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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Probate Court.

In the estate of Horatio H. Vert, de-
ceased, Mary L. Vert has petitioned the
court for the assignment of her dover
interest in said estate as widow of de-
ceased. Hearing Sept. 18th.
Louise Brendahl has filed the will of
Carl F. Brendahl deceased, for probate.
Deceased was a resident of Sciota, and
died in 1898 leaving an estate valued at
about s2, $50. Hearing Sept. 10Th.
E. w. Convis has petitioned for the
probate of the will of Edwin A. Convis,
deceased, late of Henderson, who left
an estate valued at about 81, 200. Hear
ing Sept. 10th. Deceased left widow
and two sons.
Sales of real estate were confirmed in
the estate of Bertha Beckwith and
Alpha F. Beckwith, minors, of Durand,
and in the estate of Clarissa Wallace,
deceased, late of Shiawassee township.
Deeds issued.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
City Schools.

The Owosso City Schools begin on
Monday, August 90 We hope the
importance of beginning the first day
will not be overlooked.
Frequently parents think there will
not be much done the first day or week.
Work will begin promptly and the be-
ginning is the most important time.
Glasses are then organized and plans
made for the term.
AS beginners in the first grade are
not received after the second week.
unless they can do the work of classes
already begun, we trust parents will
see that their children are ready for
attendance the first day.
1t will not be necessary for all child
rem entering for the first time, to go to
the superintendent Office, but they
can report to the principal of the
building where they will attend.
J. w. SIMMONS.
Supt. Schools
Aug. 10, 1904.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Farmers Annual Picnic.

The annual picnic of the county asso-
citation OF farmers clubs was held at
McCurdy Park on Wednesday after
noon, and was in every respect success.
About 1000 people were present, and
not one-half of them could hear the fol-
lowing good program. which was given
in the casino:
instrumental Music-Mrs. L. D. Car
son.
Invocation-Rev. o. M. Thrasher.
Song-Mrs. F. +. Hoyer, Miss Ruth
Mitchell.
Presidents Address-F. M. Whelan.
Song-Florence and Fern Greenwalt.
Address G. H. Hanks.
instrumental Music-Miss Vera Has
kell.
Recitation-ClaraG Getman.
Instrumental Music-Donna Richard
son.
Recitation-R. c. Shepard.
Address-Representative G. Z. Ward
Song-Claude Martin.
Recitation-Miss Maude Gates.
Music Harold Richardson.
The winter business meeting of the
association will be held in Owosso in
February, 1905.
The committee on arrangements of
the association wishes to thank most
heartily those who took part in the pro-
gram and thus contributed to the days
success, especially those who are not
members Of any club
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Democrat County Convention.

At the democratic county con.
vention held in Corunna, Tuesday,
DR.. j. L. Smith, of Durand, acted as
chairman and Supervisor Writ, oi
Sciota, was secretary. The committees
were as follows:
Credentials-E. Hoisington, WIN.
Cole, Guy Braden.
Permanent Organization-N. p. Le-
land, w. Williams, j. w. Thorn.
Order of Business-J. X. Allen
George Love, M. Harrington.
Resolutions-George E. Pardee, A.
L. Beard, J. Grady.
There was but one candidate for each
Office and the following nominations
were unanimous:
For representative, Byron p Hicks
Durand; for judge of probate: John w
Thorn, of Bennington; for sheriff, War
rem Jared, of Antrim; for clerk, Viii
liam Mcdonald, of Byron; tor register
of deeds, Delbert M. Lowe, of Corunna
for treasurer, Charles B. Munson, o1
Fairfield; for prosecuting attorney, Gil
bert r. Lyon, of Owosso; for circuit
court commissioner, Bernard Kildea, Of
Hazelton; for county surveyor, Howard
Tilden, of Vernon; for coroners, j. G
Tufford, M d., of Owosso, Andrew N
Goodwin, of Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Paving Did Not Garry.

The special election held on Monday
for the purpose of bonding the city to
the amount of $17, 900 for the purpose Of
paving Main street from the Michigan
Central tracks to the west line of Ohip-
man street, and Washington street from
Mason to the north line of Oliver, re-
suited in defeat for the proposition.
Brick paving was specified, and it is
thought by some'that this is what de-
feated the proposition. A change of 46
votes would have been necessary to
have given the required thirds votes
for issuing the bonds.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Death of L. E. Woodard.

Lyman Elnathan Woodland died at his
home, corner of Main and John streets,
at nine o'clock Wednesday morning.
after an'illness extending over q period
of several months. The funeral services
will be held from the residence at $3.50
this afternoon, Rev. g. H. Hanks offici-
ating, and employees of the various
Woodard industries will attend in
body.
With the passing of L. E. Woodland
Owosso loses courageous, far seeing
business man and citizen who has
been intimately connected with every
upward movement of his home town
for more than 40 years.
Lyman e. Woodland was the eldest of
five children, the others being Henry,
Warren and Augustus and Mrs. Jerome
Davis. He was born at South Dams
vile, N. Y, in 1884. In 1866 his enter
prising spirit led him to push into the
newer west, and he started for Saginaw
in this state He did not reach the lat
ter place, having become so favorably
impressed with Owosso while en- route
that he decided to locate here. With
his brother Warren he purchased the
White planning mill on West Main street,
abutting on the river, and established a
lumber yard in connection. Gradually
they introduced the manufacture of
furniture, first producing different arti-
cles but finally settling upon bedroom
suits, sideboards and chiffoniers and was
very successful.
On Sept 3, 1893, the plant, represent
ing value of $3.50, 900, was totally des.
toryed by fire. Mr.. Woodard at this
time was the sole owner, and besides
being past the prime of life and having
other large interests, he did not for q
moment lose heart. AS result Of his
persistence, the plant was rebuilt on
South Elm street, entirely of brick,
and is today a monument to his courage
and Owossos progress.
In addition to his large planning mill
and furniture business, in 1880 Mr.
Woodland erected factory for the ex
elusive manufacture of burial caskets.
A fire in this factory in 1888 amounted
to loss of 100000 above insurance
The factory was rebuilt and in Decem
Der of 1897 fire again devastated part Of
the plant, the loss reaching $50, 00(
above the insurance. No time was lost
in again rebuilding it, and the factory
is now the second largest of its kind in
the United States.
Associated with him for years in his
business enterprises were his two sons
Frank and Fred, who for the past five
years have assumed active control oi
both factories.
Mr.. Woodland has been in poor health
for the past five years and has been con
fined to the house for several weeks.
| Mr.. Woodland was married in 1866 tC
Emma Weidman, who survives him
Six children, Frank and Fred, above
mentioned, Mrs. J. 9. Osburn, Mrs
Leigh Christian, Lee and Carl, all resi-
dents of this city, also survive.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Daniels-Iuthill.

A very simple but pretty wedding
took place yesterday afternoon at the
bone Of Mr.. aud Mrs.. Charles Tut
hill on We.t Mason street. wien
their daughter, Miss Blsnohe E., was
married to Mr.. barry J. Dauisls, OF
this city.
The decorations. consisting of smil-
ak, hop vines and white roses were
very effective and largely due to the
efforts of the Monday Night club, who
also helpsd in the receiving and SER
wing.
Iivas exactly half-psst three when
the couple took their places rndtr q
bower Of smilsx where the Rev J. P.
Warner, of whose church both young
people are members, ofloiased with
the ring service.
The bride, looking very sweet, was
dressed In dainty gown of white
uet over chiffon aud carried a large
bouquet Of white roses.
Both Of the young people are welt
known and highly respscte1 in this
oisy. Miss Tuthill was born In the
county las lived many years in
Owssso, graduated from the high
school in '93 and after spending some
time In the Ypsilanti Normal went to
Holland where she sAuRht two years
In the pablo schools. In 's8 she re.
torned to Owosso where she has since
successfully taught. She Is active In
church and society aud young lady
Of unuusal accomplishments.
Mr.. Daniels graduated In '92. For
time he worked at the printers
trade but became city edisor of she
Evening" Argus In '97, which position
he still retains. Mr.. Daniels enjoys
swide acquaintance and 10 universally
sspeoted for his manly qualities.
The bride and groom were the re-
cipients OF many beautiful and useful
present, among which was . large
chest Of hand embrsidered linen, .
large quantity Of out glass, silverwars
and choice articles Of forniture. When
coparatulations had besn extended
alter the ceremony, wedding supper
was served, after which the coopls
depsrsed amid . shower of COED
wishes. old shoes and rice for ten
days trip mp the lakes when they will
return 10 Owosso aud be at home to
their friends ~ 2l2 West Masbn
street.
The bride presented to the members
IF the Monday Night club. who ss-
sisted in decorating snd serving, very
pr tty stick pins as souvepiry.
The guests from abroad were Mrs.
NJ. Smith. Mrs Il. W.. Cbaffee and
Miss Kntrlcan. Plymouth; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. B. Daniels, Grand Rapids;
and Miss julie Howland, Of Pontiac.
To the above from the Evening ArguL
THE TIMES desires to add its most sim
cere and hearty congratulations and best
wishes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Circuit Court.

G. V. Versell and Gideon Barston
have brought suit against the Callard
Company for $500 due on debt.
Watson & Chapman, attorneys for
defendant, have prepared brief for the
supreme court in the case of Anna e.
Lingle VS.. the Owosso Sugar Co. Mr..
Chapman and former Congressman
Henry G. Smith are representatives for
plaintiff in another case that is going
up from Livingston-Glen Mack VS..
James Sharp.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Prohibition County Convention.

To'the Prohibitionists of Shiawassee
county:-A convention is hereby called
for the purpose of placing in nomina-
tion candidates for state legislature and
county offices and to transact such other
business as may properly come before
the convention. To be held in Howe's
Arcade hall, Owosso, August 23, II
o'clock a. IN. BY order of Committee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19

The national convention of the Ma
tional League of Veterans and Sons
will be held at Chesaning on September
13 and ID. nj. @. Barney, national
president, was at that village on Satur-
day arranging for the convention. The
ladies auxiliary will meet at the same
time and place. A campfire will be
held at the opera house on the night of
the 18th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Owosso Veteran Injured.

Boston, Mass, August 1s.-(Special.) }
Struck by an electric car on Atlantic
avenue, Michael Stehl, IA years.pld, of
Owosso, Mich. a veteran and a men,
Der of Post 205. G. A. R. of that state
lies in the relief hospital with sprain-
ed knee which is considered so serious
he will not be able to go home for
several days.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
A Beautiful Patch of Beets at Hem
lock-

One of the finest fields we have seen
in Michigan is that of 100 acres being
grown for the Saginaw Sugar Co., at
Hemlock. The tops now cover the
ground. and not vacant space is to be
seen. The stand is as near perfect as
could be, and shows great care in block
ing and thinning. The field is very
clean and looks like an acreage of 10
tons to the acre. The land was fall
plowed and carefully prepared. Agri-
culturist points to it with pride, and
well he may. 1t thoroughly demon
strates what is possible with proper
care at the proper time.-Sugar Beet
Culturist.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Aug. 10, 1904.
Reed Dewey.

Miss Mary Hannah Dewey, dau ghter
of Mrs. Emma Bingham Dewey, and
Mr.. Howard Sprague Reed, of Column
bia, Missouri, were married at tie
First Congregational church at six
o'clock Wednesday evening, August the
seventeenth, the Rev. Carlos H. Hanks
officiating with the Episcopal service.
The church was decorated very simply
with palms, asparagus, and white asters.
Mrs. L. B. Allison rendered Wedding
music" by John West, as the guest as
sembled. To Lohengrin's wedding
March, the bride on the arm of her
brother, Mr.. Edmund o. Dewey, pre-
ceeded by the ushers, the bridesmaids,
the ring bearer, and the Imaid-of- honor,
came down the aisle. AT the foot of the
aisle, she was met by the groom who
entered from the choir room with the
best man, and advanced to the altar.
The wedding party left the church to
the strains of Mendelsshons wedding
march.
The bride was gowned in Liberty
messaline silk, wore veil, and carried
brides roses. The brides sister, Miss
E. Grace Dewey, was the maid-of honor
and was gowned in white silk eolienne.
The bridesmaids were the Misses
Emily Garfield Reed, of Erie, Pennsyi-
vania, sister of the groom Edith j.
Clawson, of Detroit; Ivah Belle Maliskey,
and Nellie NJ Mccormick. The brides
maids wore light blue silk null and all
the wedding party carried brides roses.
The best man was Rev. John HI.
Shook, of New York City; the ushers
were Messrs Geo. NJ. Dewey; Maurice
Garland Fulton, of Ann Arbor; Carl
c. Eckhardt, of Toledo; Nathan William
MacChesney, of Chicago.
Mr.. Edmund o. Dewey gave the
bride away and little Harriet Emma
Dewey, niece of the bride, acted as
ring bearer.
A reception followed at the home of
the bride, to which the wedding party,
relatives and a few intimate friends
were invited. The house was decorated
with palms, ferns, smilax, and sweet
peas. At the wedding supper, much
sport was enjoyed by all at the cutting
of the brides cake when Miss Reed and
Mr. Fulton drew the rings, Miss Dewey
and Mr. Shook the pieces Of money, Miss
Maliskey the thimble, and Mr.. Geo. M.
Dewey the button. The presents were
numerous and beautiful, including an
unusual amount of flat silver.
Mrs. Reed is we'll known in Owosso.
She was graduated from the Owossc
High School and from the University OF
Michigan in the class of 1903.
Mr.. Reeds home was Erie, Pennsyl.
vania. He was graduated from Michi.
gan University in 1908 and is now in
the Botanical department of Missouri
University.
The bride and groom left on the Mich.
igan Central southbound train for few
days in Detroit and Toledo. after which
they will spend short time in Owosso
before leaving for Chicago, st Louis,
and Columbia. They will be at home
in Columbia, Missouri, after October
fifteenth.
Those present from out of the city tc
attend the wedding were Mr.. Gurden
Bingham, of Chicago; Mrs. A. Loomis
of Redfeld, South Dakota; Mr.. Henry
B. Dewey. of Tacoma, Washington
Mrs. Richard g. Carney, of Bay City
Mrs. Nellie Shook, of Rochester, Mich
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Sunday Excursion To Toledo.

The next Sunday Excursion to Toledo
over the Ann Arbor r. r. will be given
on August 2Sth. Special train will leave
Owosso at 500 4. m. Fare for round
trip e1. 90 Children over five and under
twelve years of age half the adult rate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19

Population of Shiawassee County.
The returns from the June census
show small decrease in population in
this county during the past four years.
The figures are as follows
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-08-19
Grand trunk RaiIwax sxstem.

Sunday excursion Aug. 81, 1904.
Train leaves Owosso 9:01. Fare to De-
troit and return 81. 90; fare to Saginaw
and Bay City 75c.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Do the Birds Cease From Labor On
the Lords Day:

Elizabeth City Economist
A story, the t:uthfulness. OF which Is
vouched for by a number of reputabie
witnesses, coming from Currituck
will make good text Tor one VINO
wishes TO preach on Sunday observance.
Mr.. A. J. Davis relates this story,
"a follows: Last Thursday his sister,
Mrs Edward Forbes, who lives nesr
harrisburg In Curritnck county, MOTTO
ed little wrenr ia her dining room,
evidently in search OF some place to
nest. Finally she selected place ON
a shelf near the table and commenced
industriously TO work on the nest. The
work she continued all day Friday and
on Saturday two other little wrenns
came in to assist Miss Jennie in her
work and the three Of them labored
b ard all day to complete the work. 1t
was not completed Saturday and when
the evening shades fell the work stop
ped. The nest was watched all day
Sunday and whether it was a coinci-
dence or not is not known, but not a
single one of the birds appeared and
not straw was laid in the nest all
during Sunday. Nothing was thought
of 1t at the time and it was supposed
that the birds had become frightened
and decided to build elsewhere. On
Monday morning, however, bright and
early, the three birds appeared and
commenced their work on the nest and
never stopped until it was completed.
Mr.. Davis says the truthfulness Of
this can be substantiated by several
persons who were present. He says he
does not pretend to say that the birds
knew it was Sunday and stopped on
that day, but gives the actual facts and
allows the public to draw their owr
conclusions.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
Grandfather's Watch.

The Sunday-school Visitor.
Grandfather Hale has a watch that
is a never ending source OF delight to
all the children-and older people, too
who are allowed to see it. 1t is OF
Swiss manufacture, no larger than the
usual size OF gentleman's watch, but
is wonderful piece of mechanism.
At any time of the day or night, II
little spring is pressed, the exact time
is struck. First, the preaching hour
sounds on sweet-toned bell; then a
different tone indicates the quarters,
two strokes for each, followed by the
number of minutes since the last quar-
ter. For instance, suppose it Is hye
twenty-five. The watch strikes i've /;
then two strokes indicating the quarter
hour then seven, the number OF MIN
utes after the quarter. 1t it lacks one
minute of one, the watch has its great
est work to do, first striking twelve,
then the three twos for the three quar-
tiers, then fourteen, bringing it to with
in one minute IF the hour.
There are q thousand parts to the
machinery, and it has everything ever
put in watches except the quarter-sec-
ond check used for keeping the time
in races. That would haye cost twen-
ty-five dollars more, and grandfather is
a good deacon, not particularly Inter-
ested in horse-racing. The watch cost
three hundred and fifty dollars, and
the expense of having it cleaned is
from ten to fifteen. The jeweler makes
diagram OF the works, and each piece.
as it is taken out, is numbered to cor
respond with the drawing.
When grandfather wakes in the
night, and wonders if it is time to
think about getting up, all he has tc
do is to take his watch from under his
pillow, hold it to bis good ear, and
press the spring. The faithful little
bells say it Is only twelve minutes past
the half hour after three, perhaps, &C
grandfather can, With clear con
science, turn over and take another
nap, without having the bother o.
striking match and getting his glasse:
to see the time.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
FOR A HUNDRED YEARS.

Fora hundred years or more Witch
Hazel has been recognized as a supe-
rior remedy, but 1t remained for E. c..
Dewitt & Co., OF Chicago, to discover
how to combine the virtues of Witch
Hazel with other antiseptics, In the
form OF salye. DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve is the best salve in the world
for sores, cuts, burns. bruises and piles.
The high standing of this salvs has
given rise to counterfeits, and the pub
lie ia advised to look out for the name
'DsWitt" on the package, and accept
no other. Sold by E. T. VIII ltehead
& Go.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
STOMACH AND
LIVER TABLETS BETTER
THAN A DOCTORS
pREQNRTpTTON
PRESCRIPTION.

Mr.. J. w. Turner, OF Truhart, Va,
says tn 1t Chamberlain Stomach and
Liver Tablets have done him more
good than anything he could, get from
the doctor. If any physician in this
country was able to compound medi-
cine that would produce such crafty
Ing results in cases OF stomach troubles,
1,iltousness or constipation. his whole
,Nne would be useed in preparing this
one medicine. For sale by E. T.
Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck, and
Lsggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
chadbourn's Berry Trade.

Southern Farm Magazine.
Mr.. James H. .Chadbourn, discussing
at Wilmington the berry-growing In
dustry in the Chadbourn section. said
that more berries are shipped from that
place than from any other one market
in the world. One day last month 81
car loads of strawberries we're shipped,
and the local bank paid out 100000.
Explaining the changes that have ia
ken place in the business, Mr.. Chad
bourn told the Wilmington Messenger
that in years gone by the farmer had
to ship his berries to the Northern
markets and welt until they were sold
before he got his money. Conditions,
he said, had now changed, and Instead
of the farmer sending his crop to the
buyer, the buyer comes to the farmer.
The system used in buying strawber-
RES is somewhat like that employed In
the towns where tobacco is sold. In
the vicinity of Chadbourn, the speaker
said, there were Is buyers. He said
if anyone present had eyer visited the
Stock Exchange in New York city
they could get an idea of the excite
ment that prevailed when a farmer
drove to the station with a wagon
loaded with the luscious fruit. The
buyers, he said, at once made dash
for the wagon and began bidding. The
deal being closed, the successful bidder
tears memorandum from duplicate
book ON which is written the number
of the car where the berries are to be
placed, and give it to the farmer. He
carries the berries to the car, and after
the duplicate is checked O K he carries
1t to the bank and gets his money.
In the vicinity of Chadbourn there
are now about 10000 people engaged
in picking berries. A labor bureau
has been established, and when farm
or wishes to secure berry pickers all be
has to do is to put in his application
for the number he wants at the labor
bureau. The people from many Of
the adjoining counties flock to the Der
ry section during this season. Mr.
Chadbourn said out of curiosity he ask.
ed one small negro girl how much she
CAD made. She replied zone dollar,
and this was at two o'clock in the at
ternoon. One thing, he said, that re-
quired the banks to pay out SO much
money was because the pickers were
paid off each day.
He said there we're numbers OF PEG
pie in the berry section who had made
small fortunes during the past few
years.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
E. T. WHITEHEAD & co.

Ask the readers OF this paper to test
the value OF Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
Those persons who have used it and
have been cured by il, do not hesitate
to recommend 1t to their friends. Ko.
dol digests what you eat, cures indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and all stomach
troubles Increases strength by ena-
bling the stomach and digestive organs
to contribute to the blood all of the
nutriment contained in the food. Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure is pleasant and pal.
atable.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-06-16
A STRONG HEART

Is assured by perfect digestion. Indi-
gestion swells the stomach and pqffs 1t
up against the heart. This causes
shortEess Of breath, palp,tation Of the
heart and general weakness. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure cures indigestion, re-
lieyes the stomach, taxes the strain eff
the heart and restores it to full per-
Torrance OF its functions naturally.
Kodol increases the strength by epa-
bling the stomach and digestive organs
to digest, assimilata aud appropriate to
the blood and tissues all of the food
nutriment. Tones the stomach and dl.
gestive organs. Sold by E. T. White
head & Co.