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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
owosso High School commeuo sment

The Baptist church was filed for the
thirty-sixth annual commencement of
the Owosso high school and the second
annual commencement of the county
normal training class on June 81. The
high school class numbered seventeen
and the normal class twelve.
Miss Ivah Peterlon played an organ
voluntary while the classes took their
seats on the platform, and chorus of
twenty-five girls, trained by Miss Mary
Lyon, then sang "Phoebus Arise" Rev.
A. B. Leonard offered prayer and the
chorus sang "O'er the Flower Bejewel-
ed Meadows"
Dr. S. d. Fess, editor of Worlds
Events, of Chicago, then addressed
those present, taking for his subject
Abraham Lincoln, the Truest Ameri-
can" 1t was one of the most scholarly
and interesting lectures ever heard
here. and made deep impression on
the hearers. Having been teacher
many years he knew the points that
would be of most value to the graduates,
among them Lincoln's tenderness and
humor, his power because of his faith
in God, his deep earnestness and en-
thusiasm in all undertakings.
After chorus selection, ''The Rose
Gatherers" Supt. J. w. Simmons pre-
sented the diplomas, DR.. B. S. Knapp,
president of the school board being
necessarily absent. The exercises
closed with song by the chorus and
benediction by Rev. j. A. Clyde.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
EXPLOSION WRECKS BUILDING.
Lewis s. Loomis Grocery Store and
Stock Burned.

About Z o'clock last evening an ex-
plosion that was heard in all parts of
Owosso demolished the brick building
at the corner of Main and Elm street
set fire to the ruins and destroyed the
stock of groceries owned by Lewis q
Loomis. Frank Weidman owner of the
building went down cellar, where a
lamp is kept burning, but which was
not lighted last evening, and lit
match. A flash of light followed and
in an instant an explosion that blew the
east wall of the building over. letting
the roof down and forcing the west
wall ever. A FIRE started and this with
water ruined the stock of goods Otto
Stever and Charles Doak were also in
the store at the time but with Mr..
Weidman succeeded in getting out be-
fore the building collapsed entirely.
The plate glass front of the store was
blown into thousands of pieces and
scattered around on Main street and in
to the yard on the opposite side of the
street.
Mr.. Weidman's escape from being
crushed under the ruins is unexplain-
able and he was fortunate to escape
with seriously burned hands and face,
his eyes being unharmed. He is suffer
ing much pain, his face being swollen to
several times its natural size. The
only other person injured was l.. w.
Campbell, mayor of Grand Ledge, who
was passing the building at the time of
the explosion on his way to the home of
Fred Woodard, where he was to visit,
and was struck by flying glass, his
scalp being badly cut. Both Mr.. Weld
man and Mr.. Campbell were hurriedly
taken to DR.. Arnold's Office and the
wounds dressed, the scalp wound in Mr..
Campbelps head being sewed up.
1t does not appear to be certain
whether the explosion was from gaso-
line that had leaked into the cellar from
the tank outside of the building or from
gas. A strong smell of gas had been
noticed and it is said Mr.. Weidman was
advised not to light match in the
cellar, but was in the act of doing so
when called to by one of the clerks up
stairs.
The loss is about $1,000 on the build
ing and 80, 900 on the grocery stock.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29

The President on Tuesday signed the
post Office appropriation bill which
passed congress Friday. This bill
gives the rural carriers an annual vaca-
ton of fifteen days,
The Canal Construction Company is
pushing the drain work on the Maple
River and from this time on more
rapid progress will be made as after to-
morrow new dredge, 30xs0 feet, is to
be used. The dredge has been built
near the gravel pit on the Michigan
Central and is to be launched tomor-
row. On the east end of the work two
gasoline engines are being used to fur
nish power to lift the dirt from the
river.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Union Plains.

l. @ Fosket and son, Wayne, of
Howell, were guests. of X M and B S
Fosket, Sunday. Wayne stayed till
Tuesday-Mrs John Davidson and
two boys and Mrs r O'Hearn, of Byron,
and Mrs G E Welch, of Corunna, were,
guests of Mrs B S Fosket, Friday
The Cleaners had an ice cream social at
q w Horns, Friday evening-Mrs
Floyd Rohrabacher is entertaining a
lady friend from Detroit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Additional Appropriation of $40. 900
for Owosso Public Building.

The long expected report of the COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds
was made to the house of representa-
tives on Monday and the news soon
flashed over the wires from Congress
man Fordney that an item of $780,
was included in the same for the Owos-
so building. 1t has been known for
some time that an additional appropria-
tion would begiven this city but interest
centered in the question as to whether
it would be $40, 900 or $4,000 At the
opening of the present session of con-
gress, Congressman Fordney introduced
a bill asking for $4,000, this was re-
ferred to the committee and then to the
subcommittee. The latter determined
some time ago that $4,000 would suf-
flee and so reported to the full commit
tee, the report being accepted. At this
time Congressman Fordney got busy
determined that the larger amount
only would do. For several weeks the
members of the committee were made
to realize that Owosso occupied quite a
place on Uncle Sans map, that her
needs in the way of public building
were great and that nothing less than
$25, 600 would do In this effort Con-
gresham Fordney had the active CO.
operation of the citizens of Owosso, and
a number of friends outside the city.
The showing was such that the chair
man of the committee finally informed
Mr.. Fordney that the report would be
changed and the amount made SEQ, 900,
the committee afterward agreeing to
this. The report of the committee
passed the house on Tuesday by unan-
imous vote and the bill has gone to the
senate, which is expected to promptly
pass the same. If the bill becomes q
law-and there is little doubt-the sum
of $4,000 of the the total appropriation
Of $4,000 will be available for the
erection of the post Office building, this
sum including the cost for plans. super
intendency, etc., which should give
Owosso a first class stone building. An
effort will at once be made to have the
supervising architect begin work on
the plans in order that the contract
may be let and the actual work of
building commenced at the earliest day
possible.
1t is entirely needless to say in this
connection that Owosso people greatly
appreciate tie success of Congressman
Fordney in securing three appropria-
tions amounting to 100000 for the
building. He has never faltered in his
belief that in the end the needs of
the city would be cared for and he has
gone along quietly and accomplished
the wish of the people.
The bill passed the senate last night
with a number of changes and will
probably go to conference committee
of the two houses today for final adjust
ment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Lively Railroad Meeting.

Some weeks ago the business men Of
Owosso were asked to contribute $500
toward a promotion fund for the pro-
posed motor railroad from Pennington
to Saginaw, Ithaca, etc, and to name a
man to serve as director of the road.
Shortly thereafter the matter was taken
in hand, the money raised, S. E. Par
kill named to represent the subscribers
and act as director and the officers of
the road were 80 notified. From that
time until Monday practically nothing
had been heard of the project. Mr.. Par
kill waiting for the presentation of the
articles of association 80 that he could
sign the same. On Monday, E. A. Sher-
man, of Bancroft, called for the pay
ment of part of the money subscribed
by Owosso and was informed by q. w.
Detwiler that the money was ready and
would be paid over when the articles
were signed by Mr.. Parkill as director.
He was informed that another gentle
man had been selected by the board of
directors of the road to fill out their
lumber and that Mr.. Parkill could not
be named as director. AS result of
the talk meeting of the subscribers
was called for the afternoon, which was
attended by Mr.. Sherman. 1t was one
Of the liveliest gatherings held in the
city for some time and the talk was
decidedly plain and directly to the point.
It wa. shown at once that the Owosso
gentlemen claimed to have been elected
as director had not contributed to the
Owosso fund and that his selection was
not made at the suggestion of the sub
scribers. The temper of the meeting
was plainly shown when unanimous
vote was taken instructipg the chair
man of the meeting to telephone the
secretary of the company that Mr.. Par
kill was ready to sign the articles as the
director for Owosso and that the money
would be paid over only after he did
sign. The secretary of the company
stated yesterday over the phone that no
one had been elected by the board to
take the place which it was understood
Mr.. Parkill would have. 1t is needless
to state that the Owosso subscribers
will stand pat" and insist upon the
original understanding being carried
out to the letter. 1t is not believed so
bold an attempt to ''bulldoze" Owosso
business men will be again attempted
by the gentleman who undertook the
game this time. i
A committee will attend the next
meeting of the board and present the
matter and insist upon representation in
accordance with the wishes of the sub
scribers.
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29

Tuscola county republicans are hold.
ing their county nominating conven-
tion today. They also elect delegates
to the senatorial convention for the 21st
district to be held at Lapeer, Monday.
when 1t is expected that Hon. VIM. Nc
Kay will be nominated for senator Mr..
Mckay has served fuor terms in the
house of representatives and has the rep
utation of being one of the best men
who ever served the state. He has been
referred to as the Joe Cannon of the
Legislature" compliment of which
he should be proud.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Lainesburg.


J. E. Hisey and family are out of
town spending their summer vacation.
-Oren Honsburger and Robt. Child
have sold their restaurant business in
Plain6eld, Ind, and have returned
to Laingsburg DIR. Arthur Scott is
suffering from tumor over his right
lung. He may 20 to Detroit the first of
next week for an operation to relieve
the same. He Is now unable to attend
to his practice. B. Wilcox, Clark
Burt and Asa Butler have returned
from Cobalt, Ont. They have located q
claim for silver mine and may return
to develop the same later in the season.
They were pleased with their trip.
Promoters of the electric line
from Owosso to Pine Lake were in town
this week and report they have secured
the right of way from Owosso to this vii
lage and that surveyors will soon be at
work setting the grade stakes. So let
it come Publish the glad tidings in
Bath, tell it in Bennington, proclaim 1t
to the world; that Laingsburg will
celebrate the 4th in patriotic. digni-
fed and becoming manner, and we
don't care who knows it. In fact we
rather want the good news circulated.
We've got the time, the disposition, the
talent and the cash to do it with, and
do it right We have provided large
supply of explosives, plenty of liquids
and solids, in fact any and everything
to make our celebration hummer.
There will be hundred guns before
breakfast If Jake can get up in time
to fire the anvil, and when you hear
the sound reverberate from hilltop to
hilltop over Sciota's feathery sands,
listen and think of us, and our Inde-
pendence day. We shall have CREASED
pigs, creased poles, horse races and
tugs of war, orations, music, feasting
and dancing, ham sandwiches made of
ham, pop corn, crackers and cheese and
gooseberry pie. Hitch up the horses and
wagon, bring the women and children.
Come early and help us paint the town
'red, white and blue"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Twelve Thousand One Hundred Acres
Of Sugar Beets

For the first time in its history the
Owosso Sugar Co. will probably have
beets enough to make full seasons run
this year. Reports received to date
show 11,OOO acres planted by farmers,
while the Company has 100 acres on
its own farm, making a total of 12, 100
acres. Reports show the crop general
ly to be in splendid condition, better
than ever before at this time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Notice of Annual School Meeting,

The annual meeting of Union School
District of the City of Owosso, for the
election of trustees and for the trans
action of such other business as may
lawfully come before it, will be held at
the armory on Monday, July 0, 1906, at
8 O'CLOCK p. m. The polls will be open
for the election of trustees from .
to o'clock p. m.
Dated June 80, 1906.
j. d. ESTES,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29

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Bear. the nThs Kind You Have Always ecust
Signature :: &HzZzZu
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29

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Bear, tho 1Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature q; &MAZIzN<
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-06-29
Maple River.

Sec. Board of Education
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Auni,ed Country
Northern Admirer of the Immortal
Robert +. Lee Has Kind Words
For the jamestown Exposi-

The State of Massachusetts has APP
propriated $4,000 In order that it
might be creditably represented at the
jamestown Exposition at Hampton
Roads In 1907
The faint suggestion of former mis-
understanding between the sections
melted away when deputation of col
ored nen from Norfolk, Va, some of
them clergymen, explained to the leg
islators of Massachusetts, that they
heartily approved of the Jamestown
celebration aud wished its success.
In connection with this evidence of
the abolition of sectional misunder-
standings, there is given herewith
some excerpts from letter received by
Mr.. c. H, Pratt, the Superintendent
of the grounds of the jamestown Ex-
position. The letterd is dated from Bos-
ton and among other things the writer
says;
II retain very pleasant recollec-
tions ofthe hospitality Isreceived in
Virginia. The pominant idea in my
mind Is that the jamestown Exposi-
ton will be the most interesting from
a historical, naval and military point
of view ever held and will offera SPLEEN
did opportunity for the north and
south to meet on common ground and
celebrate an event or series Of events of
vital Interest to the whole country.
am an ardent admirer of the character
of General Robert II. Lee, uncle OF
your late President WING had won his
way into the hearts of the American
people, Like other citizens of Mass
achusetts who love the south, | feel
that if ! can in any way prove mod
est factor in helping to make the
jamestown Exposition the success II
deserves to be, you have Only to cam
mand my services.
~ am new England man, my
father having been born In new Hamp-
shire and myself in Vermont. My
wife was born in Maine and we live
in Massachusetts. | do not know
however,of any people to whom have
been more attracted by ties of socia-
bility and XII ndness than those Of the
South, have had wide experience
with expositIons for many years and
conlidentially piedIct for the James
town Exposition, the site of which Is
perfect, an unqualified success which
will be lasting memory TO Virginia
and the whole country.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

Jno. T Nadenbousch, Trustee
PIN Chauccry.
Anna L. Hamill. Adm'x.
Commissioners Office
Martinsburg.W Va, May 10, 1906
To ali persons interested Ia the above entitled
cause.
BY N decree of the Circuit Court Of Berkeley
County, w. Va entered In the above entitled
cause on the Ind day of May. 1906 the same
was referred TO me, with Instructions
First: To convene the or ditors OF @. A.
Hamill deceased, and audit the debts against
bis estate, In the order Of their respective
p iorities, OF any.
Second: To state and settle the aceou nts o.
Anna l.. Hamill, administrative of q. A.
Hamil. decd
Third. To ascot tain the value OF the dover
OF the said Anna l.. Hamill. in the hands or
the p aintiff, as well as to what sum in gross
would be an equivalent to her, therefore
Fourth: Any other matters as may be
deemed pertinent by me, or any party In ia
terest may require me specially TO state.
You will therefore take noti that ! have
fixed on Monday June 18th. 1906, at 10 a. m
as the Tine where, ana my office in Martins
burg, w Va, as the place when will proceed
to execute the said order of refere CO, and If,
from any cause, the same be not completed
on that day, IL VIII be adjourn d from time TO
time, ut the same place, until 1t is completed.
Given under my hand this 10th day OF May
1898
w H. CoLsroS, Commissioner In
ChauCerV of said Court
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
Negro Assaults Woman


William Allen, negro workman at
the South xuarries Of the Standard
Lime and Stone Co., made desperate
attempt to criminally assault Rou-
manian woman, the wife Of one Of the
quarrymen at the same place, on Wed.
nesday evening, and was only prevent
ed from accomplishing his purpose by
the fierce resistance Of the woman.
Allen entered the home Of the wo-
man while she was alone and brutality
maltreated her. He struck her in the
face. choked her and tore almost sll
her clothing off, but the woman sue
cessfully defended her honor and the
negro was driven away. The officers
were informed Of the assault, and Sher-
iff Gardner and DeputissW olf, Lemen,
Kettering with % Italians and SO
negroes, secured that part Of the coun-
ty between the quarries and Tabiers
Station, in the hope Of capturing the
negro.
Allen escaped in the direction of
Winchester, and managed to slip en-
tirely away from the officers. Sheriff
Gardner went to Winchester Thursday
morning, but failed to locate him, and
the officers there will make a
searih for him. 1t s said Allen Ia
wanted in Winchester for like Of
Tense
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NCw ASn0S VHW8sh&-
A new lodge Of Odd Fellows was or
ganized at Inwood on Tuesday night,
and 20 sof the past lgrand sofficers suof
Tuscarora and Berkeley lodges Of this
city assisted in the ceremonies. Among
the number were the following: w II.
Somers, Of Berkeley Springs, district
deputy grand master: d. III. Dodd, A.
7. RussIer, J. w. Dean, past grands
Of Tuscarora lodge; G. w. Appleby, G..
l.. Beckley, 8. Kennedy, @. X. Cham
bers, s. tMason, J.. r. Gerling, past
grands of Berkeley lodge. The new
lodge starts with good membership.
After the installation refreshments
were served.
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Notto-"Onward
Colors Purple and Gold
FlowerLa FRI nee Rose
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Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08
H,ah schoo, commencement.

Following is the program OF the
High school commencement exercises
and list Of graduates.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-06-08

Thorn pson,s Orchestra

MUSIC.
Thompson's Orchestra
Invocation Rev. G. s. Trump, NJ. A.
Defamation Extract from Speech Of
Hon Il. w. Carmack
DE Witt Gerhardt, Jr,
Essay -"Shylock, "A Character sketch
NJ. ELLA Aldrich
Essay 1.-THE Influence of Literature
Grace Bird
Solo--"A Winter Lullaby (Dekovenl
Eugene. Field
Mary Jane Sites. Prof John r. Elliott
Accompanies,
Declamation--"ld ideals of Heroismn
Charles III. Buser
Recitaton--"A Chippewa Legend
]. Il. Lowell
Mamie r. Henshaw
Essay -"The Influence of Thought ON
Character" Nellie T.. Hes
MUSIC
Quartet Misses Bert and Grove
Messrs. Grove aud Darby
Miss Emma Stsley, Accompanies
Highest Honor
Davidson IIamon
Essay-"Our need OF the Simple Life
l.. June Moffett
Defamation 1.-The World a Whisp err
ing Gallery n. ID. Hills
G.. Edward $. Chambers
MUSIC
Thompson's Orchestra
Essay -"Nothlng Venture, Nothing
Have Delta NJ. Oliver
Recitation "The Absent Guest
Roy RoIfe Wilson
NJ. Virginia Snodgrass
Essay The Importance Of our Free
School System to the Public"
V. Blanche Rauc h
Grafton American Manhood"
James +. Thompson, .Ir.
Glass Prophecy Glare II. Sakeman
Quartet Misses Bert aud Grove
Messrs. Grove aud Darby
Presentation Of Diplomas
A. II. Russler
President Board Of Education
Address Rev. +. M. Woods, y. ID.
Benediction Rev. /. w. Canter ID. ID.
MUSIC
Thompson's Orchestra.
GRADUATES
Mary Ella Aldrldge
Grace Bird
Mamie Elizabeth Henshaw
Nellie EstcIle Hess
Mary Virginia Snodgrass
Della Margaret Oliver
Virginia Blanche Rauch
Claire Pauline Sakeman
Mary Jane Sites
Laura June Mofiet
Charles Harrison Buscr
Charles Edward $. Chambers
Dewitt Gerhardt, Jr.
Davidson Lamon
James r. Thompson, Jr.
Notto-"Onward
Colors-Purple and Gold
Flower--La Frfnce Rose
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