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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
A Sample of Public Ownership.

The Russian newspaper Sviet Is re-
sponsble for the following story:
when bapd Of terrorists recently
rushed a somewhat remote postal tele-
graph suboffice with the command.
Hands upv cool headed female oper-
ator managed to rattle off to the GEN.
trail office: Robbers are here. Help!'
The message was sent before the rob-
sc:-s had noticed the presence Of the
woman. The terrorists calmly proceed
ed to loot the Office safe, and after they
had departed the following reply to
the operators message was leisurely
licked off, Send proper service mes
sage, and assistance will be dis
hatched,v
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
Death of Rev. M. a. Thomas.

Rev. M. A. Thomas, pastor of the
Baptist church at Perry, died on Satur-
day, after sickness of several months.
Mr.. Thomas had been in Perry since
the first of the year, going there from
Durand, but had been able to preach
only few Sundays on account of his
condition He is survived by his wife
and three sons Funeral services were
held Sunday and the remains taken to
Pioneer, Ohio, for burial.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

Stuart III. Perry, who has 80 ably
conducted the st. Johns News for sew.
eral years, has sold the same to Lew
Cutcheon and has purchased one of the
daily papers at Adrian. The new pro
prietor is an experienced newspaper
man and will keep the News up to the
standard maintained by Mr.. Perry.
Both gentlemen have our best wishes
for success.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
In the Marriage Ceremony.

Somewhere before the benediction of
the marriage ceremony might be well
inserted Amiels beautifully cadenced
words to women facing their great life
work: "Never to tire, never to grow
cold; to be patient, sympathetic, tender;
to look for the budding flower and the
opening heart; to hope always; like God
to love always-this is duty. Anna A.
Rogers in September Atlantic
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
Another Case of "Estimate. !,

Fairfield. Ia, is city of about 5000
population, which owns it's own light
and water plants. A recent report Of
the period from April 1, 1908, to Dec.
81, 1906. shows that the cost of opera
ton exceeded the appropriation by
5000 for the lighting plant and $4,314
for the waterworks. In other words,
the plants are costing nearly $1,000 a
year more than was expected, with no
allowance for the depreciation, which
Is adding another $1,000 annually to
the cost
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
Interest Rate on Park Bonds Increased

BY vote of 462 to 1852 the voters
who were interested enough to cast bal
lot on Tuesday decided that the rate OF
interest on the park bonds voted some
time ago should be increased from four
to not to exceed five per cent,
thus carrying the proposition
by majority of forty-six over
the two.thirds vote. The vote by
wards was as follows: First, 1870 yes,
80 no; second, 106 yes, 80 no; third, rs
yes, 70 no; fourth, 70 yes, 30 no; fifth,
2 yes. AZ no.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
Gov. Warner will ask the legislature

Gov. Warner will ask the legislature
at the special session to pass new pri'
mary election law which will bring all
primaries hereafter on the same day.
AS it is now the nomination for COVER
nor and Acknowledgements comes the
second in June, county and district Off
GERS first Tuesday in September. 1t
would be better all around, to say moth
ing about the expense which would
be saved, to have all the nominations
made on one day and there is no reason
why the law should not be amended to
this end.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

The Hastings Banner, one OF the
strongest republican papers in the state,
has declared in favor of Gov. Hughes,
of New York, for the presidential nom
nation. 1t says: THE Banner believes
he is the safest and best available man
for the republicans to name as the sue
cessor of President Roosevelt. And we
are in favor OF taking the president at
his own word, and consider him out
of the running for 1908. With so good
and true man as Hughes there is no
reason for considering another term for
President Roosevelt"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

We wonder how many people realize
that the state of Michigan is caring for
nearly ten thousand people in its asy-
lums and penal institutions. OF this
large number 0, 8SS are in asylums and
the home for the feeble minded at La
peer, while 2,945 are confined in the
various prisons. The annual expense
for maintaining the asylums is 81, 1872
1876. 35 and of the prisons $646, 5SS. "a.
It is we'll to bear these figures in mind
when you think of the state tax.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
The following letters are advertised

The following letters are advertised
at the Owosso postoffice for the week
ending Sept ID, 1907: Louis Bear,
Mrs Mary Bentley, Mr.. Ray Birdsall,
MIR. P. j. Bloser, Ray Burtzell, Miss
Julia Curtain. Mrs. Jessy Craven, Ern-
est Eman, H. X. Follansbee, A. Gen
ney, Q. j. Hartshorn, Mrs. Eta Jones,
William Johnson, Miss Olive King
smith, Mr.. N. Mckee, Mrs. Chas. Nor
den, Miss Louise Motto, E. NJ. Smith,
Hubert VanValkenburg, E. B. Wagar;
foreign, Mrs. F. Pearce, Cali Vacck.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

Ohio has a township local option liquor
law and under its operation more than
100 of the 1884 townships in the state
are without saloons. The Akin law
which increased the saloen tax to 81 900
has resulted in decreasing the number
of saloons in the state at least 25 per
cent, and at the same time has greatly
increased the revenue paid into the
county treasures
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

Son-in-law Nick" Longworth better
stay away from the family circle until the
President has had time to forget the
statement which it is alleged the for
mer made to the newspapers in Hawaii
to the effect that the President might
accept nomination it there was
universal demand for him to do 80.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
RepubIIcan County Convention.

A Republican County Convention
will be held at the Court House in Cor
unna on Thursday, October 10, at III
o'clock A. M, standard time, for the pur-
pose of electing thirteen delegates to at
tend the Sth Congressional District Con-
vention which is called to meet at the
Armory in Owosso, at Q o'clock p. M.
of the same date October 10th, 19O7)
The several townships, precincts and
wards are entitled to delegates as fol-
lows
Antrim. 9; Bennington, 8; Burns, 8;
Caledonia. z; Fairfield, B; Hazelton
first precinct, 7; second precinct, 4;
Middlebury, 8; New Haven, 7; Owosso
township, Z; Perry, precinct first. 8;
second precinct. 8; Rush, 6; Sciota, 8;
Shiawassee, 10; Venice, z; Vernon, first
precinct. 12 second precinct, b; third
precinct, 8; Woodruff, A; Owosso city,
first ward, II; second ward, 10; third
ward, 8; fourth ward, 13; fifth ward, IL;
Corunna city, first ward, 8; second
ward, 4; third ward, 2.
By order of county committee.
WILLIAM FL. BIGELOW,
Chairman.
natad Owosso Sentember 10th, 1907.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

Congressman Fowler. of New Jersey.
put good deal in few words when
asked what was the duty of Republic
cans by replying; ITO comprehend the
public conscience and execute the pub
lie will"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
a Good record.

City Treasurer Curry has reason to
feel well satisfied with the amount of
money he has been able to collect on,
the summer tax roll. The total amount
spread was $52, 4OO39 of which $45, 900
has been paid in. 1t is an unusually
good record. 10
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
Republican Ticket.

For Delegates to Constitutional Con-
ention, Fourteenth Senatorial District.
ODELL CHAPMAN, of Owosso.
ALBERT B. Cook, of Bennington.
WILLIAM M. FITZPATRICK, of Owosso,
The election will be September H..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

The dirt is flying at Panama. The
total during August was 275, 900 cubic
yards, despite the fact there was rain
fall OF nearly twelve inches during the
month. This amount of work brought
forth a cablegram of congratulation
from President Roosevelt to Col. Goe'
thals.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

It is stated that twenty per cent of
the school districts in the state have used
the primary school money in an illegal
manner during the past year. Every
district which has violated the law has
been given notice that the money used
must be returned to the teachers fund
at onca
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

While defeated by few votes for
election, Odell Chapman has the salts
faction of knowing that he polled
larger vote than any of the other candi-
dates in this county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

During the last fiscal year 3l,2O1
soldiers and pensioners of the civil war
died, leaving total of 967, 37l pension
ers on the rolls. The total amount
paid during the year was $138, 1873, 412.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

Secretary Cortelyou's proverbial good
luck seems to have temporarily deserted
him as Gas Addicks has declared for
him for president.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
Marriage Licenses.

Herbert B. Reynolds, Owosso. go. 80
Lottie Azelton, Chesaning ........ 81
John Ward Sherwood, Owosso. go. 30
Alice HI. Fox, Corunna. ............. 81
Erwin Ross Garnisch, Wis, ........ 81
Nettie Belle Clark, Vernon, ....... %
BENZ. F. lies, Fairfield, ........... "a
Lulu l.. Trumble, Fergus, -. :. II
Alonzo Oberley, Caledonia, ........ So
Susie Fuller, Owosso, .............. 30
George Chambers, Vernon, asa. A
Mabel Rhodes, Vernon, ............ 35
Henry Kemp, Owosso, ............. 30
Katherine Ross, Owosso, .......... 30
Frank B. Rhodes, Grand Rapids. az
Minnie Hill, Laingsburg, ........ e
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
IL Sounds Well, But

Municipal ownership is one of those
things which sound well In print. But
like trying to raise oneself by the boot
straps, it appears impracticable. II
ought to be better and cheaper, but II
isn't. If 1t Is such q benefit and such
A valuable thing, why are communities
breaking away from the system and
returning to private companies under
rigid municipal control? = Leadville
lColo.) Herald-Democrat.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20
CONDENSED STATEMENT
OF THE
Citizens Savings Bank,
Owoss0, Michigan,

thereby certify the above to be true state
ment OF the condition OF this bank.
G. L. TAYLOR,
Cashier.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

Dated, Owosso, September 10th, 1907.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-09-20

owosso, FRIDAY, SEPT. 30, 1907.
The Press., 1907-12-11
pap,nared Dooa.

London veterinaries tell surprising stories about dogs. There was poo dle for which prime leg of lamb was roasted every day; and there were other pets which, when taken into the custody of the veterinary, were wis ited every day by their owners in car riages, whose footmen would get down from the box and hand in partridge breasts and other dainties on silver dishes for the sick dog.
 Old Noble, Queen Victoria's favorite collie, was often taken in as patient by one veterinary and found to be suf- fering from overfeeding. It would frequently eat a whole roast pheasant, and the wonder Is that 1t lived so long.
 A veterinary once got telegram from Oxford to go down instantly and treat pet dog that had fallen down stairs and broken its leg. But the veterinary had to wire that the last train was gone, whereupon another message came: "Take special" And he did. at a cost of $160.
The Press., 1907-12-11
MONsON.

MT. and Mrs. E. k. Thompson ex- pect to occupy their new home on Green street to-day. =s=-
 A. D. Ellis likes to rebuild even better than he likes to tear down, SO the chances seem good for 8 new mill on the old site.
 MT. and Mrs. George l.. Pero have returned from their wedding trip, and have commenced housekeeping on Harrison avenue.
 O. A. Whiton, who closed his market in pr. P. W. Soule's block a few days ago, is to start in business again in John Maguire's block near the depot.
 John Bowler recently took week off and broke record or two. He got married, bought farm, stocked the farm, put in furnace and shot two foxes.
 F. E. Severy has resigned as cor respondent for the Palmer Journal and the Springfield Republican, and Fay Holdredge has taken up the duties. Mr. Severy has proved himself ca. pablo and reliable news gatherer, and his papers will feel much regret to lose him. Lack of time has caused him to cancel his newspaper connec. tions.
 Past Master O. M. Gage installed these officers -elect of Day Spring lodge of Masons at their regular meeting Thursday night: W. M., Frank l.. Bliss; s. w., P. W. Soule; J. w., A. J. Buffington; secretary, N. A. Bugbee; treasurer, R. F. Bradway i; tyler, Lavavter Webber; S. D., N. P. Dempsey; J. D., E. R. Sisson; s. s., Frank Sutcliffe; J. S., H. E. Buffing. ton; chaplain, Rev. Abram Conklin; organist, George Ellis.
 The Ellis No. mill on Main street is running out it's stock, and will then be closed down. The machinery will all be removed, and part of it ship ped to the Ellis mill at Stafford, Ct It is expected that the building, which is in rather poor condition, will be torn down. No further plans as to whether it will be rebuilt or not have been given out. This mill was form. erly owned by R. M. & Theodore Rey- holds. Since then the mill has been owned by Heritage & Hirst, Handel Beach, and finally became the property of MT. Ellis, who has kept it running the past two years and employed quite large force.
 ' Julia M. Hobbs, 65, widow of Henry O. Nelson, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. H. Orcutt, on North Main street early Monday morning from the effects of 8 paralytic shock which she sustained late Friday night, and from which she did not rally. Mrs. Nelson was born in Stroud, Eng November 2S, 1S42, and came to this country with her parents when quite young and located in the town of Wales. November 6, 1864, she was married to Henry O. Nelson, who died 8 few years ago. In 1873 they moved to Monson, where she had since lived. She was a mem Der of Marcus Keep Woman's Relief Corps. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Arthur H. Orcutt of Monson. and two brothers, George W. Hobbs of Monson and Edwin Hobbs of Togus, Me. The funeral was held at the residence of MT. and Mrs. A. H. Orcutt on North Main street Wednesday afternoon at 2.3O o'clock, Rev. A. B. Clifford officiating. MT. and Mrs. A. D. Nor. cross sang Beyond the smiling and the weeping and "Nearer, My God. to Thee. '' The burial was in the No. 1 CameterV
The Press., 1907-12-11
cleanlna tho rxpewrlter.

The most important thing in clean ing a typewriter is to get the dust and grit out of the machine-not farther into it, as is too often the case. At least twice year every typewriter should be thoroughly cleaned with gas oline and then the machine should be left alone until all the, gasoline has evaporated. Then all points of fric- ton should be oiled and the ribbon. which was, of course, removed at the start, replaced. Simply as business proposition it pays to keep typewrit- CTS covered when not in use.-Circle.
The Press., 1907-12-11
WELLINGTON.
Mrs. Gardner is gaining slowly.


 "None but the brave deserve the fare" .s.-. ...
 Mir. and Mrs. Houohans are very pleasantly settled in the Pierce cottage for the winter.
 c. A. Oosgrove spent two days last week attending the poultry show in Springfield, Mass.
 The, little son of Bert Ruby and Alice Fenton Ruby has been named Clark Fenton Ruby.
 Don't forget there are ten com mandments. If you've bad memory, count them on your toes" !"
 Miss Mabel Clark led the Endeavor Sunday evening. Mrs. Wolfe pre- sided at the business meeting.
 Joseph Dimock and wife are house. keeping in the new house built by Eddy Burdick on the old Thomas Rider place.
 Rev. A. Gardner spoke Sunday morning from Romans 8:28. Sub. ject, "The harmony of Providence for the good."
 Mrs. and Miss Clark are at home again, having greatly enjoyed their Holyoke visit. Mrs. Clark has three brothers living in that city.
 The mid.wee prayer meeting last Thursday evening was held at Maple Corner, this week Thursday evening it will be held at the Baptist parson- age. [.
 Lila Snow has SO far recovered from the appendicitis operation sustained at St. Francis hospital, Hartford, as to be brought home, and is able to be out of doors.
 Mrs. Cleeworth. the grandmother of Fred Squire, is quite poorly, being very much reduced by bleeding from the nose. The youngest son of MT. Squire is also quite ill.
 Sunday morning Rev. O. W. Wolfe spoke interestingly from Matt. 8: 25 Topic, Do we need Saviour?" The delightful morning brought out an un- usually large audience.
 It Is sad for a genuine tree-lover to see the beautiful and luxuriant land marks, that have been 8 comfort and an inspiration for years. sacrificed to the relentless woodman's s axe.
 The letters of Mrs. Hans M. Han. sen, IT,, to her friends here are very pleasant reading, telling of her im- proved health and of her pleasant sur in the summer land of Florida. ..
 The statistics of home industries in Bohemia, as set forth in the history of Bohemia recently placed in our school libraries, would make interest ing reading for the arts and crafts clubs that are becoming such fad in many New England towns.
 The usual Baptist parish party will be held at the parsonage on New Years eve. A large and pleasant gathering is hoped for. A supper will be served, as for many years was the custom, and it is planned to make this, as of yore, the social event of the winter. The invitation is general and a good time is expected Of course, it is understood that the pro- ceeds of this party are for the benefit of the pastor and his family.
 It has been decided to have the Christmas entertainment and gift-tree at the Baptist church on Monday the 23d, so as not to conflict with the festivities, at the chapel, Holland side, or with those at South Pastor Wolfe has, a cantata that promises to be very effective, and with the assistance of Miss Harriet O. Robbins, sorganist, is training the children in their parts. All who can sing are assisting in the chorus. A dialogue, written by Mrs. Preston for the school, is also being
The Press., 1907-12-11
Tro,,hl. on +hs ManteIpIsoe.

eff you'll always give me full swing" observed the pendulum, "you will never have any trouble with your hands, S..
 ''1 don't know" replied the clock: e4sssEEf e4ssEEf 1t wasn't for your going back and forth in my works, never would have any strikes Chicago Tribune.
The Press., 1907-12-11
ExpIained.

Little Willie-Say, pa, what is the difference between "well" and "good' ? Pal have noticed, my son, that about the only time when you are good Is when you are not well.-Denver Post.
The Press., 1907-12-11
Pdnefferia ItaIiana Francesa. q q
 PTOprietad, Alfred BldUIlah

Servisio a domicilio tutto il giorno dalle 6 al mattino fino alla 4 ala sera Pronto servizo a ordini special per sposaliziie schandy. Pane Italiano, Francese, Ameri- cano. Specialita in pane Francese.
 4ws
The Press., 1907-12-11
.- EXPENDITURES.
# A 's9,sss.s8 !$1O,s55, s0 RECEIPTS.
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Lanes Family Medicine cannot save all doctor bills, but can save a good share of them. One two shilling package has kept a whole family in good health for year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
THE STOCK MARKET

New York Sept 26.-The declining tend ency of prices of stocks today was more marked than yesterday, although there was little change in the character or the mar ket for It's duIlness and narrow profess sionaiism. The incidents most harped upop were the poor reception given 70 the an nouncement of subscription privheges op New York, New Haven and Hartford stock and the approach of the october 1st settle ments in the money market The low tem- peratures in the West and the news that the head of the Union Pacific system naa undergone an operation also were emptoye" by the bears with some effect in their at- tack on prices.
 Aggressive operation by bear party was manifest in the dealing and common report attributed the leadership of the move ment to sources Identical with large opera tions on that side of the market througe the prolonged decline of the earlier part of the year. Pressure centered against the Pacifics and grangers and there also were some heavy offerings of United states steel That stock and the coppers were compara- lively firm, however.
 New York New Haven and Hartford made a further decline to 14Oh. figure lower than has been touched for many years. The proposed new stock issue proves larger than was anticipated and the issuefprice at i2S compared with an expectation that the of fer would be at I50 as was the preceding is- sue.
 The incident was the occasion for much discussion bearing on the rapid recent ex-
  railroad companies noted for long stand ing conservatism and on the question os ability to maintain dividend returns or the new capital.
 The fall in the stock dashed the newly growing confidence in the betterment of the investment situation. On the other hand. some items of the days news served to confirm this feeling of confidence The news bearing on the market was decidedly mixed in complexion throughout. It was reported that considerable sales have been effected to foreigners of the Union Pacific convertible bonds since the dissolution of the underwriting syndicate and also of the New York City k per cent. bonds. The strength shown by these issues In the last few days has been a marked feature of the market.
 Such development would help to ex- plain the violence of the decline in foreign exchange which was extended today.
 Large offerings of grain and cotton bills are appearing in the forcing exchange mar ket. and It Is said by foreign bankers that nance bills.
 The local money market showed syptoms of the strain of the October settlements. Es- inmates of the amount of disbursements to be made here indicate dividend and inter est payments of S140,0o0,00e There is be- sides, the payment of an installment of $11,625,e00 of subscriptions for Northern Pacific stock payable on Tuesday. The rise in the call loan rate to four per cent. wac the reflection of these coming needs. Time loans were unaffected.
 BondA were steady Total sales par val ue sI.772,o00. United States bonds were un- changed on call.
 NEW YORK CLOSING STOCK LIST.