is now
in first-class condition financially.
All the floating Indebtedness has been
removed, and $500 has been paid on the
mortgage which has stood since the re-
modelling of the church several years
ago
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Begin Work on the Factory.

The Common Council held special
meeting Monday evening, and con-
firmed the contract with L. E. Woodard
& Sons Tor the erection of furniture
factory. Mr.. Woodard furnished bonds
in the sum of SO, 600, with Frank Weld
man, M. l.. and G. d. Stewart as sure
ties
The improvement bonds have been
signed and delivered, and ground has
been broken for the factory. 1t will be
completed in October, and the samples
will be on the market for the January
trade.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Easter Services.

There were beautiful Easter services
in every Owosso church, and although
the rain fell steadily all day, every ser
vice was well attended At the three
Methodist churches and at the Baptist
church the Sunday school took promi-
nent parts in the celebration.
At the Episcopal church, the sunrise
service, attracting many worshippe1s,
was feature. AT st. Pauls Catholic
church, there was anew mass sung, and
a large proportion of the congregation
received holy communion.
The Congregational church goers
heard two splendid cantatas, which
were rendered under the direction of A.
E. Ferry, and showed much careful
preparation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
The Great Dismal Swamp

OF Virginia is breeding ground of
Malaria germs. SO is low, wet or
marshy ground everywhere. These
germs cause weakness, chills and fever,
aches in the bones and muscles, and
may induce dangerous maladies But
Electric Bitters never fail TO destroy
them and cure malarial troubles. They
will surely prevent typhoid. I'VE
tried many remedies for Malaria and
Stomach troubles, writes John Charles
ton, of Byesville, o., "but never found
anything as good as Electric Bitters
Try them. Only 80 cents John S. Hag-
CART and VIII E. Collins & Co. guaran-
tee satisfaction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Prohibition Ticket.

The prohibitionists selected the fol
owing candidates at their convention
1t Brewers Hall, Tuesday evening:
Mayor-C a Byerly
Treasurer II Sweet
FIRST WARD
SUPERVISOR Goodale
Alderman-B S Sutherland
Constable-W e Pease
SECOND WARD
Supervisor-William Hoenshell
Constable M Pease
THIRD WARD
SUPERVISOR w Townsend
Constable-C II Tripp
FOURTH WARD
Supervisor Frank Weidman
Constable-Wm Boyd
FIFTH WARD
Alderman-Fred Ward
Constable-Morgan Stinson
The convention endorsed James d.
Estes for justice of the peace, and were
,avorably disposed to several other
already nominated, but
lecided to endorse 10 man excepting a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

3 "a pr rsuance and by virtue OF q decree OF the
U}r01iit Court for the county of Shiawassee,
1f66 OF Michigan, In Chahcery, made and
Gn16Hed on the 18th dav OF March,, A. D.. 1917,
II certain cause therein pending wherein
2eiiie n. Hart is complainant, and Sarsfeld
C0Fcoran, Maggie r. Corcoran, and William
Corcoran are defendants. z.
Notice II hereby given. that shall sell ut
r6bl1o auction TO the highest bidder, at the
ffont door Of the Court House. IN the city Of
CSronna, Shiewnsste county. Michigan that
66lng the place for holding the Circuit Court
Xev a. D. 1907 ~ two o'clock IN the after
&05S the foIIowins descdDtd, property: viz !:
{lf1hor< oort Gin pieces or parcelso land situate
- ana susie Of Michigan Described - fol-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
A BIG SUCCESS.
Pinafore Produced Two Nights Be-
fore Crowded Houses. To be Given
for the Third Time Tonight.

The two regularly scheduled produc-
tions of Pinafore, which have been an
ticipated by Owosso people for weeks
and months, We're given Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week before
crowded audiences in the opera house.
So great has been the success Of the
opera, and so rapidly were the reserved
seats all taken up, thaG the opera has
been called ont again for this evening.
1t has been one of the biggest successes
Of the kind ever attempted in this city,
and al connected with its management
have abundant reason for feeling proud
of their connection with it.
1t wonld be hard to single out individ-
ual actors for special commendation, but
Miss Florence Fitzpatrick as Josephine,
daughter of Captain Corcoran, com
manding Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore,
surprised and delighted even her most
intimate friends while she completely
captured the entire house by the charm
ing way in which she played her part.
She has soprano voice of unusual
sweetness which proved one of the most
delightful features of the opera.
Little Buttercup, Portsmouth bum
boat woman, in the person of Miss
Kanagy, played her part well and both
in her songs and in her acting drew
nothing but favorable comment.
The Messrs Leslie Parker as Sir
Joseph Porter, X. G. B., and Roy Knapp
as Capt. Corcoran played their parts
decidedly well and their solos were sung
well. F. Roy as boatswain, acted his
part well as did also 4. II. Ross as
boatswains mate. Dick Deadeye, an
able seaman with a hump on his back
and worse hump in his disposition,
was acted by j. B. Mcintosh to perfec
ton, while A. j. Stevens as Ralph Rack
straw, another able seaman, the hero Of
the play, who is in love with the
captains daughter, and before the fall
of the curtain not only captures the
young lady but by a strange freak of
fortune finds himself the captain, was q
success from the start. OF the other
leading characters Miss Myra Sherwood
as Hebe, Sir Joseph's first cousin, alone
remains TO be mentioned Miss Sher-
wood was not the last in the minds of
the audience however and the charming
and vivacious way in which she seconded
the position which Sir Joseph took at
various timfs during the play will be
one of the features which none of those
who witnessed the play will forget.
The chorus was quite as we'll trained
as the star performers and was source
of uniform pleasure to the. audience
whenever it appeared. 1t was made up
as follows: Mesdames Pardee and Nc
Kenzie; Misses Peterson, Hunt, Van
Dyne, Sherman; and Messrs Collins,
Doerr, Goetzen, Tick, Wickham Sneid-
er, VanDyne, Lovett, and Clough. Miss
Abbie Conant was the accompanist,
DIR. j. o. Parker, as stage manager
and director of the chorus and orchestra
had the satisfaction of seeing every part
of the play go off smoothly and without
single interruption. Great credit is
due him for the successful performance,
The work of the orchestra moreover
was never better than under his direc-
tion during this play. Company H has
already a good thing from its proceeds
of the play.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Notice of He ,r,ng Claims

State of Michigan, County OF Shiawassee, So
a Notice Is hereby given, that by an oroer Of
the Probate Court for the county OF Shiawassee,
made on the sfst aduy OF March. A. D.. 1877. six
months from that date were allowed for cred
Tors to PR sent their claims agafnst the estate
IofJt hanna Sseiion Hate Of said county decf n,
I'd, ana thai II credtV,ts ~ saiu DECREASED are re-
nufred TO present their claims 10 said Probate
6onPt< Ut the PROBATE once. In the city OF
cdtunra o. for examination and allowance. on or
before the 1st day OF october next, and that
ei1oh oIafme will be heard before said court, on
Monday, the S0th day OF June. and on Wedr es-
Dr. the Ist day Of October next, ut ten O'Clock
IN The fDveLo0n OF each of said days.
0n1eA Corunna, April lst, A. D.. 1917.
40 M. MATTHEW BUSH,
< ~ <<st ft Judge of Probate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
County Treasurer Richard f. Kay re-

County Treasurer Richard f. Kay re-
ports that the county is again sadly in
need of money. There is a long stand
ing deficit of 800, 600, and the board at
its last session appropriated $4,000 to
reduce it. Unlocked for liquor prosecu-
tions from Owosso practically cost the
county $5, 900, so that leaves the county
as bad off as ever. When the small pox
bills begin to come in, wholesale bor-.
rowing will become necessary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
The Pythians at Alma.

Owosso. Company No. 45, Uniform
Rank Knights of Pythias, instituted a
company at Alma, Friday, gave fine
exhibition drill, and was banqueted in
the evening by Alma lodge, after watch
ing the conferring of the third rank ON a
candidate.
Among those to respond to toasts
were Capt Joseph H. Robbins and
Lieut.. Ira G.. Curry, of Owosso COM
pany. Sir Knights from Owosso, Ash
ley and Ithaca went on special train
over the Ann Arbor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Notice Of Nearing Claims.

state OF Michigan. County Of shIawassee. SIS
Notice Is hereby given, that by an order OF the
Probate Court for the county OF Shiawassee.
six months from that date were allowed for
creditors To present their claims against the
estate of HELEN M. Hersey. late OF said county
deceased. and that all creditors OF said de.
ceased are required to present their Claims to
said Probate Court atthe Probate once. IN the
city OF Corunna. for examination and allowance,
on or before the 2dth day Of Scpten bernext and
that such claims will be- heard epcfore said
tourt on Monday. the 23i day OF June, and
on wednesday the 2lth dav OF September next,
st ten O'clock in the forenoon Of each OF taid
d,vs go f1f t.yss
Dated, Coranra, A pril Ist. A. d ,i9ce.
MATHEW BUSH.
n Judge OF Probate
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Citizens Ticket.

\ citizens party caucus was held III
the Patterson store, Saturday evening,
and the following ticket placed in
Mayor NJ White
Clerk-Fred Edwards, (endorsed)
FIRST WARD
Constable-B T Darling
SECOND WARD
Supervisor--A = Crane. fendorsed)
Constable Harry Stanhope
THIRD WARD
Alderman-J II BRANDED, (endorsed)
Constable-A Straton
FOURTH WARD
Supelvisor-Eugene May, endorsed
Alderman-C Z Rigley, Jr., zen,
dorsed)
Constable-Fred II Brown, endorsed
City Committee-Frank Green, G
b Crawford, L T Brown
The proceedings of the fifth ward
at which E. T. Brown was
named for supervisor, w. II. Van Sice
for alderman, and David Henderson for
were endorsed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Probate Order.

State Of Michigan, County OF Shiawassee ss--
Att session OF tho Probate Court for sad
county. held at the Probate Ofice, In the city
Of Corunna on the 3lst day Of March, A. D.,
1902. 81. ~
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter OF the, estate of Frederick Klein.
deceased; on fling the petition OF Jacob
Schau,z. praying for the probate OF the will
Of said deceased aow filed IN this court.
1t Is ordered. that the 2Sth day OF April
next. at ten % CLOCK. IN the forent on, at said
Probate ONCE, be appointed for hearing said
And 1t Is fnrther ordered, That a copy OF this
order be published three successive weeks.
previous to said day of hearing, I'm THE Owosso
FINES q newspaper printed and circulating in
said county OF Shiawassee. t'Ss crgr a
MATHEW BCsH, 7f
-, - sstt. ~ Judge OF Probate.
"a true copy) - . N.
BY KATHERrNE e. KELSEY,
Tff.f' y Probate ReQtster -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
Sale of State Tax Land.
SrArE OF MICHIGAN, !
UDITOR GENERALS DEPARTMENT,

AUDITOR GENERALS DEPARTMENT,
~ Lansing. april !. 1901.
Notice is hereby gwen that certain lands
situated Ia the county If Sh.awassee bid off to
the State for taxes OF 1873 ana previous years,
and described In statements which viii be for.
warded to the Office tf the treasurer OF said
county. and may bs seen ~ said office previous
10 the day OF sale viii be sold at pubic auction
by said treasurer, mt The County Seat on the
first Tuesday OF NAV next. at The time and
place designated for the Annual Tax Sale. IL
not previously redet med or cancelled according
10 law. Said statements contain u full descrp-
ito OF each parcel OF said lor :.
PERRY F. POWERS.
Auditor General
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

Wanted-A competent girl to do gen
eral house work, good wages paid. En-
quire at 2OS Oliver street West.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

"a high order of courage has he who
dares to seem poor when he is poor"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

lows: The north half OF the southwest quarter,
and the southwest quarter of the southwest
quarter OF section number twenty eight. town
ship five north range one east. Containing one
hundred and twenty acres OF land
Dated, April 3D. 1902.
JOHN u. STOCRDALE,
Circuit Court Commissioner, Shlawassse Coun-
ty, Michigan.
WILLIAM Il. WEBB,
Solicitor for complainant, Williamson, Mich
gun,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

. a - II e a.
Bears tho The Kind You Have Always Bought
''',a'''' e &xAZzZx
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04
a Doctors Bad Plight.

Two years ago, as a result OF bad
cold, / lost my voice, writes DR.. NJ. l..
Scarborough, of Hebron, Ohio, then
began an obstinate cough. Every reme-
dy known to me as a practicing physi-
clan for 32 years, failed, and 1 daily
grew worse. Being urged to try DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, found quick relief,
and for the last ten days have felt better
than for two years. Positively guar
anteed for Throat and Lung troubles
by John S. Haggart and Will E. Collins
q Co. soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

"a feather on the bird is worth two
on the hat.
Some men think they have grit when
they are only gritty"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-04

The "Royal Baker and Pastry
Cook" - most practical and
valuable OF cook books -
free to every patron. Send
full address by postal card.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-01
SP00KS AND SPIRITS.
Strange PlutOnian Visitors in
the City.

Columbians have been stirred up
for the past ten days over the
mysterious appearance of a being
dressed in black shroud, walks
about at the still hours Of mid
night. There are many different
theories presented regarding this
strange visitor. Some seem to
think that it is a man dressed in
woman's clothing and it is his
intention to burglarize homes,
while others claim that it is simply
the intention of the plutonian call
er to amuse himself by frightening
the inhabitants Of certain homes.
While still others who consider
the matter more seriously are
confident that "it" is super
natural being and is the forerun-
ner of a great calamity that is to
befall Columbia and are spending
all of their spare time on their
knees and calling on their
neighbors to straighten up all
former differences. Some think
also that since the midnight
stroller is seen principally in the
vicinity of the Fred Douglass
school, that sit" is a sequence of
the memorable school war recently
ended here. With all of the
theories and opinions passing
around, little else has been
discussed during the past week.
And the question is now what can
be done to rid the community of
such pest. The police was
called to the scene by telephone
last Monday night and soon opened
fire on the departing figure, but
the shots took no effect and the
"ghost" made good his escape.
Crowds of men have secured the
haunted section of the city for the
past few nights, but have failed to
capture "it" thus far. But it is
evident that no p eace will be had
in the community until sit" il
captured.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-01
Grand Lodge OF Pythians.

The grand lodge of the colored
Knights of Pythias of Missouri,
closed its eighteenth annual ses-
sion Friday, Richmond, Mo-. after
three days of harmonious delibera-
tions. The session was the lar
gest and most successful in point
of numbers and work done in the
history of the order. Grand Chan
cellor A. w. Lloyd of st. Louis
was elected grand chancellor by
rising vote of the delegates, in rec
ognition of his successful admin
stration. The other officers chos.
en- we're: Grand vice chancellor,
J. A. Denny, Huntsville; past
grand chancellor, w. H. Goff, st.
Louis; grand prelate, F. P. Avant,
Hannibal grand keeper Of records
and seals, w. A. Gunnell, Farm
ington grand master Of exche-
quer, r. A. Burris, Macon; grand
master at arms, Eli Carter, Rich
mond; grand inner guard, Will
liam Smith, Cape Girardeau
grand outer guard, A. Ii. Bullen-
er, Popular Bluffs; secretary and
treasurer endowment board, DR..
w. P. Curtis, st. Louis; grand
medical examiner, DR.. j. w. Nc
Dowell, st. Louis; members of
endowment board, David E. Cor
don, St. Louis, and Wallace Will
liams, Columbia; grand attorney,
Walter M. Farmer, st. Louis.
The grand lodge adjourned to
meet on the fourth Tuesday in
July, 1908, at Moberly, Mo.
The reports of the officers show.
ed the order to be in prosperous
condition, $500 having been paid
out during the year for death bene-
fits, leaving a balance of $4,000
in the endowment fund. The or
der has 1900 members in the state
and thirty-two lodges, nine u
which are located in st. Louis.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-01
Mrs. Irena Akers Dead.

The citizens of Columbia were
shocked last Monday by hearing
of the sad death of Mrs. Irena
Akers who died from the effects
of surgical operation for cancer
of the breast. Mrs. Akers had
been troubled with a cancer for
several months and had decided
that an operation would be the
only relief. DR.. Dan, II. Will
liams of Chicago who is one of the
best surgeons in the country ar
rived Sunday and with the assist
ance of DR.. j. E. Perry and 9th ers
performed the operation Sunday
afternoon from the effects of which
Mrs. Akers never rallied, dying
Monday at 2 p. m. The follow
ing is the obituary:
Mrs. Irena Akers was born in
the state Of KY, in 1s49. Came
to the state of Mo-, in 1854, was
married to Mr.. Bart Akers in 1867
she was converted in this city a
number of years ago and was a
member of the second Baptist
church to the time Of her death.
She leaves a husband, q daughter,
Mrs. Matte Marshal of Chicago, a
son, Capt. w. B. Akers of San.
Luis, Cuba.
Mrs. Akers will be greatly
missed in this community, be-
ing a leader in many secret orga-
nizations at the time of her death !;
she was a member of five societies
all Of which assisted in the funeral
exercises at the second Baptist
church Wednesday. Mrs. Akers
also leaves many relatives and
friends to mourn her loss. Many
beautiful floral offering were sent
by friends and organizations. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. A. A. Adams.
The professional world. (Columbia, Mo.) 1901-192?, 1902-08-01
BROWNS STATION NOTES.

Mrs. Harry Young and family
of near Fulton was the guest of
relatives here last week.
Prof. S. 7, Pettigrew visited the
S. M. Us and U. B. F. Tuesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Tibbs, and children of
Columbia visited her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Kirtley.
Little Miss Irene Tibbs, enter
tanned quite a number of her
little friends at her grandma
Kirtley's Friday.
A social given at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Potts
Saturday night was we'll attended,
each reporting a pleasant time.
Mr.. VIM. Wright of Kansas
City, Mo-, is visiting his Uncle
H. Morney.
Mr.. Harrison Morney is quite
i'll, but we hope for him speedy
recovery.
Mr.. John Brown purchased 9
new wagon last week.
Miss Sarah jackson who ha.
been ill, is much improved.
There will be a basket meeting
at Mt. Hope church Sunday Aug,
3. Also a picnic Aug. 9, all are
cordially invited.
Deacon A. jackson, and sor
Jacob, attended a basket meeting
at Sugar Grove Sunday.
ORA l.. PORTS.