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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
State Seeks to Revoke Charter of D.
G. n. & M. Ry.

Lansing, Mich, March 2.-One of the
most important cases that has come
before the supreme rcourt in years is
that of the State vs. the Detroit, Grand
Haven d Milwaukee railroad, which
was argued Dtoday. The case has
grown out of an attempt on the part
of the attorney. general 10 rid the state
of the last lone of the special charters
and to compel this company to pay the
average rate of taxation.
This branch of the Grand Trunk
system pays tax of only one per cent
on its capital stock, which amounts to
$25, 900 year, whereas, if it were as
sessed by the state board of assessors
in manner similar to the other roads,
it would pay 100000 year.
The company claims its exemption by
reason of its charter, which was granted
in 1884, by the territorial council of
Michigan, and was amended in 1865,
making one per cent the rate of taxa
tion. 1t is the claim of the company
that the charter is contract and is still
in force. The state denies that the
charter is in force, but insists that ii
was subject to repeal in 1891 when the
otheri special charters were repealed,
and this question will be determined by
the court.
The Importance of the case is in the
fact that the difference between what
the company now pays and what il
would pay if the contention of the state
is upheld is over $50, 600 year now
and it is continually increasing. If the
state should prevail it would bring tx
its treasury for the benefit of the schoo
fund nearly $500 900 in back taxes. Il
the railroad prevails it means the com
pany will go on forever paying only
$25, 900 year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
PRESIDENT TAFT
VICE PRESIDENT SHERMAN

The inaugural exercises at Washing
ton yesterday were greatly curtailed
owing to storm, of unusual severity
which made it almost impossible to get
about the city early in,the day. Great
ly against his will, President Taft was
sworn into Office and delivered his
inaugural in the senate chamber, disap-
pointing the thousands of people who
gathered outside in the storm to wit
ness this stirring event. Thousands Of
visitors going to the city were stalled
on railroad trains in every direction for
fifty miles and most of them were up-
able to reach Washington in time to
see even part of the parade, which
was delayed in its starting and num-
bered only about half of those who were
to take part. The inaugural address
of President Taft clearly outlines to the
country his views and what may be
expected Of his administration. The
main points are:
The maintenance of his predecessors
policies.
Curtailing unlawful business methods
in such way as not to alarm legiti-
mate business enterprises.
p Relief for the railroads from certain
restrictions of the antitrust laws.
The amendment of interstate COM
merce laws.
The re organization of the depart
ment of of Justice, the bureau of corpor-
ations and the interstate commerce
commission.
Tariff adjustment to afford protection
equal to the difference in the cost Of
production abroad and at home.
Economy in government work and the
reduction of the treasury deficit.
Establishment of greater army and
navy as conservators of peace.
Passage Of postal savings bank bill.
I Extention of federal control over
states to enforce treaty relations with
other nations.
Reforms in banking monetary laws
to secure greater elasticity in the forms
of currency for trade.
Extension of foreign trade relations.
Continuation of Panama canal work.
Promotion of more political tolerance
in the south and better conditions
among the Negroes.
Fair play for labor; the right of
courts to issue injunction in labor
disputes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
a Musical Afternoon,s Program.

The Current TorES Club was most
enjoyably rentertainA Monday after
noon at the home of G9s. J. c. Osburn,
Williams street west, when many visi-
tors were also invited to hear Mrs. M.
D. Roth's paper on French music and
composers, and listen to a program of
songs and instrumental music.
The paper which showed much
thought was read in sections, that or
GounOd's life and the opera Faust W..
ing followed by Miss Blanche Mooras
singing the flower song and Mrs. Earl
Hallsang Gavotte illustrating Charles
Thomas production.
Misst Haskell also rendered Greig's
Spring" and as an encore Metcalf's
Absent"
Mrs. Roth's. ideas and history of Mas
senet was followed by three songs by
Miss Gertrude Smith of Morrice, and
ner singing was most heartily encored
Misses Haskell and Springett rendered
the "Marseilles hymn" and as an encore
played America bringing the audi
ence to its feet to join in singing the
best nations hymn. An hour was spent
socially and luncheon followed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05

~ URING the early years of the
government, before the capital
was moved to Washington, the
induction Of "a president, al
though a ceremony Of great dignity
and solemnity, was very small and
select affair.
In New York for nearly a fortnight
preceding the great day Of April 81,
1850. every tavern and boarding house
had been thronged with visitors, and
on the day before the Inauguration
every private house was filled with
guests from all parts Of the Union.
In the center Of the procession, pre-
ceded by the senate and followed by
representatives, walked George wash
1ngton. On reaching Federal hall the
troops formed line on each side or
the way. through which the president,
with his attendants, was conducted to
the chamber of the senate, where the
representatives had assembled a few
minutes before and at the door the
vice president received him and at
tended him to the chair.
The vice president then said, sir,
the senate and the house of represent
atives are ready to attend you to take
the oath required by the constitution,
which will be administered by the
state of New York" The president
answered, II am ready to proceed"
The vice president and the senators
led the way, and, followed by the rep
resentatives, Washington walked to
the outside gallery, overlooking both
Wall and Broad streets, which were
filed with sea OF upturned faces.
Washington's first official act was TO
attend service in old st. PauPs.
The second inauguration of Presi-
dent washington took place in Inde-
pendence hall, at Philadelphia. on
March A, 1892.
On March A, 1897, John Adams was
inaugurated president of the United
States In the old statehouse at Phila'
delphia. Although the day was favor
able, there was no parade or gathering
Of large assemblage.
Although the generally accepted ac-
counts of Jefferson's inauguration
make It appear that he rode to the cap
itol on horseback without attendance
and that the ceremony was of the
simplest kind. a newspaper of the day
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
Entertained With Luncheon.

Mrs. Miner Keeler of College avenue
entertained with luncheon yesterday
in honor of her guests, Miss Keeler Of
Owosso, and Miss Wiley Of Holland.
The table, at which 12 guests were
seated, was decorated with spring
flowers. Miss Wiley returned to her
home last night. Mrs Monroe Dun
ham will entertain with luncheon
Wednesday in honor of Miss Keeler and
Mrs. A. II. Vandenburg will entertain
with theatre party the same after
noon-Grand Rapids Herald.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
Presidential Inaugurations
From Washington to Lincoln
All the Way From "Jeffersofiian Simplicity"
10 the Pomp and State of Modern Times.

states. that ION this day President
Elect jefferson was escorted from his
lodgings to the capitol by body or
militia and a procession Of citizens"
Jefferson's second inauguration on
March 5, 1SO5,s was simpler, II possible,
than his first.
A Cerenenious Occasion.
The Inauguration Of James Madison
was the first ceremony which was
fmade q great occasion. The day was
ushered in by federal salute, and at
an early hour the volunteer corps Of
militia began to assemble. So great
was the crowd that the oath Of Office
was administered In the old hall Of
representatives, now statuary hall, at
the capitol For the first time in the
history Of inaugurauoDs the various
branches of the government were ush-
cred into the ball with ceremonious
pomp and parade.
James Madison was inaugurated the
second time on March 4, 1918. He had
military escort, and the ceremonies
In the house Of representatives were
, SlUllldT 10 luOSe VI uls uroL lhduS VI
ton. In the evening there was an In
auguration ball at Davis hotel, which
is now the Metropolitan.
The 4th Of March, 1917, was a beau
tiful day, and there was large crowd
to witness the Inauguration ceremo-
nies. The president elect and vice
president elect left the .private resi-
dence Of President Monroe, attended
by a large cavalcade Of citizens on
horseback. They were met at the capi-
tol by the militia, and the ceremony
took place in the senate chamber
which Is now the supreme court yoo1.
AS the day for the second inau"ura'
ton Of James Monroe fell on Sunday.
the ceremony took place the following
day, Monday. March 5.
John Quincy Adams was inaugura ed
on March 4, 1895, and the day was one
of great demonstration and display.
! President Monroe called at the Jesi-
dence of the president elect, who then
resided on # street, opposite the Eb-
bitt House, and here they were joined
by the military escort, and the process
sion, headed by the cavalry, moved III
once to the capitol
Continued on page:7)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
Stockholders. Oppose Re. organic alton

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Union Telephone Co. to
be held at Alma, March 18th, the ques-
ton of reorganization is to he voted
upon. Each stockholder has received a
circular sletter setting forth the object
of the new plan and one vigorously
opposing.~.the change suggested. The
sentiment Of large majority of the
stockholders in Owosso and vicinity is
most decidedly against the plan pro-
posed and their votes will be cast in the
negative. The Union Co. has stood at
the top Of the list of Independent COM
panies in the state for good service and
conservative management in the IN
terest of both the puolic and its stock
holders. z This position cannot be ques.
TONED If the plan for organization is
defeated as it. should be by an over
whelning vote. tOwosso stockholders
will be wen represented at the meeting.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
j. D. Leland Again Enters Business

j. d. Leland, formerly in the banking
business at Durand, but who retired
last year, deciding to take life easy,
finds that he is not satisfied with the
plan and has purchased half interest
in the Derham Paper Co. in Detroit and
will move there and take up duties as
travelling salesman. Mrs. Leland will
stay in Corunna for while to look
after their property. Their departure
from the county will be regretted by a
large number of friends all over the
county, who wish them we'll in the new
undertaking.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05

Earl Patterson of this city, who was
arrested some time ago for stealing
number of pension vouchers from the
mail on the train between this city and
Muskegon and cashing the same, plead
guilty to the charge or forgery in the
u. s. court at Grand Rapids yesterday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05
Fences and bitches, This Month
The Law.

March is the month when farmers ar
range for their fencing and bitches.
Every farmer ought to know the law re-
garding those two important branches of
farming. The Michigan Farm Laws,
which the TINES is furnishing to all
its subscribers, gives the law complete,
Don't fail to get copy of the book and
read our offer on another page of this
paper
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05

The matter of paying for the keep
of horse owned by the Chief of Police
and to Ibe used for police purposes by
the citylh has been referred to the police
committee by the council
Married, Saturday, by Justice Nc.
Bride lin Corunna, Seymour Bigsbee of
Bennington township, and Miss Ann
May Marr Of Owosso. They will reside
in Bennington on the grooms farm.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-03-05

By order of the Council, runners will
be made for the city hose wagon so
that the long hauls in winter time can
be made without exhausting the fire
horses
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
SPLITTING NUISANCE
Hawking and Splitting is Caused by
Catarrh Germs

II the local authorities want TO stop
the disgusting habit of splitting mu-
cous on the sidewalks, they had bet
ter instruct the people as to the best
method of killing the catarrh germs
and curing catarrh.
You can easily tell by reading the
symptoms below whether you have
catarrh or not:
Offensive breath, frequent sneezing,
discharge from nose, stoppage of the
nose, huskiness of the voice, tickling
in throat, droppings in throat cough
pain in chest, loss of strength, varia-
BILE appetite spasms of coughing, low
spirited at times. raising of mucous,
difficulty in breathing, loss of vital
force.
w. L. Gokay has a sensible remedy
money back If it fails) for catarrh,
called Hyomei, which is vaporizod
air so antiseptic that when it is
breathed over the infamed and germ
infested membrane, it kills all germ
life and cures catarrh.
The price. including hard rubber in
haler, is only S1.00, and money back
if it doesn't cure. Extra bottles so
cents.
Il have tried almost every catarrh
cure on the market without benefit.
Have been using Hyomei for one
week and feel like a new man al
ready"-Wm. V. Goode, Newark, Ohio
June 81 1909.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told Briefly
for Busy Readers.

p. S. Colwell of Pownal was visi-
tor in town today.
Judge C. B. Kent of Dorset was IA
town today on business.
Another lot of rubber heels for 10c
pair at RamsdelPs.
The E. L. Nichols block ON Main
street is being painted.
James S. Silk is spending short
vacation in New York and vicinity.
William Thorpe of Bradford street
is recovering from his recent illness.
The high school football team will
play the North Bennington high on
Morgan's Park this afternoon at o.
clock.
Mrs. Joy Rudd OF Hoosick was a
recent guest Of Mrs. Buel Rudd OF
Union street.
There was a good attendance at
the opening session of the Young Wo-
mans club dancing class under the
direction of Mrs. T. p. Gregg in For
esters hall Tuesday evening. Miss
Mary McGurk rendered the music.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
The Food for Poultry in Winter

Much time and money have been
spent in what seems the almost vain
endeavor to make hens produce eggs
in cold Gather 1t requires but little
experience with poultry to learn the
fact that under ordinary circumstan-
ces, hens cannot produce as many
eggs in winter as in summer sum
mer is the natural time for the laying
of eggs, and in order to increase win
ter production there must be reproduc-
ed for the fowls as nearly as posi-
Bile the conditions that exist in sum-
mer. Mrs. John J Layzell of Bran
don, VT, has evidently succeeded in
doing this with her flock She says:
II have been using Pages Perfected
Poultry Food for the last three win
tiers and | find it the best poultry food
on the market | have tried several
different kinds but got no eggs until
began to use this food
If YOU want to know more about
this food and the best WAYS of using
it, write to c. S. Page, Hyde Park, vt.
for his booklet Profitable Poultry"
1t will be sent free postpaid to anyone
mentioning this paper.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
Have You Kidney rrOuble2

One or more of the following symp-
toms may indicate that you have;
sharp shooting pains in the small of
the back and loins, cloudy or smoky
urine, whittish or reddish sediment in
urine too scanty, highly colored ur-
inc, bloody urine, too frequent desire,
scalding or smarting pains in pass
ing, irregular heart action, puffness
under the eyes, nervousness, restless
ness, general debility, swelling of the
lower limbs, rheumatism, sciatica,
lumbago, gravel, etc. Rydale's Kid
ney Remedy is guaranteed to quickly
relieve and permanently cure all
forms of Kidney, Bladder and Uri-
nary diseases. Sold and guaranteed
by Shurtleff Pharmacy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
DORSET

Hon. C. B. Kent spent Tuesday in
Bennington.
Miss Bessie Eagleson is visiting
friends in Albany.
John Hulzberg of New York is Wis
iting friends here.
. H. Kent is on a business trip to
Middletown and vicinity.
Mrs. Silas Lanfear who has been
seriously i'll, is reported slightly bet
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Snyder were
recent guests at the home of l.. P.
Snyder.
At the Grange last week several
candidates took the first and second
degrees.
IT. F. c. I.iddle was unfortunate
last week in the loss of ~Trixy," a ia
vorite horse.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Davis of Man
chester were guests of Merritt Chap
man on Sunday.
On Monday night the elements of
rain AID wind favored this section
with abundance.
Rollin Weeks went to Bennington
on Tuesday to locate a stream of I'M
derground water it'll his magic wand"
for property owner there.
The house occupied by Mrs. Ellen
Ladd is undergoing improvements,
among them pleasant bay window is
being built on the south side.
The Sunday school convention of
last week proved a highly interesting
and instructive gathering and was
attended by large number from out
of town.
Many Dorset friends and acquain-
tances of Mrs. c. H. Cone of Benning
ton, deeply lament her death and ex-
press sympathy for her family in
their sorrow.
1t is with regret we chronicle the
continued illness of Mrs. Charles
Phelps Of the south part of the town
and her many friends hope for her
complete recovery.
Mrs. A. X. Sykes and sister Miss
Hattie Gilbert leave on Tuesday next
for an extended western trip which
will include visits at Elkhart. Chicago.
Waterloo and Lincoln.
Miss Fannie F. Fillmore of Benning-
ton was the guest of Judge and Mrs.
c. b. Kent for several days recently
and was a delegate at the Sunday
school convention last Friday.
News was received this week of
the advent of a son at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Montgomery OF
Williamstown, West Virginia and
grandson of Mrs. Ada Sherman of this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick Crane re-
turned last week from a trip to New
York While iourneying Mrs. Crane
was considerably injured in a coils
ion by trains but is recovering from
the shock.
The enterprising little Evening Ban
ner sent out a descriptive supplement
regarding the Hudson-Fulton celebra-
ton, which is most entertaining and
instructive and very acceptable to
many who we're obliged to forego at
tendance at any part of the notable
occasion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
Free to AII subsorIbers Of thIs PAPER

Every reader of this paper who has
anv trouble with either Stomach or
Liver can get free sample of Ry-
dale's Stomach Tablets or Rydales
Liver Tablets or both If needed by
writing to Rydale Remedy Co.. New
mort News, Va. These two .amedies
are not cure alls, one Is for stomach
troubles only, the other solely for
liver and bowel troubles Guaran-
teed by the Shurtleff Pharmacy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
Act CUic-.Iy

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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1909-10-13
Drysdale
Highgrade RubberS
Drysdale
Felt Shoes & Slippers

EXPERT SHOEFITTERS-WE HAVE
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SMITH ARCH-PROPS HAVE EASIED UP
MANY AN ACHING SOLE.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-09
DORIS MITCHELL.

subjects me to a great deal of jar and
it is to this that lay the cause of my
trouble. / suffered from pains in the
small of my back and annoyance with
the kidney secretions. used many
plasters but the relief obtained was
only temporary. / was having Sc
we're spell at the time | learned of
Doan's Kidney Pills and procured box.
| was SO much relieved by using them
that / procured a second box. They
entirely removed the pains from my
back and restored my kidneys to nor
NAL condition. l have not had the
least return of my trouble, but if do,
/ am confident that Doan's Kidney
Pills can be depended upon to give me
prompt and genuine relief. | gladly
endorse this valuable remedy"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburp Co., buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's sand
take no other.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Andreen of
Leadville have been at Cedaredge for
several days looking over the country.
On. Wednesday. through R. w. Curtis
they purchased the Thompson corner
and store building for consideration
of So, 100. They also purchased the
furniture and fixtures of w. Smith and
will continue the restaurant business.
They expect to improve the holdings
sufficiently to make first-class res
taurant.
Joe Hogrefe had his hand badly hurt
Monday while working at the Valley
View ranch, belonging to Mrs. Viola
Widney. He was helping with the
large hay shed when one of the work.
men above dropped plank which fell
on the hand of Mr.. Hogrefe, badly
mashing the little finger. If the plank
had been nearer him few inches il
would have caused frightful results
but as it is Mr.. Hogrefe thinks he es
capped luckily.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-09
Excursion Rates.

The railroads have granted an open
rate of one and one-third fare for the
round trip on the plains, and one and
one-fifth fare for the round trip on the
mountain roads for the great State
Sunday School Convention at Rocky
Ford on June 1917.
No certificates are necessary. Ask
for the excursion ticket to Rocky Ford
on sale June ID and 10; returning the
18th.
No credentials are necessary. Any
Sunday School worker in the State can
go.
Rocky Ford will take care of all who
come at the reasonable rate Of 81 per
day.
The Delta independent., 1909-07-09
A HARD STRUGGLE.
Many a Delta Citizen Finds the
Struggle Hard.

With back constantly aching,
With distressing urinary disorders,
Daily existence is bnt struggle.
No neeu to keep it up.
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
One hundred thousand people endorse
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Here is one case:
]. w. McKibben, 624 North Fourth
ST., Grand Junction, Colo, says:
"Doan's Kidney Pills in my case
proved to be remedy of extraordinary
value. About three years ago, l began
to have symptoms which plainly told me
that my kidneys were at fault. My
work and riding so much of the time.