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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

1t is due to the interests of a large
and important section of Michigan, if
not to the individuals involved, that the
recent sensational statements made
with reference to the alleged wrongs
committed through the purchase of
state tax lands, should not be dismissed
or permitted to rest as campaign,inci-
dent, to be made use of in some future
political emergency if desired. There
are many thousand acres of unoccupied
lands in the northern counties of our
state, now in possession of the state,
which must be sold if that section is
ever to reach its best development. The
purchase of this land should be urged
aud encouraged in behalf of the entire
state and all its people, rather than re-
garded with suspicion and exploited as
an offense. The exigencies of political
campaigns may sometimes suggest I'M
worthy requirements. but they should
not lead to that sort of sensationalism
which disregards every consideration of
fairness and make an incident of politi-
cal misrepresentation the permanent in
terests of an important section of the
state.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

That the Atlantic keeps in touch with
30 unusually wide range of interests is
strikiugly illustrated by the current No.
vember,issue. The leading place has
been given to summary by s. w. Nc.
Call of the work of the Fifty Ninth
Congress. congress that passed the
Rate Bill. authorized free alcohol, and
expended eight hundred millions of
public money. The Massachusetts, Con-
gressman is noted for habit of speak
ing his mind without fear or favor, and
his fourteen years of national service
gjvehim q good basis for judging of the
character and significance of the latest
session. David G. Brewer of the SUI
preme court. who holds the next place
inthe number, has some interesting
things to say about 1.-The Ideal Lawyer. "
Forty-four years of experience in the
law have not destroyed Justice Brewers
belief in his profession. Hosea B Morse,
veteran in our Chinese Customs Ser
vice, describes some.o the EMBARRASSING
dilemmas which confront the American
consul on account Of "extraterritorial-
ity"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
A Sensible Mile age Book.

The Pennsylvania railroad is now
issuing a 1000 mileage book which i,
sold for $50 flat and is good for the ipur
chaser and just as many people as he
cares to take along and pay fares for
This is the sensible kind of mileage
book that the public has demanded fol
years and there has never been any very
good reasons for not selling such book
AS business proposition it will be g
winner, for once having purchased 6
book that is good for the whole family
and as many friends as you care to take
along, the tendency will be to use ur
the book very quickly and buy another
1t will promote travel. The announce
ment has been made that the New York
Central lines will put out such a book
without time limit as to its use. A
little limbering up along these lines will
take away much of the i'll feeling here
tofore existing against the railroa DIS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

The ladies of the club. Preachers
children are not worse than other
peoples children. Reference was made
to certain families of children with
clerical fathers that were model child,
rem in every way, and the first and last
of the talk was that as rule, preach
sr's children were neither better nor
worse than the children of every day,
ordinary parents.
Why should grandparents spoil
children? The ladies of the club. Grand
parents do not spoil the children.
What is our object as housekeepers
Mrs. c. q. Potter. The object of the
housekeeper should be to make the
home comfortable and attractive for
the home people, to see that the food is
properly prepared and to make the
most and best use of the means given
her for the keeping of the house. She
should see that correct reading for the
education of the family, and sufficient
newspaper and magazine literature is
provided to keep abreast of the times.
In word the mistress of the house
should not only be housekeeper, but a
homekeeper.
Mrs. Sprinkle read very interesting
paper from which few extracts are
given. believe that every housekeeper
should be homekeeper, that every
homekeeper should rule her own do
main, as does a man rule over his farm,
his barn and his out buildings. that the
husband should see that any necessary
improvements within his means should
be made to add to the comforts of the
inmates of the home. The object of the
homekeeper should be to make the
home as homelike as possible
There should be comfortable chairs
and place to lie and rest, with plenty
of good reading within easy reach.
The table fare should consist of good
simple, wholesome food with plenty of
change, and not nick-nacks. She should
spend portion of each day out of doors
and in the sunshine. She should cult
vate few flowers to beautify her own
home, and to divide with others who
have none.
She should make confident of her
children and make the home the dear
est spot on earth for them and do
everything possible to guide the foot
steps of those she loves to that beauti-
full home not made with hands eternal
in the heavens.
The object of the farmer. Mr..
Sprinkle said the object of some farm
ers was to get rich. His own ambition
was to make as good and as comfortable
asliving as possible for himself and
family.
Mrs. F. H. Rush read selection en-
titled 1.-THE Puritan and the Modern
Church" Mrs. Randall read prison
or at the Bar" and Miss Ethel Peterson
told the pitiful story and sang the last
hymn of the sinking ship in the deep
waters of the sea just beyond the reach
of human aid. The exercises were in
terspersed with music, and everybody
had very enjoyable day.
Club adjourned to be held the first
Thursday of the last month in the year
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Giles,
of Burton. s. GUILFORD.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Now that the elections of 1906 are
over and the possession of another re-
publican congress is assured, all neces-
sary time and attention can be given to
the opposition to protective tariff,
based upon the charges that American
manufacturers sell their products
abroad cheaper than they do in home
markets. This charge was persistently
made throughout the recent campaign.
1t is true only as to very small percent
age of American made goods, less than
three per cent of our expectations.
And to the extent that it is true it is an
incident of trade not due to protection.
English, French and German manu-
facturers were leaders in pushing the
sale of their surplusSge in certain lines
through reductions from their home
prices. In fact the manufacturers of
the United States hold firmer to their
highest home prices than the exporters
of any other nation, in spite of the fact
that foreign competition is everywhere
directed against American productions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
Church of Christ Anniversary.

Lords day Nov. II will be a great
day tor the Church of Christ. At this
time the church will observe the 18th
anniversary of the dedication of its
present building. Rev. 9. M Keene,
the pastor, and the official board are
planning to make this memorable day
in the history Of the local congregation.
AT 10 o'clock the pastor will deliver a
sermon on Our Centennial Aims" In
this sermon reference will be made to
the great centennial movement in the
Church of Christ throughout the world.
In October 1909 the Church of Christ
will celebrate the Tooth anniversary of
the famous Declaration and Address, "
by Thomas Campbell. This celebra-
ton will take place in the city of Pitts
burg. 1t promises to be the greatest
religious gathering in the world. The
relation of the local congregation to
this world movement will be explained.
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon the ami
versary service proper will be held. At
this time the church roll will be called
a reception Of new members will be
given, letters from former pastors will
be read and other important matters
will be presented. A cordial invitation
is extended to the public to attend these
services.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
Burton Farmers Club.

The November meeting of the Bur
ton Farmers club was held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Potter and son
The following are a. few of the many
questions discussed.
The best way to keep apples, G. G..
Potter. Pack in barrels, keep them in 6
cool cellar, and not open them until
February or March, or place them upor
shelves so they will not come in con
tact with each other. Miss Giles said
that apples carefully handled and
wrapped in papers separately would
keep almost indefinitely.
Mr. Hammond would put them in the
barn away from fire heat, in an even
temperature.
Should loose pennies be put in the
mail box for the carrier to put the
stamps on the letters? The club said
They should not The patron should
provide himself with stamps and
always stamp his own letters.
Is it necessary for young man to at
tend business college in order to be 9
successful farmer? Merle Sheppard. A
college education would do young
man no harm, but it is not essential tc
his success as a farmer.
Which is the greater sin, murder OF
suicide2 Mr.. Peterson thought suicide,
and Mr.. Potter thought that murder
was the greater sin.
Should person rob himself to give
to someone else? Mrs. Giles and Mrs.
Sherman. One should not hesitate to
make sacrifices in order to relieve the
sufferings of those less fortunate than
himself.
What is prayer, when should we pray
and how often, was discussed at length
by Mrs. Randall and others. Prayer
was defined, and the theme called forth
many beautiful thoughts and many
happy suggestions.
Why are preachers children said to
be worse than other peoples children?
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

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went to the Edgar home with the body
and spent the forenoon there. George
returned in the evening and volunteer
ed to do the chores for Mrs. Edgar.
Bert Seeley is said by some to have a
bad temper. and to hold grudge a
long time. Hehad trouble year age
with another neighbor, A. L.. Chase,
and the latters son. He was badly
beaten by the latter and caused the
arrest of the two men for assault and
battery, but they were acquitted by q
jury in Justice McCaughna's court.
The suicide of Mrs. Haughton was
due to agitation following the news OF
Edgar's death. There were several
men at the Haughton place, assisting
Mr.. Haughton to thrash beans. After
placing dinner on the table for them
she poured carbolic acid into a glass
and calling to them she was going tC
drink poison, she drained the glass.
Her husband and the others rushed
forward to where she stood by tree
near the porch, but were too late. She
fingered in Inconsistencies until 3:3(
o'clock before passing away. She is sur
vived by her husband, an excellent mar
who has the sympathy of all in his be
reavement. two little children, the
youngest but four months old; an6
several other relatives. A brother
George Springer. resides here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
BickneII.C Cooper.
rom the Honolulu Bulletin

From the Honolulu Bulletin.
When the Sonoma steamed into the
harbor Saturday morning young cupid
was at the helm, and though his steer
ing was bit slow twas also sure for
he brought bride across the blue seas
and it was necessary to take special
care. The bride.to.be was Miss Nina
Cooper, of Chicago, who had come to
plight her vows of marriage with DR..
Henry Bicknell, TO whom she had been
betrothed for several years.
Monday evening there was a quiet
little wedding at the vine. EMPOWERED
home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Ellen
M. Bicknell, 20 Kukui street, when the
two reunited lovers were made one.
The Rev. E. b. Turner, pastor of the
Central Union church, read the mar.
riage service, the impressive double
ring ceremony being used. Great sim.
piicity characterized the nuptials, and
there were no attendants Preceding
Miss Byington played Elsas bridal
song from Wagner's 'Lohengrin," and
as the closing words of the benedictior
were pronounced, Mendelssohn's bridal
music from midsummer Night,
Dream" floated through the rooms.
The bride, who is a charming girl
was frocked in an exquisitely dainty
princess gown of sheer white organdie
garnitured with delicate valenciennes
lace and insertion.
Caught to her hair with bridal or
ange blossoms and falling about her in
graceful folds, was the conventions
veil of misty tulle, and she carried q
sheaf of long stemmed roses.
The couple stood to exchange theil
vows beneath a canopy woven of white
satin ribbon and MALE from which
hung wedding bell of white carna
tions and ferns. A background OF
wine palm branches completed the
bridal boyer. The rooms were simply
decorated for the occasion, palms, ferns
and delicate blossoms being placed
effectively.
After congratulations and good wishes
had been extended, light refreshments
were served, the brides table being
strewn with violets, loves own flowers
Assisting the groom's mother in re-
ceiving the guests were her daughter s.
Mrs. w. F. Story and Miss Nellie Bick
nell and Mrs. James Bicknell. Madame
Bicknell was gowned in soft gray sill
with accessories of lace. Mrs. James
Bicknell wore an effective frock of white
crepe de chene, garnitured with rich
lace, while Mrs Storey and Mrs. Bick
nell wore pure white gowns of ligh
material.
When the bride left in a shower OF
rice her bouquet was caught by Mis-
Nellie Bicknell.
DR.. and Mrs. Bicknell drove to thu
attractive home of Mrs. Alice E. Nudge
at Walahole, where they have spent the
past week. They return tomorrow tt
town and will be at home in a cozy bun
galow on the Bick grounds.
The wedding is the elimination of g
pretty college day romance when both
were students at Oberlin college and
members of the same class, Miss Cooper
then being a student in the Music Con
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

County Clerk John Y. Martin wishes
TIE TIMES to say to its readers that
he ia grateful for the support given him
at the primary election and at the cleo
ton this week He feels, and justly
too. that it is splendid vote of conf
dence in him by the voters of the coun.
tY. He is thankful to one and all. His
best endeavor will be to give better SER
vice than ever to the people of the
county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

The republican nominees residing out
side the city of Owosso are pleased with
the vote given them here. That ii
would have been greater if Owosso had
been given 8 candidate for one of the
prominent places on the ticket is ad-
mitted on all sides. The effort however,
to stampede Owossoites to vote only for
home candidates failed owing to the
loyalty of the republican voters.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
New General Manager of the Ann Ar

George X. Lowell has resigned as
general superintendent of the Chicago,
Indianapolis & Louisville to accept the
position of general manager of the De-
troit, Toledo and Ironton and the Ann
Arbor, with headquarters at Toledo, O..
Mr.. Lowell was born at Dover, N. H.,
on March 10. 1858, and began his rail
way career in 1885, from which date to
June, 1889, he was connected with the
Boston g. Maine, the Gulf, Colorado 81
Santa Fe, the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific and the Louisville, Evansville d
st. Louis as locomotive, fireman, round
house man, freight and passenger
brakeman, train baggageman, station
baggage master and freight and pas
senger conductor. In July, 1889, he
was appointed master of transportation
of the Louisville, Evansville e. St.
Louis and his title was changed to
superintendent of transportation in
July 1890. He left the service of that
road in September, 1891, to become as
sistant superintendent of the second di-
vision of the Louisville, New Albany &
Chicago, now the Chicago, Indianapo-
lis d Louisville, and on January 90,
1893, was made superintendent of the
first division of that road. He held the
latter position until December II, 1893,
when he was promoted to the office of
general superintendent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Chairman G. w. Swarthout, of the
Sciota township republican committee,
has good ground for his statement that
I'VE are not the dark spot in the coun-
ty" A majority for every nominee on
the ticket places Sciota pretty squarely
in the republican ranks and Mr..
Swarthout and the other party workers
arc TO be congratulated.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Not far off was the statement that G
E. Ward would have "25OO majority il
all the republicans go to the polls" etc
As it was he has toward that number
with very light vote polled. No, we
shall not be compelled to say hell
with something left out as predicted by
the Press American
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Gratifying as is the election of Chas.
E. Hughes as governor of New York, it
is to be regretted that his majority is
not five times as great. An adverse
majority of sixty thousand will not
ruffie the feelings of w. r, Hearst.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

It's what was expected by all those
in touch with the sentiment about the
county. The only thing to be wondered
at is that the successful candidates did
not receive greater majorities.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

No man on the republican ticket has
greater cause to rejoice than County
Treasurer. elect Charles w. Shipman.
He won by good majority, defeating
one of the most honorable men in the
county
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

The generally accepted verdict is that
Byron p. Hicks will be as good pros
ecpting attorney as the county has
ever had. One thing is certain ne will
do his best
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

And Congressman Fordney carried
that rock-ribbed democratic stronghold
Westphalia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

The republicans of Shiawassee county
have endorsed Hon. Charles E. Ward
for Speaker of the House.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

G. w. Danforth, 3D. door east of post
Office, Owosso, has thirty swarms of
bees for SALE IF
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Yes, Shiawassee county endorsed pri'
mary reforml
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

With Uncle Joe" and mick" both
safely reelected the country is safe
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
Sunday Excursion to Toledo.

On Sunday, November 18th, the Ann
Arbor r. r. will give an excursion to
Toledo. Special train will leave
Owosso at sos a. m. Fare for the
round trip $1.25. /
Tickets will also be sold to Ann Ar
Dor at very low rates for the round trip
Returning special train will leave To
ledo at $3.50 p. IN.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Who was it that questioned John
Watson's running qualities.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

servatory. After leaving Oberlin, DIR.
Bicknell took his medical course at the
University of Pennsylvania, and after
practicing for some time in the Key
stone state, returned to his home in
Honolulu, where he has since resided.
The bride has been connected with the
faculty of the American Conservatory
of Music at Chicago for the past five
years and left wide circle of friends to
regret her departure
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09
The Rev. IrI r Hicks 1907 Almanac

The Rev. Irl R. Hicks has been COM
PEELED by the popular demand to resume
the publication of his we'll known and
popular Almanac for 1907. This splen-
did Almanac is now ready. For sale by
newsdealers, or sent postpaid for %
cents, by Word and Works Publishing
Company, 1901 Locust Street, st. Louis,
Mo, Publisher of Word and Works, one
of the best dollar monthly magazines in
America. One Almanac goes with
every subscription.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

Once more, q republican sheriff
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1906-11-09

We are all glad it's over.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-06

river. TIE association Is planning
the purchase aud fitting mp of these
grounds that are naturally attrac.
iRes having a large aud beautifu.
natural grove of Shade trees. The
large tabernacle purchased last year
with numerous tents for campers
will be utilized and everything done
hv the management to make it pleas
ant and comfortable for all who at
tend.
DR.. GlasscocK, the evangelist, with
local help from over the state. will
hold three public services daily.
Prof. and Mrs. CHM. of Sioux
City, Iowa, who need no introduce
ton to a Mitchell audience, will have
charge OF the music.
These services will commence Fri
day evening, July IL, and continue
for ten days.
The public is cordially invited to
attend any OR all of these services,
especially campers who want an out
ing.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-07-06
SERVICES SUNDAY
Remains of John j. Wallis Laid to
Rest in Graceland Cemetery
Services at Church

sunday afternoon at = o'clock fu-
neral services over. the remains OF
the late John j. Wallis we're held at
the Congregational church. and there
was a goodly attendance Of old
friends and neightors to pay a last
tribute to this very worthy old gen.
tleman. Surrounding the casket
were the floral offerings of a number
of friends, which spoke the mute
sentiments OF loving friends.
The services were conducted By
Rev. a. Craig %Bowdish, pastor Of
the Congregational church, and the
music was furnished BY the choir
under the direction OF Mrs. Cora
Boice-Crow. Mr.. Bowdish made
some very appropriate remarks on
the life Of the deceased.
At tie conclusion of the services
the remains were conveyed to
Graceland cemetery, where the in
terment took place. The following
! we're the bodybearers, all of whom
| we're oldtime friends OF the deceased:
C. f. Brown, A. q. Pringle, VIM.
Pattison, Geo. A. Thomas, Z. Fl. La
Fortune and A. L. G. Hilman.
The following obituary notice was
read by Mr.. Bowdish at the services:
John j.. Wallis was born December
8, 1882, at Henderson, N. Y, but
lived in Ohio with his parents from
the time he vas six months old until
! he went to Michigan in 1854. With
bis family he moved to Iowa in 1863
and took up land northeast OF Mitch
ell in 1882, where he resided until
some six years ago when lie came to
Mitchell and worked as a carpenter.
He was never sick or ceased his hard
work until last September when he
fell from a second story window OF
the Commercial and Savings hank,
building landing on the cement walk
below. From this he rallied, the
bones knit together and he was able
to he out on the street, by using
crutches. Not many weeks ago a
sharp pain took him in the right
side which resulted from the fall and
he passed away June 80. 1906. agd IS
years, 6 months and q days, from
%cancerous tumor OF the liver. In
the Michigan days he was converted
and Joined the Methodist EpiscOpal
church, of which he was an active
member while in Iowa. He was a
respected neighbor, loving friend and
and kind to bis family.