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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
New Vault Stones Here.

Recently w. l.. Parker, the we'll
known Owosso monument man, an.
nounced through The TINES that he
had secured from the Southern Ohio
Vault Co., the right to handle the
famous Ohio Bluestone grave vaults.
Last week a carload of these vaults
arrived in Owosso. Samples are now
on display at the Parker Marble and
Granite Works and at local undertak-
ing parlors. The special feature OF
these vaults is that they are moisture
proof, the grain of Ohio Bluestone being
80 fine that water will not penetrate it.
Mrs. William Rollo, her sons, Howard
and Walter, and daughters Leaft and
Edith, left this week for Toledo where
they will make their future home. Mr..
Rollo and another son, William, pre-.
ceeded them several weeks ago. MIR
Rollo is an engineer at the Valcan Iron
Works in that city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
T. O. Christian Sells Out.

T. o. Christian, the well known
jeweler, has sold his jewelry business
and fixtures to II. F. Steck of Wash.
ington, Iowa. The latter will take pos
session Jan. l. To reduce his stock
Mr., Christian is putting on big sale
which opens Saturday.
T. .. Christian has been an active
business man in Owosso for over 30
years. During twenty-seyen years
Mr.. Christian has occupied his present
store While retiring from the jewelry
business it is his intention to remain in
Owosso and to devote his time to look
ing after other interests.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
oWosso DRUMMERs' FEAST.
Local Lodge U. c. T. Celebrated
Saturday Evening.

Owosso lodge of United Commercial
Travellers held a big blowout Saturday
evening at the X. p. hall The event
of the evening was the initiation of six
new members. Senior Grand Coun-
selor A. T. Lincoln of Hillsdale, Junior
Grand Counselor Bowers and Past
Grand Counselor Gansley of Jackson,
administered the work. Earlier in the
afternoon business meeting was held,
after which six o'clock banquet was
served at Connor's Cafe followed by
short post prandial speeches.
The local lodge is gaining rapidly in
membership although only organized a
few months ago. It's present member
ship IL 30. The u. G T. is one of the
Oldest organizations in the United
States and has a total membership
above 10000 1t is composed only of
travelling men and furnishes insurance,
fraternal and social benefits.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Will Soon be on the Market.

Just as fast as possible J. M. ,Terbush
is getting the land which he recently
purchased south of the D. & M. and
west of Washington street in shape tc
offer lots for sale. A new plat is being
made, the streets are being graded and
the brush has been cut off.
Altogether 80 lots will be placed on
sale at prices well within the reach of
any. The name of the new addition is
to be Terbush Park. Buyers will be
we'll protected if they buy on contract
the provisions allowing suspension OF
payments in case of sickness and war
ranty deed of the lot in case of death.
1t is hoped to have the opening come
THANKSGIVING afternoon. The property
is all in desirable location and will be
a good investment for any one.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
West Side Indoor Bali Team Re.Or.
0aniZed.

The West Side indoor ball team
the champions of the state for five
years-held a meeting Saturday
evening and made plans to re-or-
ganize for another year. William ].
Bowling was chosen manager; Stew
en- Fletcher, captain; Eugene d.
Young, Jr., secretary; Edwin San
derhoff, treasurer. 1t is understood
that the membership of the club
will be about the same as last year,
tine players with two exceptions
Corcoran and Byrnes, being present
at the meeting. Practice will begin
at once and the boys expect to quick
ly get into shape to meet all corners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
City Sells Three Lots.

Bids for the purchase of two lots
which the city owned on Prindle
street were opened by the council
Monday evening, that of Mayor
Burke for 500 being much higher
than either of the others and his bid
was accepted. These are the lots on
weeks ago but not accepted as the
mayor objected to the sale without
making it open to bids. The olo
pound fractional yot on ComstocE
sereet was sold to Mrs Mary Fisher
for $50. 1t is proposed to use the
proceeds in building a fence and
shed on the city property on Je-
rome avenue.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
The Lansing Owosso Electric

A correspondent from Perry who is
in touch with matters relative to the
Lansing Owosso line. writes: Work on
the electric line is progressing finely.
Another gang commenced work We'd
nesGay. and with this addition it is ex-
pected that the grading between Nor
rice and Shaftsburg will soon be COM
pleted. 1t is probable that work will be
commenced between Morrice and Owes
so by the first of next week as the gangs
are to be put on that division as soon as
work is done between Morrice and
Shaftsburg. 1t is very gratifying to
know that it is finally settled that the
road is to go to Owosso. Flint is a fine
and growing city but we are closely al
lied to Owosso and its people. The peo-
pie Of Perry and vicinity welcome the
announcement that the road is going to
Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Local News

H. H. Hawley of Perry was in the
city Wednesday.
A. ID, Whipple and Mrs. c. S. Will
liams are in Estey on business.
Mr. adm Mrs. G.. w. Detwiler have
been in Detroit during the week.
Miss Jessie Gemmell has accepted
a position as organist at the Baptist
church.
Miss Alice Ladue, the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. p. p. McGinty for few
days, has returned to Detroit.
Rev. Carlos H. Hanks occupied
the pulpit of the First Congrega'
tional church in Port Huron on Sun
day 2
Oliver Campbell and Herman
Wickham are home from Flint
where they have been doing carpen
ter work for several months.
Geo. Mitchell, who conducted 6
grocery store at Pittsburg until g
few months ago, died on the 10th
at the home of his sister in Lansing
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Elks Thanksgiving Party.

Owosso Elks and their friends are
looking forward expectantly to the an
nual Thanksgiving ball to be held at the
Temple Thanksgiving night. 1t is plan
ned to make this the social event of the
year, The big hall will be appropri-
ately trimmed for the occasion. The
music will be all that any one can de-
sire, Satterlee's eight piece orchestra
having been engaged. Thanksgiving
day was never meant as day for long
faces, but instead for JOY and mellow
ness to others. That is to be the spirit
of the ball.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
EIGHT FROM owosso ATTEND
Tho Meeting Of the Independent Tele-
phone Managers Association
at Lansing

District Manager G. A. Blass of the
Union Telephone company, with F. e.
Burt and Misses Grace Wright, Ethel
Payne, Mary Doherty, Anna Cunning
ham, Blanche Gilbert and Esther
Haber, all employees of the Owosso
Office, attended the annual fall conven-
tion of the Michigan Independent Tele-
phone Managers association held at
Lansing, Tuesday and Wednesday.
These conventions are held twice a
year and are for the purpose of bring
ing the EMPLOYEES and managers of the
Independent Telephone companies in
Michigan into closer touch with each
other, and to instruct them in general
telephone work. The companies select
from their various exchanges, mum.
Der of their operators and send them to
the conventions with all expenses paid.
The plan has proved to be very prof
liable one and new features are being
added each year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Great Legal Battle.

After being in the courts since Chas
Blair was attorney general the case of
the State vs.. the Michigan Central rail
road for the collection of about four
million dollars claimed to be due be-
cause of the fact that the railroad com.
pany did not make true report, was
taken up in the Supreme court on Tues
day 1t will be one of the greatest
legal battles ever fought in Michigan,
with Attorney General Bird, L. E..
Barkworth and Otto Kirchner repre-
senting the state, Henry Russell, Henry
NJ Campbell and o. E. Butterfield the
railroad. The damage case OF the
same company against the state for six
million dollars for the repeal of its
charter is pending in the Wayne cir
cult.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Armory Site to be Purchased.

The council at the meeting Monday
evening passed by unanimous vote a
resolution naming d. M. Christian, j.
Q. Shattuck, E. o. Dewey. j. M. Ter.
bush, J. o. Parker, W. E. Hall and J
ii Robbins as a committee to select u
site for the armory which it is expected
the State will erect in this city next
year. The resolution also directed that
an order for $15, 900 be drawn upon the
city treasury payable to the order of
the committee, the amount being the
sum realized from the recent sale of
bonds. 1t is expected that location
will be decided upon at once and the
State military board asked to come to
the city to inspect and accept the same
if satisfactory.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Bogus Check Man Captured.

Geo. Lyons, claiming Ludington as
easily iV secured ninety Ss dsys Soa DS in ad the
Detroit house of correction. Reaching
Owosso Friday, he represented himself
at. Ludington for securing money by
false pretense. After securing meal
or two at the Arcade and talking with
the proprietor he asked to have check
for 50 cashed, was accommodated, then
suspected, arrested and given the sent.
ence mentioned by Justice Friegel II
has since been aseertained that he il
wanted at other places on similar
charge and he will doubtless be re.
arrested when his sentence expires.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
GOES TO OKLAHOMA
A. e. Smiley Will Take Up Farming
Believes in Out Door Life.

A. E. Smiley, the we'll known Owosso
shoe man, who is now closing out his
business is going to Oklahoma. He will
settle in the northeastern part of the
state where he will go into farming.
Mr.. Smiley is convinced that there is
nothing like the out door life for the
man who wants to live long and enjoy
life and good health. Oklahoma is one
of the best farming sections of this
great country, and he feels that it is
the one place for him. While regret.
ing to see him leave Owosso his many
friends all unite in wishing him success
in his new venture.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Funeral of Robert Thompson.

The funeral of Robert Thompson who
was killed in ST. Paul, Mimi, while
loading sheep, was held at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace in
Hazelton township, Saturday. Mr..
Thompson was one of the best known
farmers in the county and for several
years had handled large number of
sheep, going west frequently to pur-
chase them. While engaged in loading
a shipment he was caught and 80 badly
crushed by the cars that death quickly
epsued.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19

us hope, who deny Gods great
share and help in the bringing
about of our happiness and prosper
ity.
The poor and unfortunate should
be remembered and their hearts
made glad by deeds of kindness.
The wards of the state and the coun-
ties should have share in the fes-
tivities of the day, and day OF
good cheer and happiness should be
granted Those whose liberty is re-
strained for our protection.
Let us upon this day assemble
in our houses of worship and with
faith renewed and strengthened,
thank our fathers God and ours for
what he has done for us, during the
year that has gone"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
State Executive Board Meets.

The state executive board of the B
Y. P. U. met at the Baptist church in
this city, Tuesday afternoon to discuss
plans for the coming year. Among
those present were President Ralph
Barry of Albion, vice-president Miss
Fannie Harris of Mt. Pleasant; Dist.
Pres Rev. J. w. Priest of Fenton,
Ambrose Tower of Greenville, w. E
Thorp of this city and Rev. F. B.
Bachelor of Coldwater. In the even
ing the young people of the Baptist
Sunday school gave reception to the
visiting members in the church parlors.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
TO ADDRESS STATE coNvEN
TON.
Walter Hall, Butter Maker at Connor
Ice Cream Co. to Talk Before
Michigan Dalrymen.

Walter Hall, butter maker at the
Conner Ice Cream company, will read
a paper on whole Milk VS.. Cream" at
the state dairy convention, which is to
be held at Detroit on the 1st, I'd, Sd and
4th of February Mr.. Hall is regard.
ed as one of the best butter makers
in Michigan. At the Louisiana Pur.
chase exposition at st. Louis he re.
ceived first prize among all the butter
makers of the United States, his butter
giving the highest test. This conven-
ton will include exhibits of dairy pro-
ducts from all over the state, and will
be attended by all the prominent dairy
men of Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Elected Owosso Man.

When the Michigan Independent
Telephone Managers Association wants
a good man, it evidently comes to
Owosso for him. Last year Mr.. H. T.
Clough, then manager of the Owosso
Offices of the Union Telephone Compa-
ny, one of the big Independents, was
elected president of the association.
This year, his successor, Mr.. G. A.
Bloss has been selected as secretary and
treasurer of the association, his cleo ton
taking place at the meeting of the
association in Lansing, Wednesday.
Mr.. Clough, is now engaged in pro-
noting along distance telephone
company.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
State Champion Here.

Fred Stewart, state pool champion is
in this city and will meet the six lead
ing players of Owosso in a series of 100
point games, beginning tonight at A. C..
Herman's billiard parlors. Mr.. Her
man will present the player scoring the
highest number of points against him
with $40 cue. The contest continues
each night until finished.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19

The remains of Mrs. Mary Harsh
barger, who died on Friday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Reed
in Cadillac, were brought to the city
Sunday morning and taken to the home
of David Hook, funeral services being
conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev.
q. W. Jennings. Mrs. Harshbarger
was the widow of the late John Harsh
barger, for many years a resident of
Rush township and afterward living
in Owosso until Mr.. Fl. died. Heart
trouble was the cause of death. Two
daughters and q son survive her.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
KNAPP MEMORIAL SERVICES
Held at First Methodist Episcopal
Church Sunday Evening

A large audience gathered at the
First Methodist Episcopal church Sun
day evening to pay deserved tribute to
the late DR.. B. S. Knapp, leading
member of the church and CT ty, whose
death occurred few weeks ago. The
speakers were d. M. Christian, Stanley
E. Parkill and Rev. jennings.
Mr. Christian spoke of Dr. Knapp as
he had known him in church work and
paid eloquent tribute to the devotion
and fidelity of the latter to his church
His reference to his last talk with DIR.
Knapp and the regret that he felt in
the good mans demise touched respon-
sive chords in the hearts of all present
In particular Mr.. Christian dwelt on
the eyer near presence of the great
messenger, DEATH and of the thought
all ought to give to the preparing for
his summons to eternity.
Mr. Parkill's remarks bore strong
testimonial to the integrity of DR.
Knapp as citizen. In illustration he
spoke strongly of the lofty, clean ideals
of his late friend, of his clean life
among men, and of the fact that he
had the courage of his convictions
To Rev. Jennings it remained to
speak of DIR. Knapp as Christian. He
touchingly told of his last words with
the Doctor, of the latter's willingness
to assume any and all burdens, of his
beautiful. sunshiny disposition, and of
the sweet influence such life had left
with the church, its members and the
citizens at large. And like the previous
speakers, he deplored the fact that mere
words were so inadequate to express the
true feelings Of the heart for one who
was such staunch pillar of right and
good among his fellow men.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Sixteen Page Paper Again This
Week.

With another sixteen page paper
this week we find our reading mat
ter space badly crowded with ad-
vertising and the outlook is that
next week we shall have to issue
twenty pages. In this issue the first
installment of the proceedings of the
board of supervisors at the October
session is printed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
New Secretary.

George A. Young of Denver, Col, is
the new secretary at the Y. M G. A.
He took up his work Saturday. Mr..
Young is man of pleasing appearance,
with long experience tn association
work. He comes with the name of
doing things Everyone is glad to well
come him and wish him success in the
local field,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
More for tho Census Enumerators.

More for the Census Enumerators.
Births reported during the week:
To Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barton, on
Friday, twin sons.
To Mr.. and Mrs B. M. Salisbury, on
Friday, son.
To Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Stocks, Tues
day, daughter.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Marks
Thursday daughter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19

Mrs. Addie +. Smith, Mrs. f. A.
Griswold and Mrs. Strang representing
respectively the senior, intermediate
aud primary department of the Sunday
school of the First Methodist Episcopal
church went to Saginaw Wednesday
where thew are attending the State
Sunday School Convention. The con
vention closes Friday evening.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Owosso H. S. Team Won Good Game

In a really first class game the
Owosso high school football team
defeated the Flint high school boys
at Flint, Saturday, IL to IL. 1t was
a sharp contest throughout and vic
tory came to the Owosso boys just
before the whistle blew time for the
second half to end.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19

Miss Iva Bilhimer, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Bilhimer of Cal
edonia township is sick with ty-
phoid fever. Her sister, Miss Vivian
is just recovering from a similar
sickness.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19
Do Your Buying Early.

Everyone likes to enjoy Thanksgiving
Day. That applies to your merchant
and his clerks as well as everyone else
Do your buying early.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-11-19

Mrs. B. G. Miller entertained the
Ladies Five Hundred Club Friday
evening at her home on Water street.
All had q delightful time. Mrs. .Meng
and Mrs. Simmons captured the prizes.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
ARCADIA CENTER

Eight farms have been sold this past
year in this immediate neighborhood,
namely, Babcock, Emsley, Eddy,
Ludlow, Turck, Hall, Wagstaff and
Boswell. Five of them joining ]. l..
Campbell's farm.
David McFall, who bought the Eddy
farm, moved two weeks ago.
Mr.. Schwape of Tiffin, Ohio, moved
his family last week OH the Emsley farm
Jack Morey moved on the Parker
farm in Newark, Charles Barnhill on
the Allen farm, Art Daymon north of
Alma, Herb Warren south of Ithaca.
Will Holiday brought new house
keeper home few weeks ago We are
glad to welcome all of these new people
in our neighborhood.
Miss Bailey. the teacher, is giving the
children vacation.
Mrs. Hawkins and little daughter.
Twila. who have been visiting with l..
L. Campbell and family for several
weeks. returned to their home, Killbuck
Ohio. last week.
Nettie and Paul Birmingham are
attending school in Ithaca.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01

are home from the Normal for q
weeks vacation.
d. ii. Mclaughlin bought fine
colt from William Small last week.
Miss Kate Sweeney is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Thos. Judge of Alma.
John Carroll has bought a farm.
part of the John f. Duffy place.
Louise Mclaughlin visited Nora
Murray Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Duffy spent Sun
oay evening at p. d Egan's.
Mrs. f. b. Rockwell was in Elwell
Friday.
ID. Demoray left Tuesday morning
for Seattle. Washington. to visit his
son, sydney.
X. j. Mclaughlin was in Mt
Pleasant on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Will Michaels is spending a
few DAYS at the home of Mrs. Edd
Wiley. called there by the serious ILL
ness of the latter's mother.
George Mclaughlin is home from
Lake George.
M. Murray has rented his farm and
will leave for Owosso soon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
SUMMERTON

John Connolly made a business trip
to Shepherd FRIDAY.
James Egan has been i'll the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fox visited at
the home of Vim. Murray Sunday.
Miss Sarah Connolly visited friends
in Mt Pleasant last week. returning
home Sunday.
School opened Monday after ut two
weeks vacation. Miss Williams spend
ing the vacation at her home near
VIM.
Tom Connolly is at Mt Clemens.
Miss Sadie OConnor has been opite
seriously Ill. but is recovering.
Miss Rose Murray and Sadie Carol
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01
FOREST HILL

Mrs. Bert Kempt is enjoying a visit
from her sister from Dundee.
Edna Sias, Rena Mills and Mary
Brady have been on the sick list.
The school has vacation for week.
Mrs. Chas Coon has new hired girl,
Miss Meta Good of Pleasant Valley.
Mrs Markham returned from Mt.
Pleasant last Thursday. where she has
been for a week caring for the sick.
Ladies Aid will serve dinner on town
meeting day,
Elder Bussing has resigned as pastor
of the church in this place, so the Sun
day school will be held at ~ o'clock
until further notice.
Mrs. Ester Coon wishes TO thank her
many friends, who were participants in
the postal card shower she received
March 27th, and she very much
appreciated the thoughtful remembrance
and words OF cheer that they brought
her. She says she knows them all by
heart as has them all named.
+. w. Lake went to Riverdale, Tues
day.
The Pine River telephone association
annual meeting was held Monday after
noon in the town hall at this place.
Frank Ray has gone south to work III
Louisiana and other places for while.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-04-01

First publication March rs
order Tor publication sale or Mortgage of
real estate -
STATE or MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE -
COUNTY OF GRATIOT.
Al session OF said Court held al the PRO
pate Office in the village of Ithaca I'M said
county, on the 18th day of March A. d 1000.
Present-lsaac Seaver Judge of Probate
In the matter of the estate OF Iohn Hoilev
late OF the village Of Elm Hall. in said county
deceased 'S
Orlando II Sly. administrator having filed in
SAID court his petition PRAYING for license TO sell
at private sale the interest Of said estate in Ger
tam real estate therein described for the ptir-
pose OF paying debts, expenses of administra-
ton ana distribution of residue to the heirs
IT Is ordered. that the 18th dav of April
A. d. 1909, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon at
said probate office, be and is hereby appointed
Tor hearing said petition and thai the next of
Kin; heirs at law and all persons interested in
SAID estate appear before said court at the time
ana place, 10 show cause WHY license TO sell
the interest OF said estate in said real estate
should not be granted.
III IS further ordered. that public notice thereof
De given by publication of a copy of this order
LOT three sccessive weeks previous to said dav
OF hearing, in the Alma Record newspaper
printed and circulated in said county.
ISAAC 5 SEAVER.
"A lrue copy Judge of Probate.
Bfss NJ. sEAvER. Clerk 81 Probate