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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15
GROWTH OF LABOR UNIONS.
They Began Here in 1903, When the
 New York Shipwrjghts Organized,


 The shipwrights formed a society in and also the carpenters did this in 1906 in the same town. This, says the Gateway, may be said to have been the beginning of labor unionism in the United States.
 In the next four or five decades or of the great industries. some of which lasted only few years Many of these gradually became national
 The printers were the first craft of any consequence to extend their or ganization all over the country. They established the National Typographi- cal union in 1852. So as to take in Canada they established the Interna- tional Typographical union in 1862, being the leader also in this broader field.
 The formation of great corporations try which began soon after the civil war melted larger labor combinations than had existed prior to that time. Some of these formed the National Labor union, established at a conven- ton in Baltimore in 1866, which en- tered politics in 1872 by nominating the Labor Reform ticket putting Charles O'Connor up for president,
 Its votes were few, and 1t attract ed no general attention in the cam paign. That broke up the combina- | ton, and labor societies, as societies kept out of politics for the next few years. As societies their most ex- tensive participation in politics was in the congressional campaign of 1906.
 Starting as a local secret society in Philadelphia in 1869 and holding its first general assembly in 1878 the Knights of Labor was the earliest so- ciety which aimed to gather all the workers of all trades into a single or ganization. It had 500, ,0O0 members in 1SS6., with Terence V. Powderly as 1 the head
 Then began it's decline and fall. It: strike on the Gould system of railway. i in St. Louis and the Southwest in 1885 it won. but the larger strike in 1SSt on the same roads it lost.
 From that time onward it gradual ly shrunk in iportance. To-day it i only a shadow .f its former greatness
 The American Federation of Labo rose as the Knights of Labor fell. A a convention in Columbus, Ohio, il 1886 the American Federation of La Dor was formed and it has gradualr absorbed nine-tenths of all the labo organizations of the United States. Il it the several crafts retain their au tonomy, but are federal for purpose of cooperation.
 In 1907 the American Federation O Labor comprises 1I9 national and in ternational unions and claims to hay 100000 members. The affiliatet unions publish PAS weekly or monthl papers devoted to the cause of labor
 The federation's head is Samue Gompers, and its organ, of which h. is the editor, is the American Fedora tionist
 Outside of the American Federatio, are about fifteen labor organizations the most important of which are tn, Knights of Labor, the Stone Masof.s International union, the Bricklayers and Masons' union and the variou. switchmen, trainmen, conductors anC others.
 The societies not affiliated with tn, American Federation of Labor have membership of about 500. 900. maxim, the members up of all the labor soci cities of the United States. in the az gregate, about 2,50o,o00.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15
Mortgage Deeds.

Charles c. D. Moore to Ella E, Wizard, Hazel street, 25 feet, s1,500.
 Magnus Manson to Eli Whitney, ct all, Edgehill Road, 150 feet, s2,000,
 Francesca Mature to Adam Hem, Orchard street, 40 feet. $340.
 Isaac Ullman to the Groton Savings bank, Grand avenue, 3S feet, SS,000
 Rebecca Kohn to Groton Savings bank, Grand avenue, 37 feet, $4,000
 John Moore ct ux. to Lillie V. Noy, Newhall street. 40 feet, $1,000.
 Pasquale Valente ct ux. to Carmela Milici, Oak street, 42 feet, $1,500.
 Pasquale Valente, ct ux., to Carmela Milici, Oak street, 120 feet, s1.500.
 Pasquale Valente, ct ux.. to the First Ecclesiastical society, Oak street, 42 feet, s4,000.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15
DOINGS IN REALTY
Papers Filed Yesterday in the Town Clerks
 Office.

The following papers were filed in the town clerks office yesterday:
 Quit Claim Deeds.
 Mark Ryder to Caroline A. Arnold, Carlisle street, 30 feet.
 Frederick Silverthau, ct al. to Alex ander J. Rawett, Mott street, 50 feet. Henry N Whittlesey ct ux. to Ed ward w. Lynch, Whalley avenue. 50 feet.
 The corporation of the President and Fellows of Yale college, to Her bert E. Smith, George street, 42 feet. New Haven Savings bank to Peter Sioholm, Judson avenue. 4S feet.
 Olivia H. English to Adolph Mendel, Chapel street, 21 feet.
 The National Savings bank to Nun siata Valente, Oak street. 25 feet.
 Julius Twiss to Joseph Iannueci ct ux., Wetter street, 50 feet
 Antonino Milici to Nunziata Valente, Oak street. 45 feet.
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District or New Haven, ss., Probate
 Court, January 1lth, 1908. ESTATE OF MARIA W. STILES, late
 of New Haven, in said District, de-
 cea scd
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and ap- pointed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said deceased to bring in thei. claims against said estate. Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted ii said esta te are requested to make immediate pay rnput to THOS. w. STILES
 if3 St Administrator
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District of New Haven, ss., Probate Court, January 10. 1908. ESTATE OF HAROLD S. VAN BUREN, late of Englewood, New Jersey, owu- ing property in said District, de- ceased
 The executriX, having exhibited her administration account with said es- tate to this court for allowance, it is ORDERED. That the 17th day of January, l91S, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, at court of Probate to be held at New Haven. in said District, be appointed for q hearhg on the allow ance of said account, and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publishing this order three times in some newspaper having a cir culaticn in said District.
 By the Court,
 JOHN L. GIDSON, Clerk j1S 3t
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Dist of New Haven, ss Probate Court
 January s. 1908. ESTATE OF LEONIDAS B. BALDWIN, late of New Haven, in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and ap- pointed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said es- tate Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment 10
 JOSEPH c. BALDWIN, Executor. By Burtou Mansfield, his attorney. j1f St
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Dist. of New Haven, ss. Probate Court,
 January 13. 1908. ESTATE OF ABIGAIL ]. DEN1SON, late of New Haven, in said District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited and ap pointed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said deceased 10 bring in their claims against said es- tate. Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 CARRIEBEL R. CHAPMAN. ili St Admhistratrix
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Warranty Deeds.

Samuel R. Blatchley to John Koch, ct ux., Farren avenue, 93 feet. . Herbert E. Smith to the trustees of Trinity M. E. church, George street, AZ feet.
 John D. Smith to John B. Smith, Brewster street, 50 feet.
 Joseph Iannueci to Julius Twiss, Weston street, 50 feet.
 John B. Smith to Dora A, Smith, Brewster street, 50 feet.
 Isaac Ullman to Rebecca Kohn, Grand avenue, S7 feet.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15
LEGAL. NOTICES.

Dist. of New Haven. ss. Probate Court,
 January IA, 1908. ESTATE OF BESSIE A. MORGAN, late of New Haven, in said District, de- ceased.
 Louis Bradley of New Haven having made written application praying that administration of said estate may be granted, as by said application on file in this Court more fully appears it is ORDERED, That said applica ton be heard and determined at Court of Probate to be held at New Haven, in said District. on the 21st day of Janu- ary, 1908. at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and that public notice of the pendency of said application, and of the time and place of the hearing thereon, be given to all parties interested in said estate, by publishing this order three times in a newspaper having a circula- tion in said District.
 By the Court
 JOHN l.. GILSON,
 j15 St Clerk.
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WANTED-Jones' Select Employment
 Agency, 2S Church street. Telephone 14Ol-l2. Connecticut's Largest Agency: male and female help supplied for mercantile and domstic srvic for any and all kinds of work. Sent anywhere. Open evenings
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WANTED-All good help should call
 here. We supply all the best places and always need large numbers. Slee- mans Reliable Employment Agency, 763 Chapel. Open evenings. ml4 tt
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of Allen X Williams, archi- tects, S2 Church street New Haven: Conn., until 10 a. m. on the 1st day of February, 1908, for the carpenter work, mason work plumbing, heating, electric light wiring, and painting of buildings to be erected by the County of New Haven on land owned by the said county, situated in Orange, Conn, in accordance with the plans and spa- cihcations prepared by said architects, copies of which may be obtained at their office. Proposals will be received for each of the above trades separate ly, or a combined bid consisting of the carpenter and mason work can be sub mitted. Accompanying each proposal there must be a certified check for 20 per cent. of the amount of each pro- posal Said check to be made payable to the county commissioners of New Haven. The right Is herein reserved to reject any or all proposals for said work provided If is deemed for the best interests of the said county so to do. Proposals for the work are limit ed to contractors residing In the State of Connecticut.
 JACOB D. WALTERS,
 JAMES GEDDES,
 EDWARD F. THOMPSON,
 County Commissioners New Haven Conn, Dec. IT, 1907.
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The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

LOST-Will the party who picked up a
 lady's pocketbook on Schuetzen Park car Monday evening return same to Journal-Courier office, 400 State street and oblige owner? Pocketbook valued as gift. j15 If
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

EDUCATIoNAIr-Mr. Frederick Weld
 will engage the services of a limited number of good singers for chorus choir Voices tried at lS9 Orange Street.
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HhLP WANTED Honk! Honk!
 Honk! Look sbarp to your interest. Now is the time for young men to learn the auto business. A thorough knowledge of your machine and how to repair when required is what we teach you. Open evenings. New Eng land Auto School. 73 Broadway. oS If
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

EUROPE-Informat given in re-
 gard to foreign schools and boarding places. An opportunity is offered for leisurely sightseeing tour on the continent. Address, Miss Adelaide Morse, IS Eld street j1i 7t
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WANTED-Cigar Salesmen. Exper-
 fence unnecessary; $1O0 per month and expenses. Peerless Cigar Co.,, To- ledo, Ohio. jS It
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ANNOUNCEMENT-Sleeman-s Relia-
 ble Employment Agency, 763 Chapel St, established 20 years. Largest, best in the State. Best male and female help for any and all kinds of work. Sent anywhere. Open evenings. Tel. 1422.
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WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY-Ab,,

WANTED FOR U. S. ARAIY-Able
 bodied, unmarried men. between 21 and S5; citizens of the United States: 1:
 or good character and temperate haoits, who can speak, read and write EnClish Apply Recruiting Officer, sso Chapel street. New Haven; 756 Main street, Hartford; 1922 Main street Bridgeport; 199 Bank street, Waterbury. i1a if
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SALESMEN WANTED.

One cent a word for each insertion, or five cents word for seven times.
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EDWARD P. BRETT,

BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR,
 Saving, Turning and Jobbing in Wood Of An Kinds. Window and Door Sc-~sns Cabinet Work, Pack ing Boa PROUT STREET.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

WANTED-Active partner in light
 manufacturing business. Large profits; grand opportunity; $2,000 needed. Business, this office.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

FOR SALE-Good, sound light horse,
 harness and rubber-tired runabout; also six new and old business wagons. All bargains. Orrin Delameter, 912 State street, jlS 7t
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

Dist. of New Haven, S.. Probate Court,
 December 23, 1907. ESTATE OF WILLIAM W BROM- HAM, late of New Paltz. N. r., own ing property in said District, deceas- ed.
 The Court of Probate for the District of New Haven hath limited. and ap- pointed six months from the date here of for the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate Those who neglect to exhibit their claims within said time will be debarred.
 All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 LUCRETIA E. BROMHAM,
 Executrix. Or her attorney, Harry W. Asher. Rooms 207-209 Exchange building, New Haven, Ccnn. Jl1 St
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15
AUCTION SALE.
One cent a word for each insertion, or five cents a word for seven times.

R. B. MALLORY, auctioneer, sells at 626 Congress avenue, (near Arch street. Thursday p. m: Parlor fur niture, mirrors, dining table, chairs, sewing machine, couch, rockers, ta- bles, chamber furniture, carpet, dra
 peries, pictures, ranges, refrigerator, crockery etc. Jl5 2t
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HELP WANTED-MALE.
One cent word for each insertion. or i've cents word for seven times.

HELP WANTED-Young man with
 some experience, who, can do detail ofllce work. Apply by mail only, giving full references and experience, and state salary expected. Stoddard, Gill bert X Co.,, New Haven, Conn. i'll St
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FOR SALE-One modern Mosler safe,
 it. in high, 3 it. in. wide; also one low desk, it. long, N. w. Hine, 1875 Chapel. j9 It
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EDUCATIONAL-Pr lessons in
 drawing and water color after Jan uary lst T. R. Waite, T kensington St d20 If
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AUCTION sALE-R. B. Mallory, Auc

AUCTION SALE-R. B. Mallory, Auc-
 tioneer, sells at 6S Minor Street (near Liberty), Residence of the late Mrs. F. H. Goodwin, Tuesday. 0 a. m,, parlor furniture, hall stand, book case, dining table, chairs, bureaus, rockers, tables. pictures, chamber fur niture, carpets, featherbeds, cupboard, parlor stove. books, range, ice box, crockery. etc. j1S 2t
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FOR SALE.

One cent a word for each insertion, or five cents word for seven times.
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SITUATION WANTED-FEMALE LIE
ANM0UNCEME MENTS.

1492
 for mattress work, feather renovat- ing or for particulars about Cotton's "Kno-tuf' Felt Mattresses best bed on earth. Mattresses made from old feather beds. Folding Mattress Co.,, Goffe street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-15

AUCTION SAIIE-R. R. Mallory, Auc-
 tioneer and Appraiser, 1123 Chapel Phone 2360. Residence 107 York Phone 1056-2. Household sales a specially.
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EDUCATIONAL.

One cent word for eacn insertion, or five cents a word for seven times.
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LOST.

One cent a word for each Insertion, or five cents word for seven times
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WANTED.

One cert word for each insertion, or five cents word for seven times.
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HORSES AND WAGONS.

One cent word for each insertion. or five cents word for seven times.
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FOR RENT.
DRESSM AklNG.

One cent word for each insertion. or five cents word for seven times
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SITUATION WANTED-MALE

One cent a word for each insertion. or five cents word for seven times
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-12
TO AMERICAN EQUITY MEMBERS
They Must Vote if They Would Not
BE Turned Over to the Loyal
Americans of Illinois.

The membership in Owosso has
been carefully canvassed and an
overwhelming sentiment appears to
prevail against the proposed consoli-
dation with the Loyal Americans of
Illinois and in favor of the New Era
of Grand Rapids Michigan society.
To strong petition signed by large
number of members including many
leading business men of Owosso ask
ing to have the matter submitted to
the members, a mailing list has been
refused and owing to an imperfect
list some members did not receive the
New Era proposition which has been
mailed Owosso members. II any
member failed to receive this letter
containing a card for a ballot, he
should notify at once w. l.. Parker,
J. H. Laverock, I. G. Curry or G. l..
Taylor by phone, mail or otherwise,
who will mail the member full in
formation with.a card for ballot.
You must vote no after the Loyal
American and do so at once if you dc
not desire the American Equity
transferred to the Loyal Americans
as the ballot must be in the hands oi
the committee before June 18th.
To prevent the transfer as above
you must vote no whether you are
prepared to vote yes on the New Era
proposition or not.
All who. have already voted on the
card addressed to w. L. Parker, su
preme President American Equit.
should ask for another card address
ed to w. L. Parker as the forme
card will be delivered to the Ameri
can Equity Office and may not reacl
the committee intended.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-12

dali thinks potatoes planted in the
right sign are not so apt TO have bugs
on them. Mrs. Giles thinks children
never cease to 5e an anxiety to their
parents.
"Hcw late will it do TO plant pota-
toes?" Mr.. Sprinkle says late po-
tatoes can be planted between the
18th and 18th of June with good
success.
Grace Love favored us with a reci-
tatior, "A Happy Family" which
was much enjoyed by all.
The ladies topic was then taken up
The ideal home" Mrs. Post
thinks ccntentment the first thing in
an ideal home and to obtain this we
must make it as pleasant as possible
for the young folks. Mrs. Barber
thinks the home should be kept clean
and neat so you can enjoy it after
a hard DAYS work.
Shall women vote" Yes, but If
they ever can is another thing and
if the new constitution is adopted
they certainly Will not as they nave
that fixed SO a woman who holds
property can vote on raising money
but they cannot vote for what shall
be done with it. They dare not lei
the women vote for they know some
Of their dirty tricks would be found
out.
Mrs. Mason read a very appro'
pirate piece on the subject.
Gentlemen's topic. Mr.. Peterson
gave a description Of an ideal farm
Miss Rude played a piece which
! much enjoyed.
The club welcomed one of thei
new members, Mr. and Mrs. Georg'
Fauth. Mr. and Mrs. Horton
names were voted on and accepted
so they will be with us at our mex
meeting.
The meeting adjourned to NEE
with Mr.. and Mrs. Giles July 2.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-12

From the hours of to 10 o'clock
a largely attended reception was held
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings being assist
ed in receiving by Rev. and Mrs. c..
w. Jennings, of Owosso, ard Mr.. and
Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Jennings was at
tired in gray crepe de chene and Mrs.
Taylor wore gown Of gray silk.
The reception room was decorated
with palms, asparagus fern and
white candles. Punch was served
by Master Walter Taylor on the
porch, which vas lighted with Japa-
nese lanterns. Refreshments were
served from tent on the lawn,
which was decorated with ferns and
flowers. Misses Elizabeth Taylor
Christina and Nellie Rogers and
Ethel Howe did the serving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jennings were the re-
cipients of largo number of beauti-
full gifts, including g cut glass, china,
silver and a Turkish rug from Nj.
w. F. Stewart. They left last even
ing on a late train for Detroit, Cleve-
land, Port Huron and other points.
On their return they will be at home
to their friends at 315 East Fifth
street.
Mrs. Jennings presented to the
young ladies who served gold beauty
pins. Miss Florence Fellows receiv-
ed the ring that was hidden in the
brides. bouquet, which she distribut-
ed among a crowd of girl friends.
The bride was born in Scotland
coming to this country with hel
parents when five years Of age. She
is a graduate of the class of 19O4
of the Flint high school and since
leaving school has held the position
of private secretary to Mr.. c. T
Bridgman. She is also well known II
local musical circles. The groom is
son of Rev. and Mrs. G.. w. Jenning
of Owosso, formerly of this city
He is graduate of the Pontiac higl
school and the Ohio Wesleyan col
lege, and is engaged in the undertak
ing business in this city. Both tn
bride and groom have the best wish
es of large circle of friends.
Among the guests at the weddin
from out of the city were Rev. an
Mrs. G. w. Jennings and family O
Owosso; Miss Ada Nesbitt, of Por
tiac; Miss Nora Carroll Herber
Sloman and DR.. James Taylor, c
Coldwater, and Mrs. n. E. McLai
of Rochester, n. Y.-Flint Journa
June 4th.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-12
Perry Council Meets.

The fight at Perry continues with
added chapters and added fuel for law
suits. The anti-saloon trustees with
the new president, E. b. Davis, who
takes the place made vacant by the
removal of B. E. Cummins, met, de-
clared that NJ. ]. Arthur was entitled
to the seat held since election by John
Olcott and after seating him proceeded
to expunge from the records the min
utes of the meeting at which John
Hicks was given liquor license and
the village money was voted to pay
costs of defending the suit to oust
President Cummins, ETC., village en-
Iployees were paid and other business
cleared up. The license faction will
probably take this council meeting and
its proceedings into court And 80
goes the battle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-12
A YOUTHFUL SWINDLER.
August Brodsick Was Clever Getting
In, But How About Getting
Out?

Quite a youthful and in some ways
clever swindler comes from Hazel
ton in the person of August Brodsick
who is now taking rooms with Sher-
iff Watson after a short but exciting
career. His wit appears to be ex-
hausted, now, however, when he
finds himself up against the propo-
sition of how to square things and
get out.
Brodsick presented a note for $50
at the State Savings bank at Owosso
signed by James Butcher, a Detroit
lumber dealer, who is well known in
Owosso, and note bearing his sigma
ture would be accepted as a rule.
The note was accepted by Cashier
Gallagher in this instance, but it
turned out to be a good piece OF
forgery. When Brodsick was called
upon to explain matters he agreed
to make good AS he disliked very
much to give back the $50, he
promptly forged another note for
800, which he presented at the Old
.Corunna State Bank, where he read
lily obtained the cash, $50 of which
ne used to square up his first deal
Everything worked we'll so he
| thought he would continue in the
| business. From w. A. Sherman he
obtained check for $4.00, which be.
ing written with a lead pencil he
easily converted into check fol
$125. This check was against Rob
ert Parkinson, and the bank will no
lose on it as it was made payable tt
bearer.
The purchasing of a horse by Brod
sick caused suspicion which lead t.
an investigation. Sheriff Watson
and Undersheriff Herrick found hin
sleeping in his sisters barn near New
Lothrop Friday afternoon.
Since the arrest it has developet
that Brodsick's deals include mum
Der of good business people beside
banks. Edward Carr, of Owosso
loaned him $4,000 on a chatte
mortgage which he gave on goods h
didn't own; Fred Brown sold him
wagon, spring tooth and a pillow
amounting to $79; Payne &c Eule
gave him $135 on notes; w. S. Eve
leth bought plow, horse and hal
ness from him which were covered b
chattel mortgages. Other deals ar
continually coming to light, and tn
list promises to be large one whe
they are all known.
August has some friends who ma
assist him in Strengthening matter
up. He is about 20 years Old
Journal.