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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19

Maryville. Mo, September B-The big tent of Ringing Brothers circus col lapsed during a storm here this afternoon. Two men were fatally injured, five seIf- ously hurt and more than two score oth- CTS bruised or trampled upon
 Charles Robinson, son of H. b. Rob inson of the Maryville Tribune was dan gerously hurt by falling pole. The in jured;
 Edward Booth, farmer, back broken, lung penetrated. will die. Mrs Booth leg broken. J. E. Orme, farmer, arm broken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
JELKs FAvoRs MOVEMENT.
Governor Will Attend Conference al
 Chattanooga if He Can Get Away.

Montgomery, September 1s.-(speclal)- J. Governor Jelks said tonight that he was in thorough accord with the details of the quarantine and immigration conference called at Chattanooga and would attend If he could get away. He approves the idea of discrimination in selecting immi- grants, and recently wrote Governor Blanchard of Louisiana that he was In favor of a more comprehensive system of quarantine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Witte Appreciates Services.

Chicago, September 1S.-As an expres- sion of satisfaction with the manner in which he accomplished his work, M. Witte, the Russian peace envoy, has sent a gold watch and chain, accompanied by note of thanks, to Secret Service Operative Albert Gallagher, who was appointed by the United States govern ment to guard the life of the famous Russian while he was in the United Sfates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, September 1s.-Two cases of yellow fever were reported to- day, both colored. in the neighborhood of original infection. Dr. Lavinder reports a case of fever on the government boat Beta at Kemp's Bend, La, the patient being member of the deck crew There are 300 levee laborers within q mile of the boat but every precaution to prevent a spread of the fever has been taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Tombiebee Valley Land Company.

Montgomery, September 1s.-The Tom bigbee Valley Land company of Mobile has filed notice of it's incorporation in the office of the secretary of state. The Incorporates, three in number, are all shown to reside in Chicago. They are w. H. Tice, W. J. Bryar, Jr., and R. Wolfe. The capital stock is nominally 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Martinique Laborers Arrive.

Colon, September 1S.-The French line (West Indies service9 steamer Canada, arrived here today bringing from Mar tinique six hundred laborers for work on the canal. They will be sent to the Paraso. Culebra and Perro Miguel sec- tions. The government of the canal zone paid the passage of these, laborers and will also provide them with lodgings, hospital and commissiriat coupons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
NO MORE CAMPAIGN
 FUNDS FROM EQUITABLE

New York, September 1s.-Paul Morton, president of the Equita- ble Life Assurance society, said today that hereafter the Equita- ble society will refuse to contrib ute to political campaign funds.
 MT. Morton was asked if the con- tributions of the New York Life Insurance company to the McKin- ley and Roosevelt funds had been equalled by that of the Equitable.
 ''As to that" he answered, "I cannot say. "I am only concerned with the future of the Equitable, not with its past"
 twill 1t be the policy of the Equitable in the future." he was asked, ''to defray part of the cam paign expenses of presidential candidates or other seekers for public officeT'
 Mot any more.' replied Mir. Morton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Nothing New on Gulf Coast.

Jackson, Miss, September 18.-Surgeon Wasden of the marine hospital service reports that no new cases of yellow fever developed at any point on the Gulf coast today, and only six patients are now un- der treatment. The entire week will be devoted to q campaign of fumigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Fire In Houston.

Houston, September 1s.-Fire in the resi-, dence district early tonight destroyed seven residences at loss of s6o.00o with insurance of l5 per cent. Lack of water. 1t is said. was responsible for the spread Of the Are.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
No Fever at Whistler.

Mobile, September Estate Health Off, ficer w. H. Sanders returned from Whist Ter, six miles from Mobile, tonight. after thorough investigation there, and wired Secretary Hunter of the Mississippi board of health that there Is no yellow fever
 in Whistler Hunter promised to raise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
ODD FELLOWS 60
 TO PHILADELPHIA
FORMAL OPENING OF CoNcLAVE TAKES PLACE DURING FORE NooN-sovERElGN LODGE LAT ER IN DAY HOLDS SESSION.

Philadelphia. September B.-Under weather conditions that were somewhat disappointing the annual communication of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, lndepend- ent Order of Odd Fellows, was formal ly opened here today. There is an un- usually large attendance of delegates and visitors. and the adverse weather con ditions did not in the least dampen heir ardor.
 The central part of the city is decorated in honor of the order and city hall IS handsomely illuminated with incandescent electric lights. The delegates and brother members put in a busy day. The formal opening of the conclave took place dur ing the forenoon. Public exercises were held at Lulax Temple. which welcomed the visitors to the city. Later the sov- ereign lodge held a session at which the reports of officers was read. The reports showed that the order had a most pros porous year. The remainder of the day was taken up In prize drills by the mili- tary branch of the order, exemplihcatlon of degree work by visiting lodges, ana receptions to prominent members or tno organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19

the Mississippi quarantine against Whist Ter If such a report was made by Dr. Sanders, and this is expected to follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
New Ambassador Expected.

Washington, September 1s.-The newly appointed ambassador of Mexico. Senor Don Joaquin de Cassasus. and his wife, are expected to arrive in this city on October 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Vicksburg.
Vicksbu

Vicksburg, Miss. September 1S.-Four new cases and one death from yellow fever were reported up to D. m. today. The record to date Is 37 cases and 5 deaths.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Snow in Cripple Creek.

Cripple Creek. Col. September < 1s-Several inches of snow fell { here today. The snowfall was { preceded by high wind that blew { down several buildings. including < a large fee house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19

not yet been officially announced though there is no doubt about it. The patient died and the body has been buried. Other country reports;
 Rayou Boeuf, two new cases. Patterson, four new cases. Tallulah, ten new cases; one death. Bayou Natchez, three cases Kenner, nine new cases.
 St. Rose, three new cases. Terre Bonne parish, seventeen new cases; one death
 St. Bernard parish. three new cases. Evergreen (Aveyelles parisn)' two cases.
 Lake Providence, nine cases; two deaths.
 Mississippi:
 Vicksburg. two cases; one deatn' NatcheZ two cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19
Messaoe ' rom Mayor Behrman.

Message ' rom Mayor Behrman. oyster Bay. September 1S.-President Roosevelt, who on Saturday last opened the Diamond exposition given at New Orleans for the benfit of the yenow fever sufferers, today received the tol- towing telegram from Mayor Behrman of that city:
 Athletic Park, New Orleans,
 'September 16, 1905 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, President Oyster Bay, N. Y.
 ''The people of New Orleans thank you heartily for your expressions of sym pathy and the help you are giving us; We are stamping out yellow fever and you are aiding us. Should you come to New Orleans our appreciation and feelings will be shown in the welcome we will give you. I write this as the sentiments of the 10000 citizens who surround me and of all the people of this city.
 MARTIN HERMAN,
 ssNHavor of NaW Orleansp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-19

The country situation is still a source os concern, because of the appearance of the infection in new localities, far re- moved from the original centers of infec- tion. The diagonsis of yellow fever in Merrougse, Moorehouse parish, near the Arkansas border. has been confirmed
 and Dr. A. J. Thomas has been placed in charge by the state board. The situa- tion near Bayou Natchez. in Natchitochez parish, Is bad and the charge that there are more cases there than have been reported. makes 1t worse. Another new point of infection is Everett, in Vernon parish. near the Texas border. This has
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Skinner-Barnes,

A very pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Barnes, in
Byron, on Wednesday, Dec 9th, when
they gave their daughter, Clara. in mar
riage to Frank w. Skinner, of Argen-
tine. Forty guests, relatives and close
friends of the contracting parties wit
messed the ceremony which was per-
formed by Rev. r. G. Crawford great
uncle of the bride.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with smilax and cut flowers, and at
three o'clock the bridal couple unat-
tended took their places under a canopy
of white and green. Miss Erma Gale,
of Durand, played the wedding march.
The bride was very handsome in a
gown of white silk etamine, richly
trimmed with lace, and carried show.
er bouquet of American Beauty roses.
After congratulations, three course
wedding supper was served by girl
friends of the bride.
Mr. and Mrs. Skinner went directly
to their new home which the groom had
prepared for the coming of his bride.
Both young people are very popular
among their many friends who wish
and predict for them very happy and
prosperous life.
The guests from away included Miss
Erma Gale, of Durand, Mrs. o. J. Rey-
nolds, Miss Mile Reynolds and R. H.
Reynolds, of Owosso, Stanton R. Craw-
ford and Miss Ella Lichtenberg, of De-
troit, Mrs. E. w. Barnes and Elmer
Crawford, of New York City.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Henderson

Mr. and Mrs Geo Cousins spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends in Brant
Miss Helen Weaver, who has been
visiting in this vicinity, has returned
to her home in Ann Arbor-John
Gormley left Tuesday morning to spend
the winter with friends in Chicago
DIR w A Harper, of Detroit, made bust
ness calls here Tuesday and Wednesday
Lillian G Holiday, of st Charles, is
visiting at F Rowley's-T Mccarthy
started for Chicago Tuesday, where he
will accept a position, for this winter
The WCTU met with Mrs E A
Convis Wednesday-W J Hurst and
Mrs Matilda Tayler. were recently mar
ried-Mrs w H Gibbs. of Charleston, is
visiting at N Farley's-W s Crane
and family are now occupying the old
Bignall house-Mrs Fred Smith and
Mrs E l. Bunting, of Owosso, were Wis.
iting friends in this vicinity Wednes'
Clifford Franks and Miss Edith
Retain were married recently.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Six Mile Creek.

Some think the grand jury will save
money for Shiawassee county in the end
but we fail to see it so. 1t seems to us
as if it was adding onto expenses every
day. We are all watching the jury
The country schools, like the city, are
after every child of school age and SO
our school is much larger. There is no
excuse for not getting good education
There will be several Christmas
trees by families at home-The miners
are putting up more buildings and
things look very prosperous A few
more good homes here would be nice
thing too for this community. We hope
to see quite town in the near future
Mr. and Mrs G G Day expect to
spend the holidays at Mason with old
friends
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
ShaftsbUrq.

H Cakes and wife are the proud
parents of a nine pound daughter
Mrs Alta Dunn is visiting relatives in
Ypsilanti for few days-Miss Mary
Van Wormer, of Perry, was in town on
business Monday-H B Edwards is en-
Pertaining his mother from Ann Arbor
Mr. and Mrs VIM Towsley visited
their daughter, Mrs G Van Dewarker,
in Perry, Sunday-Christmas services
are to be held in the M E church this
year on Saturday evening. Dec 23rd-
Mrs Henry Lee entertained her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Myron Corey, Sunday
The Methodist Episcopal ladies meet
for dinner social with Mrs G A
Appleman, Thursday of this week
Rev Curtis is still conducting services
at the Graham church-A Hoag was
in Perry Monday evening
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
ShiaWassee.

Miss Annie Clary is visiting in Battle
Creek Mrs Ralph Lemon was at
Morrice last Saturday to attend the
funeral of Mary Redmond-S S Morris
visited his brother at Newberry the
latter part of the week-W o Morris
and wife, of Morrice, visited at the
home of DiH Morris on Wednesday,
Colon Lemon is able to attend school
again-Mr and Mrs Hiram Spear, of
Mohawk, Dakota, are visiting relatives
about here-Mrs Ewings, Of Ban
croft, spent Sunday at the home of Fri
Ewings-James Mccartney and son
Brian, of Deefeld, were the guests of
T E Clary oyer Sunday-Chris Bull
visited friends in Perry a couple of days
last week-A couple of men from N
Dakota, are buying horses in this vicini-
ty to ship to that state-Mrs T E
Clary left last Thursday for an all
winter visit with friends in Ingham
and Livingston counties James
Norton and wife are entertaining rela-
tives from Gladwin.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
New lothrop.

Earl Jacobs and Seth Perry have re-
turned. from their trip to York State
Mr. and Mrs VIM Murdoch have issued
cards announcing the marriage of their
daughter, Nora Bell, to Mr. Roy Nc
Queen, of this place, on Dec 90 at, eight
o'clock p. M, at their residence Geo
Jacobs, ST. and J f Jacobs visitef at the
formers sisters at Clio the last Of the
week-F p Perry, of Corunna, visited
in town Thursday b French put
the furnace in the NJ P church last week
Geo Gilchrist, of Flushing, was in
town Thursday and Friday last--The
Flushing High school boys came over
last Friday afternoon and played the
home high school boys game of foot
ball which resulted in score of 1910 in
favor of Flushing team-Mrs Joseph
Boyce visited at the home of Mr. and
Mrs HI l easier Monday and Tuesday
= There will be an auction sale of
farm implements at the farm Of Mrs u
NJ Buzzel Dec 20-Miss Mile Cronk,
of Flushing, visited at Mr. and Mrs A Z
Sherman's Wednesday-.TheF 81 A M
gave the third degree Wednesday night
at their rooms and afterwards an oyster
supper was served-Dr Rourke has
treated his Office with a coat of paint
Nicholas, son of Mr. and Mrs Mike
Schneider, was severely bitten while
fooling with dog Saturday-The M
p Ladies Aid society served dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Harley Hills
Wednesday-Ormsby Tent No 1876 K
o T M M elected following officers Sat-
urday night, Dec 8: Commander, Caleb
Kribbs; Lieut. Commander, G Bellor;
f X, N M Confer; r K, j A Hess;
Chaplain. James Mitchell; Sargent, w
q Bailey; M at Arms, H 1 easier; Elk
aiming Physician, j S Shoemaker; 1st
M of Guards, w L Thompson; I'd M of
Guards, Erwin Smith; Sentinel, George
Bullock; Picket, Alec Bailey-Revival
meetings at the M E church closed last
Sunday night with fairly good success
&C McKone is having new monu,
ment placed in the Charles
Ely, an old gentlemen living with his
sisser; Mrs Hyde, died of tumor Fri
day morning. Funeral Monday at the
Wesleyan Methodist church. Interment
was made in Elmwood cemetery-Mr
Hughes, OF Flint, manager of Michigan
State telephone, was in town Monday
looking after business-Miss Josie
Durham visited her parents last Sunday
Charles Birdsell has returned home
from Owosso-Wm Fl Hallack has re-
turned from Flint-Rebecca Haffner
is visiting in Saginaw-Mr Esler, of
Lansing, was in town Monday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Easton.

!. Mrs George Mallory and Mrs F Kribs
visited New Lothrop friends, Thursday
F Pearsall and family have moved into
Mr. Stafford's house, for the winter
Herbert Underwood wears a very smil-
ing countenance now days. Its boy
Mrs John Lee, of Brent Creek, spent
several days this week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs George West-Mr and
Mrs F Willis were in Owosso, Thursday
Miss Bailey, of Chesaning, was the
guest at the home of Augustine over
Sunday-The L A s met at the home
of Mrs Farley for dinner Thursday.
A large number were present-Mr
and Mrs G West were in Owosso, Fri
day
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Oakley.

Albertson's foundry was started re-
Gently to make test and quantity OF
pig iron was run off-Amos Parshall
was in Owosso Friday-Irene Garfield
has been seriously i'll the past two weeks
&C A Manning has sold out his meat
market to Mr. Stergis, from Durand-
The school is arranging for Christmas
exercises. An extensive and appro-
pirate program is being prepared-It
is reported that John Hartman and Mel
Aselton have traded farms-Mrs
Frank Cole and son Lee were in Owosso
Sunday called there by the illness of Mr.
Cole-Ed Barrett is home from Owes
so. He recently received serious in
jury to his hand at the sugar factory
and nearly lost the member from blood
poisoning - Fillinger 81 Gordon have
purchased Sam Jenkins house and lot
Consideration FIVE hundred dollars
This week will wind up the sugar beet
delivery at the weigh station here
Homer Wickham was on the sick list
few days recently On account Of
illness, Mrs w Albertson has been
obliged to give up keeping boarders and
Mrs J Douglass is now acting as hostess
to the public-Taxes this year are
about one-quarter less than last year in
Brady which makes the taxpayers smile
Deputy Sheriff Sanderhoff, of Co.
runna, was in Oakley Monday on bust
ness-C Teachout was in Owosso
the first Of the week-John Whitney
has moved his saw mill near Brant Cen
ter where he has about six months
work-Dare and Lena Merrill, of
Breckenridge, visited relatives here this
week-Mr and Mrs J B Hoffman are
contemplating attending the Live Stock
Exposition at Chicago next week.
Frank Cole came home from Owosso
Monday on account of illness-B A
Fillinger was in Owosso Tuesday,
Mr. and Mrs Joseph Hartman, of Spring
field, Ohio, arrived here Wednesday
and were the guests of Oakley friends
Wednesday night-The sidewalk
along the south side of G Billiards. lots
on End street which was unsafe because
of being badly burned has been removed
and gravel put in for this winter-C
A Manning was in Owosso Wednesday
W Eagan was in Chesaning We'd
nesday-Mrs Hill entertained the
L A s Wednesday Miss
Matilda Haley, of Chesaning, visited in
Oakley few days recently-B Can
field returned this week from visit to
his daughter at st. Louis.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Burton.

Rev d Young attended a district
meeting of the Methodist Protestant
church two days last week at damon
dale-Mrs M Eldridge, of Ovid, visited
her sister Mrs d s Cramer one day the
past week.-Mrs. N Ockerman spent
the last of last week with her son and
wife, Mr. and Mrs Victor Ockerman--
The M E Aid society met with Mr. and
Mrs James Dewitt, Wednesday-Mrs
j DISTANT and son Ralph, of Owosso,
spent Wednesday with friends in this
place-Mrs Fred Wright and daugh-
ter Ina were the guests of Mesdames
Susan and Ruth Wright Friday of last
Week.-Mrs. Ivah Rosa spent We'd
nesday with Mrs Jane Williams-C
s Rogers is home for the holidays
Mrs Ruth Wright was in town calling
Wednesday afternoon Rev j d
Young has bought farm for his son,
Burns--Edmund Vincent has sold his
farm to g A McKenzie-ABorn Sunday
Dec 10, a ten pound son to Mr. and Mrs
CO Cook-James N Mcbride expects
to leave soon for Denver, Col-The M
p Sunday school will give their enter
tainment Friday evening, Dec. %
John Richards has sold his farm and ex-
poets soon to leave with his family for
San Diego, Cal-James Barrette is i'll
at this writing-Edmund Vincent has
bought the Ganong farm-Percie
Ockerman left last week for Mt Vernon,
Ohio. He will be guest, while there,
of Rev and Mrs s S Fleming and daugh-
ters-Rev J d Young will commence
a series of revival meetings in the M
p church Jan 1st--The Garland M p
Aid society met with Rev and Mrs j ID
Young Thursday-R K Vincent now
drives fine turnout.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Garland.

Milton Crow and family came Thurs
day to visit Mr. and Mrs Harry Durham
Darwin Green spent Thursday and
Friday at the home of his sister, Mrs
Albert Rood, in Bennington-Chas
Carroll, of Virginia, has purchased the
Richards farm two and one.half miles
south of here-Mr and Mrs Geo Main,
who have been spending the fall with
their daughter, Mrs VIM Killian, have
returned to their home in Burton.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Wanted.

By prominent monthly magazine
with large, high-class circulation, Local
representative to look after renewals
and increase subscription list in Owossc
and vicinity. on salary basis, with q
continuing interest from year to year in
the business created. Experience desir
able, but not essential. Good oppor
tunity for the right person. Address
Publisher, box so, Station o, New
York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15

The last report of the Secretary of
State says: On account of the large crop
of hay and corn harvested this year, it
is thought that more stock will be fed
than usual. This, together with the
fact that the number of dairy cows is
constantly increasing is very gratifying,
the result of which will be more produc-
tive farms and more prosperous farmers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15

The annual meeting of the Shiawassee
Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be
held at Phillips Hall ia the City of Co
runna on Thursday, Jan. 4th, 1906. at
eleven a. m: for the purpose of electing
officers and the transaction of such
other business as may legally come be-
fore it,
Dated at Vernon. Dec. 10, 1905.
PETER PATCHED. 70
1920 Secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Christmas and New Years Excursion
via Grand Trunk Railway System.

One and third fare for the round
trip on all trains December 3d. Gath,
Goth, 30th, 31st, 1905, and January LIST,
1906. Return limit any date to and in.
Guiding January 3D., 1906.
For further particulars consult local
agent or write to GEO. w. VAUx, A.
q. P. 81 T. A, Chicago, Ill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15

A dispatch to the Saginaw Courier
Herald says: Messrs. Watts S. Hum
phrey and f. R. Hathaway, :of Saginaw,
and Carman N. Smith, of Bay City,
who are in Washington to represent the
beet sugar interests of Michigan before
the ways and means committee, at the
hearing to be given on the Payne tariff
reduction bill, are working early and
late to create sentiment against the bill.
They are working in connection with
similar representatives from the twelve
states in which are located beet sugar
factories. The hearings will be held as
soon as the committee is announced.
Representative Fordney and other Mich
igan congressman are daily receiving
letters from Representatives of every
sugar factory in Michigan, as we'll as
from other states, protesting vigorous
ly against the removal of the tariff on
sugar coming from the Philippines.
Congressman Fordney received several
such letters from Ohio today.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15

Mixed hay for sale or will exchange
for young stock. Also one four year
old Rocky Mountain burro, kind and
gentle) for sale or exchange. Inquire
of John Teller, Henderson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-12-15
Chicago Excursion via Grand Trunk
Railway System account Inter
national Live Stock
Exnncif;ar
Exposition.

Extremely low fares to Chicago and
return on all trains Dec 10th. 18th,
18th, 18th and Goth. Return limit Dec.
Gath. For fares and further informa-
ton consult local agent or write to
GEO. w. VAUX, A. @. p. 81 T. A.,
Chicago, ILL.,