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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
RESPECT Mr.. RICHARDS.
His Residence in the County Has Won
Him the Confidence of the People.

From the Corunna Journal.
The American people admire a man,
who in the face of difficulties, physical
and material, wins in the battle of life,
and such character, if honest and un-
selfish will attract friends who will
stand by him at times when he most
needs their friendship.
Forty-two years ago In the township
OF New Haven Austin E. Richards was
born, on a farm, where he worked as
most boys in families of limited circum-
stances work. A consuming desire for
an education prompted him to seek
better advantages than the district
schools offered. Always student, he
developed love for law, and was in due
time admitted to the bar, in the practice
OF which profession he has been very
successful. 1t has always been his
policy to thoroughly prepare himself
for every case, and the records of the
Shiawassee county court demonstrates
his success.
Mr.. Richards has always been re-
garded as an honest, upright man.
Living all his life in Shiawassee county
his record is open to all, to be known
and read by all men. No one can point
t. dishonest act in all his life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
BEET SUGAR FACTORY ASSURED
The County Will Have aHOpportunity
to Give Aid.

From the Corunna Journal;
1t appears that beet sugar factory
is assured for the county and will be
located at Owosso. We say assured
because we confidently believe that
the voters of the county will grant the
aid asked.
The company has already capitalized
for 81 100000 and the plant is to be a
one thousand ton concern and will cost
100000. Considerable is asked of
Owosso in the way of a bonus and
would be cheerfully granted but the
proviso that it shall be erected outside
of the city which cuts off the benefit
that would otherwise have been derived
by the city in taxes. The sum of $780,
900 is necessary to be raised to purchase
land, grade roads and secure the 5000
acreage for two years.
Owosso has willingly consented to
raise $4,000 and as the county gets the
benefit of the taxes on the plant, asks
tuS county W Iaiso q llhe clV'VoV, III
other words TO loan that amount as II
will in very few years be paid back in
taxes. The factory is to be the largest
and finest equipped factory in the state
and will without question be the finest
thing that the county could get. 1t will
be great benefit to the farmers, mer.
chants and laborers. The board OF
supervisors looked at the matter in that
manner and by nearly unanimous vote
called special election for Dec. to
vote on the proposition. We have nc
doubt but that it will be carried as the
more one investigates its magnitude
the benefits will appear.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
BROTHER VARNER'S ATTACK
On Our Fellow Townsman, Prosecute
ing Attorney Richards.

On our Fellow OWnSman, HrOSeCut-
ing Attorney Richards.
From the Corunna Journal.
Rev. Warner gave sensational talk
from the pulpit of his (the NJ. Ed church
at Owosso last Sunday evening. We
can hardly credit the newspaper report
of his Sunday evening gospel sermon.
Rev. Warner is an experienced and
able Methodist minister. and it is GER
tainly passing strange that he should
use the Christian pulpit to make such
an unchristianlike attack on Mr.. Rich
ards. 1t will not, however, injure Mr..
Richards where he is known, but will
serve to increase his vote-it will only
be where he is not known that me will
receive injury.
Rev. Warner is reported as saying
that Mr.. Richards is not a Christian.
How Mr.. Warner has received his in
formation we do not know. He is not
member of a church, although his wife
belongs to the NJ. Z. church. That he
is not a member Of any church is not
conclusive that he is not a Christian, at
least not according to the testimony of
Rev. Warner. We remember that at the
only sermon-we ever heard him preach,
a funeral serman, he said that person
might be Christian and not belong to
any church. At that time we commend
ed him for his broad, liberal doctrine.
we know the people of this city know
that the conduct and life of Mr.. Rich
ards during the past eleven years that
he has resided here have been that of a
Christian gentleman. But his friends
are not worried about his prospects in
the world to come, and in this city at
least they will see to il that he gets the
support due Christian gentleman.
Some harsh things have been said
against Rev. Wagner for his utterances,
We do not desire to do so, prefering TO
believe that some one has grossly IN :
posed upon him. Even in his sermon
he qualities himself by saying, maybe
I'm attacking the wrong man. We be-
lieye he was and think he will find out
to certainty that he was. We can as
sure our readers at any rate that Mr.
Richards is not unlike Christian in
his daily walk.
The same evening that the above ser
mon referred to was given Rev. Frank
S. Lyon, of the Owosso Baptist church
| as preface TO his sermon said.
IF | wished to amuse and instruct.
would go on the stage where there il
great opportunity to do good. II
wished to appeal to the higher intel
lectuality alone would 60 on the lecture
| platform where there is also a grea
opportunity. If wished to embark in
politics | would take to the stump
where there isa very great opportunity
| but | thank God that | always have
been and always will be content tC
preach the gospel of Jesus Christ alone.
That is pretty sound doctrine fol
any minister.-Corunua Journal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
WILL SEND $500 FREE.
Franklin Miles, NJ. D., L.. B., the Gel
ebrated Specialist, viii Send a
Course Of His New Special
Treatment Free.

When an experienced physician offers
to give away $4,000 worth of New
Treatment for diseases of the heart.
nerves, stomach or dropsy, it is conclu-
sive evidence that he has great faith in
it. Then when hundreds of prominent
people freely testify to his unusual skill
and the superiority of his New Special
Treatment, his liability is certainly
worthy of serious consideration.
That DR.. Miles is one of the worlds
most successful physicians is proven by
hundreds of testimonials from well
known people. One patient cured after
failure OF eleven Grand Rapids physi-
clans, two after being given up by six
and seven Chicago physicians, another
after nine leading doctors in New York
City, Philadelphia and Chicago failed.
J. II. Abrams, Benton Harber Mich. reports:
II had serious, heart trouble and dropsy OBJ
tanned no relief from local physicians con-
suited Dr. Miles and now am we'll" Matthews
Rice, Benzon1a Mich, writes: HAD IL NOT
been for Dr. Miles Special Treatment would
now De M W my grave" Rev e. Warren, Ar
toms OF heart trouble since first taking the
special Treatment"
A thousand references to and testi-
monials from, Bishops. Clergymen.
Bankers, Farmers and their wives. will
be sent free on request.
The eminent Rev. w. Bell, ID d., OF DAYTON.
o., Gen; Secy OF Foreign Missions. writes
editorially In The State sunday School Union /:
I'VE ueslre TO state THAI from personal ac-
quaintance we know DR.. Miles TO be a most
skilliul specialist man who has spared neith-
er TABOR nor money TO keep himself abreast OF
the great advancement in medical science"
This new system of Special TREATMENT
is thoroughly scientific and immensely
superior to the ordinary methods.
AS all afflicted readers may have 800
worth OF treatment FREE, we would
advise them TO send for il at once.
Address, DIR. Franklin Miles. POI TO 900
State street, Chicago, Ill =
Mention THE TIMES when writing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
Make Il Unanimous.

Joseph w. Fordney, republican can
didate for congress in the Eighth di&-
trict, has record for fidelity to the
interests of his constituents, gained
from service in congress of which any
man might be justly proud and which
the voters in this district appreciate, as
will be attested when the votes are
counted on the night of Nov. A. He has
accomplished many things which have
been of inestimable service to the dis
trict. More than hundred free rural
delivery routes stand to his credit. and
his record in behalf of the beet sugar in
dustry is too we'll known'to need dis
cussing. He is influential and strong in
congress. Mr.. Fordney deserves every
vote in this district, regardless of party,
because of his services in the past and
his ability to be of as great utility in
the future. There is not the ground
for the shadow of doubt as to the re-
election of Mr.. Fordney, but it would
be fitting recognition of his usefulness
if his election were made unanimous.
Saginaw Courier Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
Mr.. Youmans and the Sugar Beet Pro
position.

From the Saginaw Courier Herald:
In 1897 Mr.. Youmans was a member
of the state senate, and is now telling
about the district what he did then to
foster that industry. The official Jour
nal shows that ON January "a, 1897, Re-
preventative Dudley, of Newago county,
introduced sugar bounty bill, which
passed NJ arch 16, 1897, and later became
law without recorded word in favor
of the same from the lips of Mr.. You
mans.
February A, 1887, Mr.. Youmans put
his ear to the ground and heard the
storm approaching and introduced an
other bill, which was sent to com.
mittee, and the records fail to show
that it was ever called up by Mr.. You
mans and acted on again. Was he
sincere?.
Listen to what he said on the floor OF
the house in congress just previous to
this: 1.-THE government of the United
oVdtSS has ~ llSit VI NOnSoA'"'iN'''
power to impose tax on the citizens OF
this country to aid in building up pri-
vate enterprise or private fortunes, and
that is exactly what the sugar bounty
and protective tariff does, and both
systems represent organized robbery.
1t is plainly evident that Mr.. You
mans is dangerously inconsistent, and
when there was chance for him to help
this industry in the national house, he
fought it bitterly as above shown, and
now he is going about the district tell
ing that he is the father of the industry,
and in the next breath preaching abso-
lutte free trade.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
An Honest Official.
. the Durand Express.

from the Duranu Express
Austin E. Richards, the republican
candidate for reelection to the Office OF
prosecuting attorney. is engaged in a
quiet, dignified campaign for reelection,
but he is nevertheless looking to the
voters for the same hearty support that
was accorded him two years ago.
Mr.. Richards Is well and fayorably
known in the Hub. His duties have
called him here very frequently since
he has been in Office and those who
know best say he has in every case done
invaluable work as prosecutor. He has
had some hard cases and some of them
of peculiar circumstances. 1t is to his
credit that he disposed of them In a
satisfactory manner.
Z MIR. Richards Is an honest man. In
Office he has been careful and economi-
cal. When cases have been reported to
him he has always instigated an investi-
CATION before authorizing the issuance
Of warrant. This has saved the tax
payers money.
Look up Mr.. Richards record and you
will learn that he Is worthy OF every
mans vote.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
ATTORNEY ". ]. PARKER.
REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATE FOR CIR
CUT COURT COMMISSIONER.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Well and
Favorabiy known Throughout

Favorably Known Throughout
the County.
From the Corunna Journal:
w. J. Parker, one OF the republican
candidates for circuit court commits
sioner, Is one OF the Younger class Of
attorneys of Shawassee county. He
was born In Fenton in 1872 where he
graduated from the public schools, also
from the Fenton Normal. He studied
law in the office of Judge Canine of
1asco county and where~he also served
as court stenographer for years. He
served as attorney for Oscoda village.
resigning when he came to Sbiawassee
county in 1895, where he entered the
law office OF Chandler & Richards after
wards forming co-partnership for the
practice of law with A. L. Richards.
Mr.. Parker is honest, industrious and
capable attorney and has served the
people for nearly two years ms circuit
court commissioner. He was renom-
mated by unanimous vote for the
same position. He is worthy i'm every
way and will undoubtedly be among
those who receives large votes. If we
mistake not he led the ticket two years
ago.
A vote for Mr.. Parker means vote
for man who will see that the office is
properly conducted.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
Michigan Central Boeie.

In reading over the lists or vice preSl-
dents for the Durand meeting in Detroit
last night, as printed in the Free Press
yesterday morning, we discover that
the Michigan Central railroad is well
represented in those honorable posi-
tions. Among the names of leading
Detroiters selected to add weight and
standing to the Durand candidacy, are
those of H. B. Ledyard, president of the
Michigan Central Ashley Pond, general
counsel of the Michigan Central and
Henry Russell, general attorney for the
Michigan Central Now, these gentle
men, in their capacity. as private citi-
zens, of course are privileged to appear
as supporters of any candidate of any
party, as their inclinations or sense of
right may prompt them. They are dis
playing their appreciation of the duties
of citizens of distinguished place and
position by taking interest and part in
political affairs, and they are to be
commended therefor.
But in view of these facts, what be-
comes of the boyle of Michigan Central
domination of the republican party OF
Michigan? If, as charged by Mr.. Du
rand, success of the republican ticket
means that thelrailroad will bring suit
for $50, 600, 600 of damages against the
state, and if, as intimated and insinuat
ed by Mr.. Durand, the republican adj
ministration will assist the railroad in
collecting this great sums why would
these high officials lend their aid to the
democratic candidate? Are they not
if these charges were true-going di-
rectly against the interests of their COR
poration? ! If they were true, would
these gentlemen give any countenance
at all to the Durand candidacy? If
they were true, these officials would
thus be in the attitude of trying to
secure the election of man who de-
clares that he will see if elected that
$25, 900, 900 in damages shall not be add
ed to the assets of the corporation under
their charge and direction.
The real truth. of it is that this Mich
gan Central charge is the gauziest at
tempt at demagogic manufacture of al
issue that the present campaign ha:
produced The democrats know that il
is an appeal to prejudice that sprang
| up during the Pingree administration
and they hope to reap something from
its exploitation now. The Michigan
Central consented and agreed with Gov
Pingree to surrender their special char
ter granted by the state, to come under
the general law and to leave to the
courts all questions of damages, if they
arose. To charge that Gov. Bliss would
have any influence in deciding the
matter, if it should arise, which of itself
is improbable, is to charge that tn,
courts of the state are corrupt and dom
mated by the governor-which is the
Unity of absurdity.
| 1t is in fact just as reasonable t.
charge Mr.. Durand with being secret
agent of the Michigan Central as it is t.
declare that Gov. Bliss will aid the road
in mulcting the state in damages tha'
are mythical, in the suit that no on,
knows will ever be begun Saginaw
| Courier-Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
Goes Like Hot Cakes.

1.-The fastest selling article / have in
my store" writes druggist G. T. Smith
of Davis, KY, lis DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, because it always cures. In my
six years of sales it has never failed.
have known it to save sufferers from
Throat and Lung diseases, who could
get no help from doctors or any other
remedy Mothers rely on it, best
physicians prescribe it, and VIII f.
Collins and Co. and John $. Haggart
guarantee satisfaction or refund price
Trial bottles free. Regular sizes, SOC
and 81.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
THE UWOSSO TIMES.
EDMUND o. DEWEY. EDITOR.
OwOssO, FRIDAY. OCT. 81. 1902.
Reasons Why Fordney Should be
Returned.

From the Saginaw Courier Herald
The present congress expires by limi-
tation March H. 1908. The congress to
be elected on Nov. 4 comes into exist
ence Immediately on the expiration of
the present congress. 1t will be con-
ceded that it is best for the prosperity
of the country that both houses of con
gress be in harmony with the admins
tration The senate is sure to remain
republican for an indefinite number of
years. but if the democrats should sue
coed this fall in electing majority in
the house of representatives, legislation
will be blocked for two years and moth
ing can be accomplished 1t is proper
that in issues of moment the admins
tration be given power to act and be
held responsible for results. If congress
is divided the inevitable outcome is
political chickering's, clash of conflict
ing measures that never mature, and an
unsatisfactory condition of affairs. 1t
is not businesslike or in the interest of
the people of the country.
This is not the time for stopping Of
legislation in behalf of the people.
There are weighty questions to be dis
posed of that cannot be intelligently
grasped in the short session of congress
The only thing to do is to elect house
in harmony with the other branches of
the government. The voter in the
eighth district who may be importuned
to vote the democratic ticket, is respect
fully asked to consider this question
candidly, and if he does so, he will ex-
perience, no difficulty in reaching the
conclusion that he cannot afford to vote
for Farmer Youmans, no matter how
friendly he may be disposed toward the
old gentleman. Such men as Hon. Joseph
w. Fordney are absolutely essential in
the next congress, and there cannot be
too many of them. The people of the
eighth district owe much to this unas-
Stunning but interchangeable gentleman.
He has been of great service to them in
various ways. His record in securing
the establishing of free rural delivery
routes is not exceeded by any member
of congress, and equaled by few. He
has stood pat for the upholding of the
American sugar beet industry, and his
usefulness in that cause alone should
command the vote of every farmer and
business man in the eighth district.
There are numerous reasons why not
only Congressman Fordney, but every
other republican candidate for congress
should be elected. The president will
take decisive steps to curb the exactions
of oppressive combinations. He could
do nothing with divided congress.
There are important matters affecting
American interests in the countries to
the south of us, as well as the Isthmian
canal problem to be dealt with. The
policy of the government in the Philip
pines, which has resulted benefciently
to the extent that the democratic cry Of
imperialism" has been buried, should
not be subjected to vexatious attacks.
A vote for democrat this year in the
eighth district of Michigan, or in any 9th
er district, is unquestionably serious
political and business mistake. Don't
do IL
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
j. ID. ROYCE UNANIMOUSLY RENOMI-
MATED by CONVENTION.
An Oblieing and Accurate Oficial and
also Very Popular Citixen.-wnI
Poll u Large Vote.

From the Corunna Journal
The members of the Republican con-
vention not only honored j. ID. Royce
but also themselves in rendering to him,
for the fourth time, nomination for
the office of register of deeds and that,
too, by unanimous vote. Tie high
compliment was both timely and well
deserved and is happily appreciated by
all OF our citizens as well as by the
register.
j. ID. Royce was born in the vicinity
OF Byron. Attended the district school
when not needed TO work ON the farm
and in those days boys work was needed
a good share of the time. He after
wards attended the high school in
Byron. school teaching was the occur a.
tion OF bright young men and Mr..
Royce availed himself of the oppor-
tunities OF the times and during the
winter season taught the young idea
how to shoot, also receiving that dis
ciplin that has done so much for the adj
vancemeEt of young men. Afterwards
he clerked in store and travelled as a
salesman. He finally embarked into the
dry goods business in Byron and was
thus engaged when elected register OF
deeds OF Shiawassee county.
While living in Byron he served as
trustee, recorder and president OF the
village, also as clerk of the township
and four years as postmaster of the
village. In all of these positions he
served with fidelity and credit giving
the offices conscientious attention.
winning appreciation from his fellow
citizens.
| In 1896 he was elected to the office of
register of deeds succeeding that popu-
lar official William II. Bigelow, who
had been painstaking accurate and ac-
commodating. Mr. Bigelow would have
been, indeed a hard man to follow by
any less equipped man than j. ID. Royce.
The latter's friends, however, insisted
before his election that he was happily
qualified to succeed even as good man
as Mr.. Bigelow.
Their predictions have proven true
and Mr.. Royce stands today the peer of
any man that ever filled the Office of
register of deeds. The office is one that
requires much patient industry as a
little error might do much harm as the
| titles of our real estate are in his hands.
and it is great relief to every one that
owns home to know that his title is
protected by careful and conscientious
officer.
The county has been fortunate in
selecting its register of deeds. We of
the older generation remember that
honest and faithful official Charles
Holman, who held the office for IA years
followed by n. Il. Finch and w. III
Bigelow, who together served 16 years
and by Mr.. Royce who has served nearly
six years. making galaxy of officials
that are pride to the people Of the
county; aud making the office as II
stands today, as benefit to the people
far head of any in the state of Michi
gan.
The voters desire that it shall thus re
main and Will give Mr. Royce theil
hearty support, not only for their owl
iaterests but also to reward faithful
ervant.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
For TRYING to Break Jail.

Ionia, Mich, Oct. 29.-George Lam
den, a young farmer of Keene, was ar
rested Monday and is in Jail on a
charge of attempting to break jail. On
Oct. Sheriff Moon discovered Landen
and r. B. Ash at work cutting hole
through the wall. They were stopped
as they got through to the last brick.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
County Equalization.

The committee on equalization of the
board of supervisors reported Tuesday,
and its figures was received and ADOPT
ed For purposes of comparison, the
1901 table is also given:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
II Keeps the Feet Warm and Dry.

Ask today for Aliens Foot Ease, 6
powder. 1t cures Chilblains, Swollen
Sweating, Sore, Aching, Damp feet
At all druggist and shoe store, 25c.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
Woodin Given Life Sentence.

Mt. Pleasant, Mich, Oct. 29.-Mur-
derer Woodin was Tuesday sentenced
to Jackson prison for life by Judge
Dodds for the murder OF his baby and
his wife's parents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31

Scald head is an eczema of the scalp
very severe sometimes but it can be
cured. Doan's Ointment, quick and
permanent in its results. AT any drug
store, 80 cents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
roubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort. DIR. Thomas Electric Oil.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31
search at Last Abandoned.

Traverse City, Oct. 29.-Search
has been abandoned for the bodies Of
the three boys drowned about three
weeks ago. The father of one of them,
who has been camping on Marion is
land, has broken camp. The lake
will still be carefully watched in hopes
that the. bodies may. yet rise.
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-10-31

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