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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
CLASS OF 1908
Diplomas Given Twenty eight Gradu
uates of Owosso High School.

The interest of all the people of Owos.
so in the public schools and their pride
in the excellence of them was attested
Tuesday evening when the First Bap-
tist church was crowded to its capacity
with those desiring to see the class of
1908 receive diplomas and hear the
magnificent address by Hon. G.. A.
Gearhart of Buffalo, New York. The
church platform was nicely decorated
and with the graduates in caps and
gowns the scene was an inspiration to
all to aid the work of the schools in
every way possible.
Mrs. d. H. Lamb rendered an organ
prelude and the school chorus sang The
March Of the Torreadors and was heart
lily applauded, as they were when they
appeared twice later in the evening,
showing the grand effect of the train
ing of Miss Mary Lyon, who leaves the
schools this year for a new field of
work. Rev. q. w. Jennings pronoun-
ced the invocation and Supt. J. w.
Simmons introduced Mr.. Gearhart,
who sustained his reputation as one of
the brilliant orators of the country and
whose most excellent talks to gradu-
ates are becoming far famed He comp.
limented the pupils upon their work,
the city upon its school system and the
interest shown and aid given to all
efforts for the upbuilding of the people,
educationally, socially and morally. He
urged that good character is the only
foundation upon which success can be
built; intellectual development follows
as the next important factor; physical
development must be given much
thought and is absolutely necessary for
the long, hard fight that makes name
and fame. The cigarette smoking,
dime novel reading youth he considers a
dead weight upon human progress and
fills the world with wrecks, and urged
all to consider the cost of the foolish and
destroying habits.
Superintendent Simmons in a few
well chosen words complimented the
class on the arrival of the hour when
they receive the first sign of their efforts
to prepare themselves for lfes work
and presented the diplomas Glen Crane
being absent on account of sickness and
Walter Wise because of his being in
Chicago at work. Rev. G. H. Hanks
pronounced the benediction. The full
list of graduates appeared in last week
issue of The TINES.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
Eclipse Of Sun June 28.

An annual eclipse of the sun is an
nounced to take place June 90, and
this will be visible in America as a
partial eclipse. A large part of the
face of the sun will be eclipsed and
it will probably be one of the most in
teresting natural phenomena of this
kind which has taken place and which
was visible in North America for some
time. 1t will begin at S:15 in the morn
ing, Washington time and will end at
11:15. From reports which have been
made in advance of the eclipse it is
stated that if the weather is favorable
and there are no clouds the inhabitants
of this section of the country will have
an opportunity of witnessing a fairly
good eclipse of the sun.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
To the Glass of 1908.

The baccaleaureate address to the
class of 1908, Owosso high school, was
given Sunday evening at the First
Baptist church, which was crowded
with people interested in the city schools
and the scholars. All the other churches
of the city gave up the evening service.
Rev. F. L. Church, pastor of the Bap-
tist church, delivered an inspiring and
helpful sermon taking the life of Paul
the Apostle as. his text The class
numbering 2S, the members of the
school board, superintendent of schools
and the clergymen of the city were
seated on the platform. Gilbert Loring
sang a solo and Miss Ina Odell and Roy
Mclean rendered duet.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT.

livered an address on The Flag,
giving its history, bringing out facts
and interesting truths known to but
few and pointed strong moral in
honoring and respecting it,
Under direction of Miss Mary Lyon
the choruses of children sang most
beautiful patriotic hymns and songs.
The Dorcas Home children also sang
and waved the flag which they are
taught to love-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
County Normal Graduating Exercises

The Shiawassee County Normal
school in connection with the Owosso
high SCHOOL, graduated class of ten
this year, the exercises being held in
the Normal Assembly room at the
central building. The program in
cluded music by Mrs. q. L. Cramer,
Misses Shadbolt, Posthumus and Half,
the class and Miss Mary Lyon, talks by
Rev. C.sH Hanks on "The Teacher, .
and Principal c. T. Grawu of the Mt.
Pleasant Normal on What Education
Should do for Our Boys and Girls, y
presentation of diplomas by Commits
sioner H. E. Slocum and announce.
ments by Supt. j. w. Simmons
The class consisted of Mildred
Beardslee, Mae Bartlett, Garnet B.
Darling, Emma Haff, S. Agnes McCul-
loch, Magdalene Posthumus, M. Blanche
Slovenian, Ethel NJ. Shadbolt, M.
Alyce Tinker, Hazel Wiedman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
Ainsworth Permanently EnjoIned.

Judge Weist, of Lansing, sitting for
Judge Miner. has decided the suit of
G. H...Barrett vs. II. N. Ainsworth by
granting an injunction against the
defendants continuing or conducting
any hay, straw, bran, flour and wool
business for twenty years from May
10, 1906, when he sold out to Barrett.
The injunction is supposed to prevent
his helping his son who is in this line
of business, either by loaning him
money, endorsing his notes or assisting
at the elevator. No damages to Mr..
Barrett for loss of business were given
however, as the proof was lacking as
to damage done. Cost was also taxed
against the defendant and further
suit for damages may result,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
Win on First Ballots and NOmina=
tiOnS rIade Unani NOUS
The Selection of Republican Candidate for President Was Made
Yesterday Afternoon, the First Ballot Giving Taft 7O2
Votes, Knox 6S, Hughes 63 Cannon o. Fairbanks
40, LaFolete Is, Foraker 10, Roosevelt g.
Congressman James S. Sherman Of New York Named For Vice
President This Afternoon.

m-The third OF
wassi sizzling hot tandth NJ
The delegates beginning tire and the for pushing
presented
Roosevelt pushing
the work of the convention to prevent it,
Taft certain of nominating
Alabama will nomination right in favor Of Ohio Thous-
and of fans with Ias picture are being distributed" bearing the slogan
The following is the plank 1.-THE Republican party
federal and will insist that their enforce their and
procedure of the federal with
restraint order should issued without notice except where
Chicago Jun of
arrived handle
Senator voice
D"S ne nan ' with tine s @ S ne a n for n
commandment the minority then presented favong
from the platform committee rejected only % few scattering votes
Chairman Lodge the nomination for president will be made Thurs
Michigan
Of of the minority report % on resolutions & @ % we Cooper of wse1
the neishboring Michigan
greatest
policies pledges
continuance @ .,. under Republican administration %
enjoyment there shall equal all
which after II continued
lican
revision
special session of Immediately following the inauguration of the
Chicago 1S-Represcnavc H. Boutwell,
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demonstration
Congressman Fordne o of Can
non.
Vice-Iredent Fairbanks nomination presidency.
Following
delegation WOOdOd nominated
the delegation There ecOndng speech
called delegates
which
When demonstration
Burton began the nomination of Taft 2:25 When MIRA Burton
candidates their the demonstration
that this The organized
rade a an OF Ia
While speaking the hall
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
Sso,ooo IN FACTORY BUILDINGS
Contracts For Construction Of Stove
and Auto Truck Plants Let.

The Wood Construction company of
Chicago has secured the contracts for
building the two big new factories in
this city. The cost of each will be
$22, 900. Each main building will be
65x145 feet with wings on each and
will be built of brick and cement, one
and one.half stories high. The con-
tracts include vaults, electric lighting
and heating plants and will be COM
pleted in rs days. Work on the stove
plant has already commenced on the
site across from the Owosso Mfg. Co. 3
plant near the M. @. tracks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
r. George Monice Dead.

Ex-Sheriff F, George Morrice of Ben
nington township, died this morning at
the family home after an illness of sew
eral weeks following stroke of paraly-
sis. The funeral will be held at the
home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
Rev. c. H. Hanks officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1908-06-19
Elected Officers.

Colfax Rebekah lodge elected the
following officers Friday night, June
12:
Noble Grand-Hazel Trowbridge.
Vice Grand-Frances Mang.
Sec.-Flora Stanhope.
Treas.-Alma Cole.
Rep.-Rebecca Mclean, Frances
Rood.
Alternates-Fedelia Southworth,
Sisera Hale.
District Deputy Pres.-Sarah
Thompson.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
5000 PEOPLE
HEAR WILSON
AT MURRAY
Declaration That Soldiers Will
Put Down Lawlessness
Brings Cheers.
Says Ollie James Should De-
nOunce Night Riders.
BENTON THIS AFTERNOON

Gov. Wilson at Murray this morn
ing. spoke to an audience OF fully
5000 people in the court yard, ap-
pealing 10 them 20 use their utmost
effort to put down lawlessness and
uphold the administration in its eff
riding. In speaking OF the work
which the state is now doing TO put
down night riding, he said that the
soldiers were on hand wherever they
were needed and that he meant to
keep them there till all necessity for
their presence had passed; this seem
ed TO strike a popular chord, for the
cheering was prolonged and enthusi-
astic.
ollie James was present and the
governor gracefully paid his respects
TO him. saying that Ollie was a high
minded gentleman and had no sym
patty with night riding. He went on
to say, however, that II was not
enough for man not to say anything
in favor of night riders, but a leader
of the people like ollie James ought
at a time like this, TO come out bold
y and Enthusiastically and denounce
the lawlessness from which the state
was now suffering, appealing to the
people to restore law and order
Now take Jerry Porter for in
stance" he said ellis position on
this matter of lawlessness in the
Black Patch is so plain that it is un-
mistakable,' and appeal to you to
show as plainly by your votes for
congressman what your sentiments
are. Let your ballots this time be a
rebuke to lawlessness which will go
ringing down through the history of
this great commonwealth for all
years to come" After that the gov
ernor discussed She general political
situation. pointing out that under the
last Democratic administration the
values of the crops was at a minimum
while now they are at a point which
has never been equalled.
The governor is speaking to a
crowd of about 1000 people at Ben
ton this afternoon.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
WHIRLWIND FINISH
BEGUN In OHIO
and INDIANA

Columbus. Oct. 26.-The coming
week Of the campaign in Ohio opened
with the greatest activity in years
Both parties have arranged for q
Garrison finish. Senator Knox, Sec
retaries Root. Garfield and Post
master General Meyer will devote a
week to Ohio. Taft will close the
campaign Monday with dozeu
speeches. The Republicans have ar.
ranged for 800 meetings this week
for Harris, the nominee for Cover.
nor. He will make trolley tour.
For the Democrats Senator Gore
and Charles A. Towne will tour the
state.
Bryan will give two days to Ohio
Dozens of smaller meetings will BE-
held every night. Harmon, the can.
didate for governor, will make a
trolley and automobile tour of the
whole state.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Governor Dcnecn and Other
Notables Will Travel on
Special Train.
Thursday November 5 Select
ed as Day for Celebration.
BIG DAY FOR METROPOLIS

Metropolis. H.. Oct. 90. (Special)
The dedication OF the George Rog-
ers Clark monument at Fort Massac
park which takes place Thursday.
November 8, Will be the biggest day
IN the history of Metropolis.
A special car carrying Governor
Dencen. Secretary of State Rose. the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
ton, and many prominent citizens
CT the state will arrive at Metropolis
at 10 a. m, and leave at SEQ. This
gives the people OF all the surround
ing country an opportunity to witness
all OF the ceremonies and return home
the same day. Elaborate prepara-
tions have been made by the citizens
OF Metropolis 10 entertain the crowds
that win attend and no expense will
be spared 20 provide for the comfort
of the guests of the city.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
ARMY DESERYER
Is ARRESTED BY
PATROLMAN OWEN

Thoughts of his mother at home
IN aud grievlng over his cnlisting IN
the army were too much for jesse
Tucker. young soldier. who desert
ed from Uncle Sans army In August
and was arrested this morning by
Patrolman Tobe owen. Tucker does
not deny his desertlon. and the police
are waiting for Instructions before
he will be turned over to the army
officers. Tucker has been In Padu-
cab month, and the police have
been after him for over a week. but
Patrolman owen found him eating
breakfast this morning al the home
OF his brother at Eleventh and Ohio
streets. Serious trouble may be in
store for Tucker as he swore that he
was a single man, when Il has devel.
oped that he has a wife and a small
child in st. Louis.
Tucker enlisted in the army be
cause OF domestic troubles. and was
in company NJ In the first infantry
His company was stationed at Van
Couver, Wash. but he deserted Au-
gust IL at Murray. Wash. about
eight miles from Tacoma Tucker
says that he learned that his mother
WAS 10 and grievng over his enlist
ment in the army, and not being In
the army long enough to he eligible
for a furlough. he left the company
He hoboed his way TO Paducah and
arrived a month later.
Patrolman owen designated De
tective T. J Moore TO return Tucker
and telegram was received from
the army officers that particulars had
been mailed, and the latter will he
waited for II is thought that Tuck
er will be carried to Jefferson bar
racks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Republican House to Support Him is
Shown by the Same Returns Secured
By Prominent Newspapers.
PIVOTAL STATES LONG HELD In DOUBT
ARE SWINGING TOWARD THE OHIOAN
Result Of Private Polls Of Every State Shows Uniform
Trend Away From Candidacy Of W. j. Bryan

That William Taft will pivotal state and have
Overwhelming majority electoral
forecast secured by the New York Herald Chicago Record Herald St
Republic Cincinnati
trained
lows
As this the first forecast number the New York Herald and Gin
cnna Enuirer there
Republican this
lin
situation becouded
in Ohio
rapid
seem to favor the election of Taft sherman
Without making
lon the
with which
electoral college Ss than he needs election.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
EDITORIAL
SCHOOL BOND QUESTION.

There Is no more important ques.
ton before the citizens OF Paducah
than the school bond question. To
close the schools at the present time
would be a lasting disgrace TO the
city. There is no hope for the bond
issue. The tax burden is about al
the people can carry. The issue
must be met. II the school board
has no money and no credit, II Is
probable that the city officials will
guarantee fhe school board paper
and get II without dlficulty. No cltl-
zen wants the schools closed, and
believe every one would heartily ap.
prove the city's assistance In the EN-.
Urgency. which would relieve the ne.
cessity of the 100000 issue being
added to the state. county. city street
sidewalk and sewer taxes now being
called for by collectors
Il. w. WHITTEMORE.
mir. Whitiomore In right in ons
statement.-On only. There is nc
more important question before the
citizens OF Paducah than the school
bond issue" and, as no says, '1i
would be lasting disgrace II the
schools are closed" But. he Il
wrong when he says there Is no hope
for the bond issue. There Is. plenty
Of Il. and Il MUST grow better each
day from now TO the election 10 as
sure It's carrying.
THE tax burden Is all We can car.
ry." says Mr.. whlttemore. Yes. bu,
the bond issue won't ADD ONE
PENNY TO THE TAXES. They are
all they can be under the law. Some
thing else will have TO suffer. that Is
ALL so let II be something aside from
the schools.
As has been fully explained. the
law provides that the tax rate of sec.
ond class cities cant be over sf.S5,
and as Paducah's is that now. THE
RATE WONT BE INCREASED.
The law provides that the city
shall take care Of the bond issue for
schools by approprlating ten cents
on the dollar OF the assessment This
will he sufficient 10 pay all the inter
est on the school bonds and take up
the issue In twenty years.
The sun wants every man and wo-
man In the city who has the Interest
Of the children and the fair name of
Paducah at heart 10 think over tnis
bond issue this week. for truly there
never was a more important question
before them. We are facing the
great probability OF the schools being
closed. which. as MIR whhtemore
says. would he a lasting disgrace. a."
and we don't want Z done
The sun will h. pleased To have
arguments from any one favoring or
opposing the issue. as Il purposes
putting II squarely before lis read
ers this week. so all will be advised
when they come 60 vote next Tues
day.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26

Mrs. M. McElya. Ga years old. died
this morning at 4:3O O'Clock at her
home near MaNon Mills. OF general
debility. Mrs. MoENa as member
of the Christian church and was well
known for her many charitable deeds
She Is survived by three children:
Mrs. Ira Milliken. Mrs. Allie Barkern
both of Maxon, and Mr.. Ed McElya,
of Graves county. The funeral serv-
ices were held this afternoon at 3
O'Clock at the Maxon Christian
church The burial was in the Bethe,
cemetery near Woodville.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Meeting Thursday.

In the interest Of the bona issue
q meeting will be held "Wednesday
afternoon at the High school, begin
ming AZ $3.50 O'Clock. Charles X
Wheeler. Earl Palmer and Hal S
Corbett and other speakers will make
addresses II will he one Of the last
meetings before the bond issue Is
voted on, and large representation
OF citizens Is looked for
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
sunny slope school Resumes.

School WIS resumed at the sunny
slope school today for the first time
since the epidemic OF diptheria broke
out. The florence station school was
closed also. but school was resumed
asst Wednesday. Only one death ne
suited, as most of the cases we're
mild. The schools were closed two
weeks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Young Farmer Hurt

Sharp. Ky. Oct. 26. Especial -
Ollie Gore, young FARMER 90 yean
old. fell from a load OF fodder today
at noon and dropped IN between his
team of mules. One mule kicked him
on the head several times. and
knocked him unconscious. He was
pulled out, and examined by DR.. o. A.
Eddreman. The wounds were al.
scalp. and the skull was not frac-
tured. Eight stitches were necessary
TO close the cuts.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Pleas Feezor Dies.

Mr. Pleas l.. FeezOr. IS years old
died last night at 6:3O o'clock at his
home near Sharp. of lung trouble
Mr.. Feezor. was a well known farmer
of the Sharp, neighborhood. and has
been III for a year. He is survived
by his wife and one son ami one
daughter The funeral was held this
afternoon at 2 O'Clock at Mt. Hope
near Palma, Marshall county.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26

The Rev. q T. Sullivan preached
a forcefui and eloquent sermon last
night at the Broadway Methodist
church His theme was "The Signln-
canoe Of the Death OF Christ" and
DIR. Sullivan handled the subject in a
way that deeply impressed his con
gregation. The evening ofertory
was sung by Mrs Samuel Hubbard
and Mr.. John u. Robinson. In the
morning Mrs. Leila Wade Lewis. Mrs.
Samuel Hubbard. MIR. Slavln Mall
Mr.. John U. Robinson and Mr.. VIII
liam Clark rendered the offertory
There was one addition to the church
by letter at the morning service.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Smithland Student Missing

J. w. Robertson. a student at the
State University In Lexington. IL
missing. and Prof. A. NJ. Miller is at
a loss to know what has become Of
him. Robertson lives in Smithland,
and is known in Paducah. He mat
riculated in the science department,
ami was a member of the football
squad His disappearance may rival
that of Willis e. Smith, who has not
been located.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
RICHEST VILLAGE BANKRUPT.
National City, ILL.,, Had 20 Borrow for
Current Expenses.

81. Louis. Mo-. Oct. 26.-National
City. H., the richest village in the
world because OF the location within
us limits OF the big packing houses
and the National stock yards, with It's
industries and business. is bankrupt.
Robert Monroe, mayor, Saturday
floated loan for $1,000 with which
10 pay current expenses. Anticipa-
ton warrants will be Issued against
this loan.
The village is two years old. The
expenditures this year for improve
ments and ievee protection used az
It's funds.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
serious Clash Avcrted.

A serious clash was narrowly avert
I'd between the Lake county posse
and Sheriff Easterwood Oblon county
posse this morning. when Sheriff
Easterwood. accompanied by Hon.
Ernest Rice, of Dyersburg, former
state senator, arrested Sam Apple
white. the second alleged leader of
the night hiders, in Samburg within
a stones throw of the postoffice
Applewhite has been. for the past
week, the most hunted man in Obion
county. and particularly so by the
Lake county officers. Their leader,
Sheriff Kit Haines. had given instruc-
tions that he was TO be shot on sight
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
Leidecker Infant.

Little Miss Cara Christina. the
one-year and seven-months-ohd infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lei
decker, of Tyler, died this morning al
2 O'Clock of Group. The funeral VIII
take place tomorrow Afternoon at
1880 O'Clock The burial viii be al
the Mt. Carmel cemetery.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
To Collect Back Taxes.

City Solicitor James Campbell. Jr.,
Will leave early tomorrow morning
for louisville to make an effort 70
collect back taxes due the city by the
Mergenthaler- Horton Basket COM
pany. The amount of taxes due Is
about $1,000. -
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
In Indiana.

indianapolis, Oct. 26.-Indiana
will see the hottest campaign finish
Kern and Marshall, Democrats, the
nominee for governor. and scores OF
spellbinders, started this morning on
a special train to tour the Who'll;
state. Hundreds of meetings have
been arranged and every township II
included The campaigning will con
tinue until Monday night. Beveridgt
and Watson. Republican nominee fol
governor. and many orators on an
other special are making similar
tour and there Is the greatest actiy'
ity in years. =. ~ i-aIIALifM
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26

il he made the slightest attempt to
escape.
Applewhdte sent word to Sheriff
Eastwood that he would surrender to
him in Samburg II he would not per-
NIT him to be taken TO Lake county.
where he is wanted in the case of
Justice George VIM, who was whip
ped by night riders. Accompanied
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-26
OLLIE JAMES
And R. B. LEB
SPEAK TONIGHT

Democrats of the city have an
ranged for rally tonight at the court
house and Congressman Ollie James
and Robert e. Lee, of Louisville. will
be the speakers.
A parade starting at Democratic
headquarters will precede the speak.
ing.