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The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Probate Court.

Probate Court
In the matter of Bertha Tooze, de-
pendent child, upon petition of j. A.
and A. w. Green, superin
tendents of the poor, an order was made
by the court admitting said child to the
state public school at Coldwater.
John King, administrator of the estate
of Frank p. King deceased, has petition
ed for license to sell real estate to pay
debts. The estate is located in Rush
township and is valued at about 81 200.
Hearing Feb. 8,
In the estate of John S. Olcott, deceas
ed, Herbert c. Olcott, one of the execu-
tors of the will of deceased, has petition
ed for license to sell real estate to pay
legacies. Said John S. Olcott who
was resident of Shiawassee township,
left an estate of SS, ,000 Hearing Feb. 8.
Lodema Cross, administrators of the
estate of Porter Card, deceased, has ask
ed for license to sell real estate for the
purpose of distribution. The property,
which is valued at 500, is located in
Rush township. Hearing Feb. 8.
Mary l.. Vert has petitioned that she
be appointed administrators of the es-
tate of Horatio H. Vert deceased. late
of Laingsburg, who left an estate valued
at about 80, 500, in which the petitioner
has dover interest. The matter will
be heard on Feb s. The petitioner
qualified as special administrators of the
estate.
The will of Zelia Wynkoop, deceased,
late of Owosso, was admitted to probate.
David +. Blair was named as executor.
The estate valued at about $4,000, was
bequeathed to Stephen S. Cornell,
brother of deceased. The estate will be
appraised by II. w. Parker and L. G.
Brewer.
On February 9Th final accounts will
be heard as follows: VIM. L, Reed, ad
ministrator de bonis non with the will
annexed, of the estate of Leander j
Ferris, deceased. late of Fairfield town
ship; Aaron Hartshorn, executor of the
estate of Ambrose Hartshorn, deceased
late of Hazelton township, and S. T
Headley, guardian of VIM. Dowding, al
insane person. go
Walter Sanderson hae the gripr-
Mrs. E. T. Mellis and children, Ridg,
street, are sick.
George Hunt is learning the machin
lists trade at the Ann Arbor shops.
THE TIMES will begin the publication
of the lisa of tax sales next week.
Owosso friends of J b. Woodin viii
| be pleased to learn that he has beer
made manager of the Gourley- -Thomp
son Co, of Detroit. His promotion
carries with it nice increase in salary
w. X. Brewster, of Durand, has been
reappointed State deputy game warder
by Warden Chapman There are sever
al State deputies and Mr. Brewster il
given the first place. He was unusuall,
successful last year in securing the con
viction of offenders wherever he wa
sent about the State.
At the meeting of Owosso tent X o. L
M. last evening Jas. Il. Race was elect
ed representative to the State conven
tion to be held in Flint next month 70
the purpose of organizing State tent
E o. Dewey was chosen as sLternat
representative.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
owosso Bow Appreclated.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Rhinelander, Wisconsin,
independent telephone company, held
last week, Howard l. Crawford was
reelected secretary and manager. The
stot kholders reelected their old board
of directors, complimenting both them
and the manager upon the work of the
year. The board also showed their ap-
probation of the work of their manager
and secretary by unanimously voting
him a handsome increase in salary.
The Rhinelander exchange is mechani-
cally one of the latest and best model
telephone exchanges and has about five
hundred subscribers in Rhinelander be-
sides controlling several toll and farm
lines. The position is one of the most
desirable in the independent telephone
service in Wisconsin. THE TIMES is
pleased to note Mr.. Crawford's success
and the evident appreciation of his
work.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Victory for Weidman.

A year ago there was tried in the Cir
cult Court the case of Williams vs..
Weidman. The plaintiff recovered a
verdict of 1897. Plaintiff claimed that
Mr. Weidman had sold to the market in
which he worked meat that was injured,
and after the meat had been in the mar
ket three or four days he discovered that
it was spoiled, took it out of the refriger-
tor, cut it up and contracted blood pois-
oning therefrom, with which he was
sick for long time.
The Supreme Court say in its decision:
"Mr Williams was butcher of year
or more of experience, he had cut his
finger the day before, and had the un-
healed wound upon his hand. Without
taking any care to protect himself he
proceeded to handle and cut up meat
that he knew to be in an advanced stage
of putridity, and afterwards took no
precautions against the consequences,
and without even washing his contain
mated hands, proceeded to serve Gus
toners in the shop. which common
decency and common prudence
forbade"
The Supreme Court further says,
THE judgment is reversed, and as these
facts are fully admitted, there is no oc
casion to order a new trial"
S. s Miner was attorney for defen-
dant and Odell Chapman of counsel
After TIE judgment had been obtained
in the Circuit Court defendants attorney
advised defendant to take the case tC
the Supreme Court, which he did with
the above result.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Common Council.

At the meeting of the common coun-
Gil on Monday evening, an unsuccessful
attempt was made to grant the Ionia-
Owosso electric line franchise, but on
the proposition to have the tracks come
down West Main street tie vote re-
suited. Mayor Arnold appointed e. A.
Gould, James Osburn and ID. M. Chris
tian committee to consult with the o.
81 G. e. and Ionia-Owosso companies in
the hope that an arrangement can be
made whereby the new road can procure
the use of the old lines tracks from the
Michigan Central east on Main street to
Washington.
The new fire engine was found salts.
factory and the committee was instruct
cd to borrow So, 600 at five per cent with
which to pay for it,
Daniel Abrey sent in bill for $500.
claiming the city has trespassed on pri.
vate property. and has also used gravel
belonging to him. The bill was referred
to the city attorney, as was resolution
directing the preparation of an ordinance
providing for fire escapes on every pub.
lie building in the city.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Society Elections.

OAK HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION.
President G Shattuck
Vice Pres-Morris Osburn
Secy-E M M Her
Treas and Clerk-G r Lyon
Trustees-Morris Osborn, E. A.
Could Oscar Wells
Superintendent-George Eddy
TRANSFERS UNION OFFICERS
President-R F Coy
Vice " 20 Brewster
Secretary-H Stanhope
Fin Secy-Treas- Hayes
Conductor-C Matteson
Warden-P Wheelock
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The board of directors organized for
the coming year by electing the fol
lowing officers:
President-E o Dewey
1st Vice President-H Kirk White
End -CS Williams
Secretary-A ID Whipple
Treasurer-A L Nichols
The board by unanimous vote tender
ed General Secretary Van Ness his posi-
tion for the year
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Would Try Shiawassee Sugar.

In letter from Hon. Hiram Johnson
of the u. S. Weather Bureau, Washing
ton, asking if he can buy Owosso made
sugar he writes The TIMES that the
news from old Shiawassee has been
very sweet since the sugar industry
started up in Michigan. OF course this
is all since left the county but yet
feel that anything that grows in my
native state takes the cake over any
thing that can be procured here. | al
ways buy Michigan apples and potatoes
when can find them on the market and
sometimes have them shipped here.
am quite anxious to try some of Owos
SOS sugar" etc.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Board of Supervisors.

At the meeting of the board of super
visors, Saturday, DIR. T. B. Scott, Owos-
SOS health officer, was complimented for
his economy, as the contagious disease
bills from Owosso the past three months
have amounted to but $4S.
The board, to check future extrava-
gance, adopted the following resolu-
tions, introduced by John c. Vert.
Resolved, That we will allow the fol-
lowing schedule of prices to physicians
in contagious diseases, to-wit:
Two dollars visit for smallpox and
mileage, and,
One dollar a visit for all other conta-
gious diseases and mileage, and
One dollar for each additional patient
sick in the same family at the same
time, and be it further
Resolved, That we will allow health
officers two dollars for all other conta,
gious diseases with reasonable mileage.
The board has named Judge Bush,
Clerk Martin, Treasurer Northway,
Register Royce and Sheriff Gerow as an
executive committee to have complete
charge of the laying of the cornerstone
of the court house. These FIVE will
name the date, appoint subcommittee
to aid, make arrangements to entertain
at the county's expense all societies and
bands which come from outside the
county for the ceremony-in fact, dc
everything to be done.
DIR. E. III. Bailey has been appointed
Jail physician at salary of $55 year
that being the amount of his bid.
Clerk Martin and Treasurer Northvay
were highly complimented Saturday by
the committees which checked Their
books. Everything in both Offices was
in splendid condition. Infact, it would
be hard to finda better .sam than these
two in their respective dtlties.
The bill of DR.. Noses Gomberg for
$3.50 was allowed " the board without
question. There was no doubt among
the supervisors that Dr. Gomberg had
earned his rAoney in conducting the
Wright and Leachman analysis, and
that the step on Assistant Prosecutor
Parkers part in hiring the work done
was proper
The building committee made fav
orable report on the court house. Th'
committee was instructed to Lave TIVE
boilers put in the new court house o
sufficient capacity o heat the Jail a
well as the larger building.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15

,>-I'he restaurant at 221 North Washing
ton street, will open for business on Sat
urday. A. HURD.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
The Only Agricultural Paper.

The Michigan Farmer, Detroit, Michi-
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in the State. 1t is published solely in
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practice of agriculture, horticulture,
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ard veterinary department for free treat
ment of all diseases of farm animals. 1t
contains complete and reliable reports
from all market centers and gives the
agricultural news of the country and an
invaluable literary and household de-
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The publishers are Offering to send
The Michigan Farmer postage paid for
only 60c for one year or $1,OO for two
years. Here is a great opportunity for
our readers who care to keep in touch
with the conditions, prospects of crops,
ETC., not only in our own State, but in
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this large 30 page farm weekly brings it
within the means of every farmer to
keep in touch with what others are do
ing IN their same line Of business
Send to the Michigan Farmer, Detroit.
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see If it is not just what You want.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Shiawassee Mutual.

The statement of the treasurer of the
Shiawassee Mutual at the annual meet
ing showed balance of 5000 on hand.
The risks in force number 5000 and
amount to 80, 300, 900. The use of coal
only will hereafter be allowed in feed
cookers located in barns or building COW
cred by policies written in the company
We were in error last week in stating
that F. H. Rush was elected auditor, he
being chosen director and MIR. q. A.
Whelan re elected auditor.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Supervisors Association.

The Supervisors and Ex-supervisors'
Association met recently and elected the
following officers:
President-Warren Jarrad, Antrim
First Vice Pres.-F q Morrice, Perry
Second Vice Pres-Gilman McClin-
tock, Laingsburg
Sec'y-John Y Martin, Corunna
Treas-G w Stanlake, Middiebury
The summer meeting will be held at
McCurdy Park.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Circuit Court

LIE cases OI DdVlQ Dell Vs. Jdilcs kuc-
Bride and Joseph Lemon vs. James Nc
Bride, of Corunna, after having been
p issed upon by the circuit and supreme
courts, have been finally dismissed. In
both, the costs, amounting to $400, have
been taxed against the plaintiff.
Sheriff d. J. Gerow went to Indiana
polls the first of the week with re-
QUESTION papers for Harry L. Salisbury,
now under arrest at Valparaiso. Sails
bury is wanted for the alleged defraud-
ing Durand merchants out of about 500
worth of goods.
Attorneys DeFoe, of Alpena, and Van
Alta, lof Fenton, argued motion for
temporary alimony Monday in the case
of Emmav VS. George Morris. The matter
is not of this county, but was referred
to Judge Smith by Judge Wisner.
Mrs. Rosa Cushman. of Owosso, has
by her attorney, Odell Chapman,
brought suit to set aside deed. The
instrument executed by her husband,
Joseph Cushman, during his lifetime,
transferred fifteen acres of land in Fair
fed to John W. Tumelty. The land is
valued at 5000 Mrs Cushman's claim is
that it was homestead and the deed,
because not signed by herself, is illegal.
Fred Menshardt,, of Owosso will bring
suit for $4,000 against the Ann Arbor
railroad. While in the company's en-
ploy, he was struck in the stomach by
a broken push pole. That was year
ago, and he has since been unable to
work Mr. Menshart was in Harper
Hospital. Detroit for some time under
going an operation there
The case of John G. Stebbins
vs.. John Demorest, a justice court
appeal, originally, is to be taken
to the supreme court A writ Of error
has been filed by A. G. Shepard, of Ovid,
for Stebbins and the bill of exceptions
has been settled. The case started over
$50 worth of oats.
Norman Reed of Bancroft, will be
circuit court. His accuser is Bancroft
girl
In the case of Catherine VS.. Jacob
Hathaway, of Owosso, no divorce was
granted only separation. Mrs. Hath
away retains possession of her husband s
house, although Mr.. Hathaway has the
title of the property. He cannot go
near the house. except upon Mrs. Hath
away's invitation. He must also give
her So per month of his $12 pension.
Mr. and Mrs. Hathaway are rs and II
years of age respectively, and have been
married so years. MIR. Hathaway is a
veteran of the civil war.
Mrs. Caroline Collins, of New 10th
rop, was arraigned in the circuit court
on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to
the murder of George Leachman, and
was returned to Jail. Odell Chapman
was appointed acting prosecutor fol
the case by Judge Smith, Prosecut
ing Attorney A. E. Richards being still
quite sick.
Harry Salisbury wanted at Durant
. for the alleged fleeing of merchants, il
at liberty in Indiana. The governor o.
q that state refused to honor Sheriff
Gerows requisition.
On Monday Odell Chapman filed tn,
| information in the case of the People VS.
: Mrs Caroline Collins for murder. s.
/ far as the people are concerned, the cas-
is ready for trial at the February tenn
: but as attorney for defendant, John 7
e McCurdy is in the sonth, On an extende
, trip and Yl9 hot ks back, the trial viii
y undoubNdly 60 over.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Appointed Rural Carriers.

The post Office department has an
nounced the following appointments as
rural carriers and substitutes for the
county: Henderson, VIM. III. Perkins;
substitute, Cora B. Perkins; Vernon,
Durall e. Williams: substitute, Dana
Randolph; Corunna, Henry H. Dewey;
substitute, j. F. Dewey.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15

Jockey" Fred Edwards, drunk, is
serving 80 day sentence in the county
Jail. Justice Walsh sent him over.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15

DIR. A. B. Spinney, Prop. Reed City
sanitarium, will be at National Hotel,
Jan. 81. See ad.
The Owosso times., 1904-01-15
Notice to cnntracinra.

All contractors who have not ct finish
ed delivering their hects win please do
SO at once. The delivery should be COM
pleted early next wses before the slic-
ing is complete.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
To Cure a Colo in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II Il fails TO cure
r. W. Groves signature is on each box. ESQ
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
THE VOTERS WERE
HUSTLED OUT
Quiet Election Assumed a Lively
Contest When Opposition
to Ticket was Discovered.
CONTEST CEMTEHED ON
MONTIGEL FOR TRUSTEE.
One Hundred and Sixty Four Straight
Ballots we're Cast. However De-
feating the Opposition.

Until Monday morning dawned, the
day of election, it was thought that the
nominees on the republican ticket would
without doubt be elected TO the various
offices of the village without opposition,
as the two nominees on the citizens
ticket had withdrawn their names, leav.
ing the entire list a blank. However,
il was soon discovered that the friends
of V. NJ Wilson had hit upon plan
whereby they would try to elect their
candidate for trustee in the place OF
Ferdinand Montigel, the same to be ac-
complished by slips.
A lack of the thorough knowledge OF
the scheme and the fact that the friends
Of Mr.. Montigel got busy in an endeavor
to thwart the plans Of the opposition, is
credited the defeat of those interested IN
Mr.. Wilson S election, for when the bal
lots were counted at night 1t was found
that he had received 30 votes to MIR.
Montigel's l66.
The total number of voters who passed
through the booths was 220, but out OF
that number there were only 2l9 who
were allowed to deposit their ballots in
the box, as there seven voters
who had not registered in the vii
lage and consequently could not vote.
Among the ballotsas cast when counted
il was found that there were 10 that
were not legal on account of improper
marking
8 The vote as counted was as follows:
For president, G. s. Young received
l9S to two for w. A. Bahlke; for clerk,
William w. Kinch received POP; for
tire ,surer, Theodore w. Marsh receiy ed
2O3; for assessor, Delos w. Adams re-
ceived 203; for trustees, Otto Sander
hoof received POL, Charles l.. Delavan
203 Ferdinand Montigel l66, and Y. M
| Wilson 30. There were 1G4 straight
| ballots cast.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
TRUE HEARTS OF KENTUCKY"
This Thrilling Tour-Act Melodrama to bo
Presented i'm Alma Next Thurs
day by AN Able Cast.

The melodrama "True Hearts Of Ken
tucky," TO be given next Thursday even
ing, March "a, by the Uniform Rank
knights of Phythias, promises to sur
pass any production ever given in Alma
by local talent. The play is one of in
tense interest, depicting life among the
rugged mountaineers Of Breathitt
county, Kentucky. The habits Of a
great many people Of this region remain
so primitive, that person travelling
among them is still greeted by women
spinning yarn from which their "home-
spun" is woven. AS can be readily
seen, play dealing with characters so
near TO nature must be one 20 arouse in
an audience love for these men and
women of the mountains. When the
utter simplicity of this class OF Kentuc-
kians, commonly known as moon
sinners, is brought into contrast with
such modern agent as the United
States revenue service, and when those
contrasts form the incidents of a play,
that play is sure to be one of dramatic
worth. True Hearts of Kentucky"
has proven the foregoing statement to
be true, for it is hard to conceive play
which abounds in more thrilling cli-
makes, genuine pathos, or sparkling
comedy, than this one The Knights OF
Pythias have spared neither pains nor
expense to make this production a sue.
cess, and they feel that it Is due them
that the people Of Alma should patronize
the play in a liberal manner. Inter.
spersed in the action of the piece are
several songs which are sure to please
IL should be understood that compe-
tent chorus will render several old time
southern melodies and that the special
ties will be the best ever given in Alma
by local talent. Scenic effects never be-
fore seen in Alma will be used and
taken altogether the Knights OF Pythias
feel perfectly safe in assuring the pub.
lie that "True Hearts Of Kentucky"
will be the best play ever attempted
here. IL is under the direction of Har.
Ian +. Hall. Remember the day and
date, Thursday. March cath. Seats on
sale at sharrar & Mulholland's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
I,5OO SHEEP WERE
SHIPPED FROM ALMA
Constituted a Part Of the Num-
Der Fattened by A. W. Wright
During Past Year.
ENTIRE LOT SOLO
FOR EXPORT PURPOSE.
Exporters Claim the Shipments 10 be
the Best that Have Gone Out of
Michigan this Year

Hooper q Tubbs, stock buyers, made
their final shipment last week of the
800 sheep purchased from A. W..
Wright. These sheep averaged 1873
pounds TO the head and the price paid
was 81 90 per hundred weight, MIR.
Wright receiving in the neighborhood
of 80 600 for the lot. They were part
OF the flock OF 5000 that Mr. Wright
had shipped in here from western states
about one year ago and he has been
fattening them for market since that
time on his farms near Alma.
Two shipments were made, it taking
ten double deck cars to transport the
/ 800 animals to Buffalo from where
they were reshipped to Meyer g. House
man, Of Baltimore, who bought them
for export purposes, the entire lot going
to England. They were considered by
those who saw the sheep in the Buffalo
markets to be the best fattened lot re-
ceived there during the past year and 1t
was by far the largest shipment from
any one person in Michigan.
Besides this lot, there are | 800 lambs
which Mr.. Wright has sold to Arthur
Shaw, of Vernon, who has already
made one shipment out of Alma.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
WILL HOLD ANNUAL BANQUET.
Alma High school Alumni Associa ton 50
Decide and Elect Onicers.

The annual meeting Of the Alma high
school alumni association, for election
of officers, was held at the home of
Misses Sadie and Grace Messenger, on
Friday evening of last week, a good at.
tendance being present.
1t was decided to hold the annual ban.
quet as usual and indications point to
an unusually pleasant occasion. The
business of the evening passed off very
pleasantly and smoothly and altogether
il was a delightful evening socially. II
is to be regretted that larger number
of the resident members do not take
more interest in these meetings.
The following officers we're elected and
installed Miss Aria G.. Holiday, presi.
dent Miss Sadie Messenger, vice. presi-
dent Miss Olive Smith, recording secre-
tary; Miss Arisdne McLaren, corres-
ponding secretary; Miss Grace Messin-
ger, treasurer.
The president will shortly make her
appointment OF committees, and il is
hoped that all will lend their hearty CO.
operation to make this years reception
and banquet a brilliant affair.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18
HAS MADE HIS RETURtS.
Township Treasurer Coleman Collecte q
Nearly All the Taxes for This Year.

Township Treasurer Decatur Coleman
was in Ithaca Tuesday and made his
settlement with the county treasurer.
Mr.. Coleman's 5 efficiency as tax collect
or has been clearly demonstrated, for
ont of s33, 1887 taxes assessed on real
and personal property, only 1914 were
returned as uncollectod and that was on
realty, every cent of the personal tax
being collected. The drain tax for the
township was 1886 and out Of that
only $S44.74 cents were returned,
although portion will yet be paid to
the county treasurer, by the parties
against whom the tax is assessed. Near
ly all of the dog tax, that bugbear of
the tax collector, has been collected,
although there are few CANNES left
who are not licensed to live another
year and the county officers are now
loading up their guns and girding up
their loins, preparing for a hike after
the luckless brutes
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-03-18

place This action started the fun and
those who claimed Cowdrey not to be a
loyal republican got their axes out with
the result that Mr.. Webster was elected
by a majority of four, although the bal
ance of the republican ticket was elected
by majorities ranging from $50 mp. w.
Leet, president Of the village during
the past year. was the most active op-
ponent of Mr. Cowdrey.