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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-19
Attractions at, the
Local PlayhouseS

Henry Miller's associate players nave
escaped from sweltering New YORK
and should be about as pleased at pc
ing here as we are to have them. They
will play at the Van Ness theater Tor
two weeks and give us opportunity Oh
seeing what is perhaps the most re-
markably successful play produced lot
many seasons, "The Servant in the
House" Nance ONeil will begin
three weeks engagement at the Amer
lean and for her first Offering VIII give
US "Magda." The Princess changes IT'S
attraction this week after the success
full run of 1T Happened in Nordland."
Two musical plays are offered: Inc
Bridal Trap" and THE Song BIRDS.
White Whittlesey will appear In II !
Were King at the Alcazar; there VIII
be many new turns at the Orpheum;
the National presents an attractive
bill; the Central will have something
new IN meiodrama and the Chutes and
Wigwam offer novelties. Following are
the press notices in full:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
VIM. Marrah Killed by Train.

VIM. Marrah, of Detroit, formerly
OF Owosso, spent from Friday to Sun
day in this city visiting with friends
and old schoolmates, having been
making yearly trips here to look af-
ter property on Chestnut ST. belong.
ing to his brother living in Chicago
Sunday morning he was to leave foI
home and was at the Junction visit.
ing with Thomas P. Holleran. When
the train started to pull out he ran
for it, grabbed a the rail, missed it
and fell on the track. His legs were
crushed, his back and head injured
| and he was so badly injured inter
nally that he died shortly after in
the afternoon being unconscious most
day morning, being unconscious most
of the time. He was removed to Mr.
Holleran's home and Drs. Phippen
Arnold and Cramer did everything
possible to relieve him.
Marrah was unmarried and lived on
Twelfth street in Detroit. He is sur
vived by three brothers, Joseph and
Michael, of Chicago, and John, who
resides in Iowa.
A coroner's jury was called and
rendered verdict according to the
facts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
home during year numbered 33 males
19 females. The average was 46.
The institution now contains 40.
Organize for Local Option.

large and very representative
gathering of the citizens Of the coun-
ty, representing farmers clubs,
oranges, churches and other organi-
cations, assembled at Corunna, Mon
day, to take steps to organize the
county for a local option campaign.
The sentiment of all present was
favorable to an immediate canvass to
secure the names necessary for the
submission Of the question and for an
aggressive campaign for it's adoption.
After thorough consideration Of the
situation an organization was form
ed with e. j. Cook, of Maple River,
as president; S. E. Parkill Owosso,
w. A. McMullen, Corunna, A. L..
Beard, Morrice, G. M. Spalding, Per-
ry, s. B. Terry, Durand, Jay Pierce,
Laingsburg, Ward Devereaux, Ban
croft, vice-presidents; H. X. White,
Owosso, secretary; d. NJ. Christian,
Owosso, treasurer. The following
resolutions were adopted
Whereas, More than sixty-fve per-
cent. of the total area and more than
fifty per cent. of the population Of
this nation is now under the opera
ton of laws prohibiting the traffic in
intoxicating liquors, and
Whereas. A forward movement is
the direction of the Michigan Anti
Saloon League whereby ten counties
have already outlawed the saloon;
and 1t is expected that this question
will be submitted to at least twenty
five more counties this year, and
Whereas, This movemen is strong
ly endorsed by professional and bus
iness men in local option counties;
also in view of the general demand
on the part of the voters of Shiawas-
see county that they shall be per-
mitted to vote on this question at the
next spring election:
Therefore, Be 1t Resolver, That a
county organization shall be effected
under the supervision of the Michi-
gan Anti-Saloon League to secure
the submission Of this question to
the voters of Shiawassee county at
the earliest possible opportunity,
Be it Further Resolved, That every
agency seeking to secure better civic
conditions, including all churches,
oranges, farmers clubs and newspa-
pers shall, so far as possible, be en-
listed to secure the enactment of the
local option law, and a strict enforce
ment of the same.
Be it Further Resolved, That we
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Merits Another Term.

So little opposition exists to the re-
election of Register of Deeds Gilbert J..
Cole that it seems hardly necessary to
take any space to refer to him.
Like every Republican county official
on the list Mr.. Cole has made an excel
lent record. During the one term that
he has served he has devoted his entire
time and energetic the performance of
his duty in a manner which would
merit commendation. Register Cole
has succeeded in this purpose and his
services for the next two years will
have an added efficiency and be still
more valuable because of his experience
in performing the exacting duties of
the Registers Office. Those who have
business to do with him can testify to
the uniform courtesy and attention
they have received. Those who have
not may rest assured that in voting for
Mr.. Cole they will be retaining in office
a competent, honest and industrious
official. 1t is safe to say that no county
in the state has a more obliging and
competant force in the Registers Office
than has Shiawassee. Deputy Frank
Peacock has served 80 long and faith
fully that he has become a part of the
Office and his word on abstracts is law.
Keep both of these men where they are.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
No More Loans to Directors.

The adjourned meeting of the stock
holders of the Owosso Savings Bank
was held in the bank parlor Wednesday
afternoon, with large representation
of the stock present The report of the
committee appointed at the former
meeting to audit the books was present
ed and adopted. After some discussion
resolution was adopted declaring it to
be the policy of the bank that hereafter
no loans be made to any of its directors,
unanimous vote being cast for the
resolution. This is new policy on the
part of the bank and is rule enforced
by but few banks in the state How
ever, much sentiment exists favorable
to a change of the law making this obli-
gatory on all banks and it is but mat
ter of time when such rule will be in
corporated in the banking law of Mich
igan. The Owosso Savings Bank is to
be congratulated on taking the step.
To give the stockholders an opportunity
to reorganize the board of directors if
they wished to, the designations of all
the present board were presented. By
unanimous vote the meeting refused
to accept the same, thus expressing re-
newed confidence in the present man
agement of the bank.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Works for the Interest Of the County

Shiawassee county has had many
worthy county treasurers, men who
have striven to do the best possible for
the welfare of its taxpayers. IL is not
reflection on any one of them to say
that Charles w. Shipman, the present
treasurer, stands we'll at the top of the
list. If honest earnest endeavor to
serve well the people is desirable
quality in public official which should
be rewarded, then Charles w. Shipman
will be elected for another term as treas
urer. When elected two years ago Mr..
Shipman removed to the county seat in
order that he might devote his entire
time to the duties of his Office. He has
done so and has conducted the affairs of
the Office in such creditable manner
that his reelection should be foregone
conclusion if the voters of Shiawassee
want such capable officials as Mr.. Ship
man has been at the head of their coun-
ty officers. The treasurer's Office is one
of the most important in the county, in
the matter of requiring accurate, pains
taking, intelligence direction of it's
affairs. Assurance that it will receive
such supervision can be obtained by re-
electing Charles w. Shipman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
CIRCUIT COURT.

In the damage case of John A. Griffin
vs. Geo. w. Frey, for alienation of his
wifes affections, verdict of 81, 600 was
rendered in favor of plaintiff 1t is
understood the case will be appealed to
the supreme court.
The judgment rendered in favor of
the Western Wheeled Scraper Co.
against j. A. Tick, was set aside.
A verdict of guilty was found in the
case of the people vs.. H. N. Smith,
charged with bastardy.
Judgment for $3.50. so given to plaintiff
in the case of Samuel Willis vs.. Fred
Strausine.
BY agreement of the interested parties
a Judgment for $155 was entered in the
case of Frank Lee vs. School District
No. 8 of Vernon. Each party to pay
own costs. The suit was brought to re-
cover pay for digging well.
Decree removing cloud from title was
entered in the case of Emma Lowery
VS.. John Phillips.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Republican Campaign Meetinss.


The Republican County Committee
has arranged to hold meetings dur ing
the campaign at the following points:
October 10th, Antrim Odd Fellows
Hall. Speakers, Senator Tuttle and
Seth @. Pulver.
October 18th, Bennington. Speakers,
Senator Tuttle and Seth c. Pulver.
October 10th, Laingsburg. Speakers,
Senator Tuttle and Seth @. Pulver.
October Goth, Shaftsburg Speakers,
Senator Tuttle and Seth @. Pulver.
October 2lst, Perry. Speaker, Capt
E. p. Allen.
October 29d, Bancroft. Speaker, Capt.
E: p. Allen.
October 23d, Durand.
October 26th, Corunna.
October 27th, Fairfield town house.
October 2Sth, Middlebury town house
October Goth, New Lothrop. Speaker.
Congressman Fordney.
October 30th. Pittsburg.
November end, Owosso
The candidates for county officers will
be present at all the meetings.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Rec option for Grand Chancellor Curry

On his return from the session of the
grand lodge Knights of Pythias, Grand
Chancellor Ira q. Curry was met at the
train on Friday evening by large
number of the members of the local
lodge and escorted to Castle hall, led
by the Elks' band. A carriage had been
provided in which were seated Messrs.
Curry, Mayor Burke, who was the rep
resentative to the grand lodge meeting,
DR.. A. M. Hume, deputy grand master
of the grand lodge F. & A. NJ, and G.
T. Campbell, senior grand warden of
the grand commandery Knights Temp
lar. ARRIVING at the hall, Chancellor
Commander Hughes spoke briefyexpres,
sing his and the lodges satisfaction
upon the honor conferred upon Mr..
Curry, also referring to the fact that
the city was to be congratulated upon
having three grand officers in three of
the larger fraternal orders of the state
He asked J. H Robbins, long member
of the order, to preside during the
evening. Brief addresses were made by
w. D. Burke, w. H. Bigelow, g. T.
Campbell, DR.. Hume and |. G.. Curry,
and selections were rendered by the
band. Personal congratulations were
extended to Chancellor Curry by all
present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
DOrcaS Society Officers.

The Dorcas Society at it's annual
meeting elected the following Of
ficers for the coming year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. j. B. Hurst; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. r. M. Euler; second vice
president Mrs. R. P. Bigelow: sec
retary, Miss Ethelyn Gibson; treas
urer, Mrs M. E. Densmore; financial
secretary, Mrs. ]. w. Simmons: di-
rectors, Mrs. T. NJ. Wiley, Mrs. G. B
McCaugfhnar Mrs j. T. Walsh, Mrs.
Alfred Palmer, all of Owosso. Mrs.
c. M. Bilhimer, of Corunna. The af-
fairs of the society are now in good
shape, owing to the fact that the peo-
pie of the county have become better
acquainted with the work being done
and realize that it is their duty to
render financial assistance, At the
present time there are TWENTY-FIVE
children in the home.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Autom bile Speaking Trip.

Gov. Warner, Congressman Fordney
and Lieut. Gov Kelley, together with
the candidates for county officers, will
be at the following points on Saturday
Oct. 18th at the hour named
Laingsburg 8 A. M.
Bath, 10 A. M.
Shaftsburg, J / A. M.
Morrice, p. M.
Bancroft, P. M.
Byron, $3.50 p. M.
Durand, evening meeting to be ad-
dressed by Messrs. Warner and Kelley.
The public generally is given a cor
dial invitation to pc present and hear
these gentlemen discuss the issues of
the campaign.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
New Pension District.

Several changes have recently been
made in the field force of the pension
department of Michigan. These special
agents have charge of the work of in
vestigating pension claims and are re-
quired to visit all sections of the state
in looking up witnesses, etc. Shiawas-
see is now included with Saginaw, Tus-
cola, Lapeer, Genesee, Clinton and
Gratiot in one district, with Clarence
F. Barrett in charge. His headquarters
will be in the federal building at Sagi-
nav.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16

Acting for Detroit clients, Fred A.
Baker has commenced a suit to test the
validity of the mortgage tax law which
he believes to be unconstitutional.
Under the mortgage tax law farm
er whose farm is assessed for 1000
and is mortgaged for $4,000 is by virtue
of the tax on mortgages actually Obliged
to pay taxes on $l5, 900 though he owns
but $5, 600 worth of property" Mr.. Bak-
er contends. This is in violation of
the constitution.
Under the law permitting the de-
duction of debts from credits under
credit taxation, the holders of credits of
face value of $40, 900 on which $1,000
is owing is taxed only on $4,000. This
is unconstitutional. And even if each
act were equitably taken separately,
taken together they are unconstitution-
al and inequitable."
The pension of John Sw eet of Laings-
burg, has been increased from $17 to $50
per month.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16

Governor Warner made many friends
by his candid, straightforward talk at
Merle Beach. The Republican has
heard much favorable comment regard
ing his speech at that meeting. The
recount brought many friends to the
governor; but it developed very lax
procedure on the part of election boards
throughout the state,-St Johns Repub-
lican.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Missionary Society Officers.

The Woman's Missionary Union Of
the Congregational church elected the
following officers Friday afternoon for
the ensuing year President, Mrs.
Maud G. Thompson; vice president,
Mrs. J. 1. Mellick; secretary, Mrs Jen-
ME s. Morgan; treasurer, Mrs. c. G.
Duff; chairman home work program
committee, Mrs. M. H. Reynolds; for
eign work, Mrs. G. n. Hanks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Registration This Fall.

Every city voter should remember
that this fall there will be general
registration and that in order to vote at
the presidential election in November
his name must go on the registration
books anew. October 30 and 81 have
been set aside as days on which to at
tend to that important matter. The
books will be opened on those days from
8 a. m. to D. IN.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Petition Filed for Soper's Pardon

A petition asking for the pardon of
Alden Soper, recently sent to the county
Jail for ninety days for selling liquor
illegally, has been filed with the State
Board of Pardons but it is not believed
the Board will act on the same as the
law provides that pardons shall only be
granted where the sentence is a year or
more The petition bore about 100 sig
natures of Owosso and Corunna citi-
zens.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Prohibition County Ticket.

Representative, Joshua 9. Curtis,
Vernon; judge of probate, jefferson D.
Leland. Corunna; sheriff, Royce Mil
lard, Vernon; clerk, Charles T. Paris,
Durand; treasurer, James Hopson,
Comma; prosecuting attorney, Seth b.
Terry, Durand; coroners, Byron s
Knapp. Owosso, George F. Arnold,
Middlebury.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Pledged to Keep All
Men Within the Law.

In his speech at ST. Paul, Mr..
Taft gave this pledge:
IF I am elected as 1 expect
to be, I have the greatest pleas
ure in pledging, in the pres
ence of this grand audience, all
the energies and all the abili-
ties of which 1 am capable to
continue the Roosevelt poll
cies, to make business honest
and to keep every man within
the law, be he humble OF rich
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16

center, our attack against the saloon
as an institution rather than against
any individual or individuals who
may be engaged in or connected with
the saloon business.
BE it Further Resolved, That a
copy of these resolutions be sent to
every newspaper in the county, with
the request that the same be pub
lished at the earliest possible date.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16
Report Of rhe Superintendent of the
Poor.

The board of poor commissioners
has made its annual report to the
board of supervisors. 1t is lengthy
and detailed report, at that, covering
every phase of the work of relieving
the county's poor and unfortunate.
The grand total of orders drawn
during the year is $9.612.1O, divided
as follows.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16

temporary relief, Rush and Venice
are in class by themselves, as they
didn't expend a cent in the year and
other townships did nearly as well.
The third and fourth wards of Owos-
so must have felt the pinch of the
hard times as their supervisors ex-
pended nearly twice as much as the
other three wards put together.
The total temporary relief schedule
is ac fOl1owc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-10-16

The value of produce raised on the
poor farm during the year and con-
sumed there was $3,353.33; of live
stock on the farm. $1.967; live stock
during the year, $2S.S2; produce sold
$130.51.
The whole number of persons re-
lieved was .379. Inmates of the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-05-27

ThessMadison Press would like to
know wherein local option by coun-
ties is sstep toward prohibition.
While we are aware that the measure
would be something of an expert
ment in this state, the proposition
commends itself for this reason at
least, that the rural population trib-
utary to every town has a voice in
saying whether they shall be taxed
to keep up the saloons in that town.
Taxation without representation is
something the average American
will not long stand for, once he gets
the idea into his head.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-05-27
GOING AND COMING.

The last days of this week will be
noteworthy on account of two i'm
portant events the annual national
commemoration of Decoration day,
and the annual graduation of class
from our local high school. While
these events are in strong contrast
the one calling attention to the
passing of an honored class of our
citizens and the other suggesting the
entry of the worthy successors of the
intelligence and culture of today
both events enforce acommon lesson,
that the price of true honor is I'M
selfish service. All honor to the
heroes of yesterday and all hail to
those who have overcome in their
school course and who go out from
their school triumphs to overcome
the harder lessons of tomorrow!
May it be theirs, when they have
fought the igood fight of faithful
service and devotion to duty to en-
10y the satisfaction of the veterans
of today, in duty well cone and the
homage of their fellow citizens.
The triumphs and victories of peace
may be less dramatic, but are they
not quite as real as those of war?
! The little school ma who de-
votes her whole soul to developing
the characters of those under her
charge in right ways, the faithful
mother, the sturdy young man who
keeps his mental eye on high ideal
of life rather than on the main
chance, and fights the battle of free
dom by the conscientious and en-
frightened use of the ballot, each
has an opportunity for the exercise
of real heroism and the highest pat
riotism. Only, "Let not him who
putteth on his armor boast himself
as him that putteth it off," You
can only win the highest honors by
faithful service.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-05-27

Renublican state convention to be neld 10
the city of ST. Paul, Mimi. on "wednesday,
July 1st, 1908, at Ii O'Clock a. m IoI Ine
purpose of nominating Candidates on Tue
Republican ticket for the following sat-
ofices. to-wit: Governor, Lieutenant go ,s.
ernor. Secretary of State. Treasurer Altol-
ney General and two Railroad anu " aic-
house Commissioners.
The basis of representation IN salu Counls
convention shall be one delegate az IdIge
fer each election precinct, and one delegate
for each twenty (2O) votes. or MAJOR IfdC-
fion thereof 40 being for the purpose
nereof treated as major fraction OF ~
on,fhe average vote cast for all OF the ne
nnblican candidates on the state llcBet
al the general election in 1906 Tor lne
Following Offices: Governor, lieutenant
Governor secy of state. state auditor, state
treasurer and attorney general.
The primary election for the seiect.on VI
delegates to said county convention sndli
be held in each election precinct N salo
Redwood county on Saturday. the 10tn Gay
of June, 1 908, at O'Clock p M, and the polis
shall be kept open until So'clock,p P. 10. anu
shall be held at the November, 1910, poIln lg
changed by posted notice OF the preclncl
co nmittee.
Ali Republican electors. and all otner
electors Of the state without regard 10 past
political Affiliations. who believe in the prln-
cfples of the republican party and endoIse
its policies, are invited to unite under lnlS
call.
In accordance with the above apportlon,
ment the several precincts in said REDWOOD
county will be entitled to the following num-
her of delegates in said county convention:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1908-05-27

time on the side of his people, but
he soon joined the peace faction and
signed letters to Sibley. protesting
his friendship for the whites and his
desire for peace. Maggie, his wife,
was always loyal. She fairly distin-
pushed herself by purchasing from
her captors young and pretty Ger
man girl of fifteen, named Mary E.
Schwandt, and in protecting and
caring for her six weeks until she
was delivered to Gen. Sibley's army
at Camp Release. Except a younger
brother, who was badly wounded
and left for dead, Miss Schwandt's
family all persisted in the terrible
massacre. She was adopted by the
Indian woman as daughter and so
saved from the i'll fate of so many
prisoners in the hands of the savages.
For her services in behalf Of the
helpless orphaned girl in her time Of
great peril Snah-nah-win will have
her name cherished on the good
Indian monument at Morton. an
imposing granite structure erected
by the Minnesota Valley Historical
society a few years since. This struc-
ture commentaries the services of
the Indians who were truly loyal to
the whites during the outbreak and
saved at least one life. There are
only four names upon it now; Mrs.
Brass will be the fifth. By a ruling
of the monument commission it
could not be inscribed there until
after her death.