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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-21
Henderson.

Born to Mr. and Mrs w Sloat, Oct. 20,
ten and half pound girl-Leslin
Cheney is on the sick st.-A few of
Hattie Bankers friends surprised her
Thursday evening, it being her fifteenth
birthday.-John White of Chaplin,
was taken suddenly sick Sunday, while
visiting J. w. Steve. N. G. Allen took
him home. Saver and Fan
ME Huber were married Tuesday Oct.
18th, and are now on their honeymoon
to Detroit, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
IN. @. Allen has Henry Davis work
ing for him nOw.-Mrs E. McGlockne
entertained the farmers'club last Satur-
day. About twenty-five were present.
The hall was we'll filled Wednesday
evening to hear the Hon. J. w. Ford
ney. All the Republican County candi-
dates, with the exception of Mr.. Rosen-
krans, were present. Coffee and sand
witches were served. Owing to the
illness of his wife, Mr.. Fordney return.
fedpto his home in Saginaw after his
speech-Mr Kinsey's brother visited
him over Sunday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-21

And whereas: The local papers
merit our appreciation for the at
tention and space devoted to this
convention, we wish to thank them;
Therefore be it resolved: That we
take this method of thanking the
foregoing, and all the speakers and
all others whose efforts have in any
way aided in making this convention
a success.
And that copy of these resolu-
lions be on roll of the District Lea
que and copy be presented to each
of the local newspapers.
(Signed) ]. H. Holderman
Ella M. Nickerson,
j. Hershey Longnecker,
Committee on Resolutions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-21
ShIawaSsee.

Saturday being the first day of the
open hunting season, 1t was quite gen
orally observed in this section by every
man and boy that was able to pack a
gun-Jess Morrison spent Sunday
with relatives in Saginaw-Mrs Ger
tie Booth visited her sister near Jack
son, during last week.-Mrs. Harriet
Pratt of Vernon, is g visitor at the home
of her nephew, Ward Wilkinson, this
week.-Mrs. Fishpool of Gladwin, and
Mrs Flett Of Detroit, were guests of Mrs
D 81 Morris, on Sunday-Mr and Mrs
Charles Morris of Gaines, were guests
Of the latter's mother, oyer Sunday
Rudolph Colby, wife and daughter OF
Owosso, visited Mrs Julia Moore the
latter part of the week - Charles
Lemon and wife of Owosso, ate their
Sunday dinner at the home of James
Lemon-Mrs Nora Garrison of Wyan-
dotte, is visiting relatives about here
&c w Nation is very much better
Mr. Scranton of Vernon, is visiting
his son William and family this week
Farmers about here who have har-
vested their potatoes report fine yield
bothiin quality and quantity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-21

opened with devotions and then al
ter few items of business had been
transacted the speaker of the eve-
ming A. r. Johns, ID. ID. of Court st.
church, Flint, was introduced and
until 10 o'clock, in a pleasing way,
edited and entertained the audi
ence in his usual mastery manner,
in rehearsing to them his recent trip
abroad to visit the Passion Play at
Oberammergau.
He depicted in a realistic way, the
beautiful scenery about the place
same, many historical incidents rela-
tive to this most wonderful clay
were related and the chief parts OF
the play related and presented i'm a
way that brought deep impression
upon the audience,
The convention was we'll attended
and splendid program rendered.
All go home inspired with new Wis
ion and ideal to make the year COM
ing the best among the leaguers.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas: We the Epworth league
of Flint District of Detroit confer
ence, in convention assembled in the
First Methodist Episcopal church of
Owosso. desire to express from our
hearts the gratitude we feel for the
cordial reception and entertainment
that has been extended to us by the
officers and members of the Ep-
worth league of this church and of
the Epworthians of Owosso and by
the friends in the homes where we
have been entertained.
And Whereas: We would thank
the ladies who have so kindly and
efficiently provided for the renewing
of our physical powers by the splen-
did repasts of which we have partak-
en-. We also desire to thank those
who had part in furnishing us with
such an enjoyable feature of this
convention as that experienced in
the banquet
And Whereas: We would express
our appreciation of the words of
welcome spoken by o. T. Jennings in
behalf of the local chapter of the e.
l.. Also for the warm and well chos-
ell words Of fraternal greeting given
by the Rev. A. j. Holland.
And Whereas: We wish to voice
our sense of joy at the spiritual up
lift that came to us as we listened to
the inspiring message of the pastor
of this church, the Rev. j. S. Stein
niger;
And Whereas: We desire to ex-
press our sincere gratitude for the
masterful and mastering address by
DR.. George Elliott of Bay City.
And Whereas: We would thank
the Rev. A. R. Johns for giving us
that great treat of visiting Oberam-
mergau and seeing the Passion Play
through the eyes of one who has the
power to present it so wildly.
And Whereas: Our presence in
this place has added greatly to the
labors of the janitor of this church,
we desire to thank him for his eff
forts for our accommodation.
And Whereas: The special music
rendered by the choir, the instru-
mentalists, and those who rendered
solos and duets, added greatly to
our enjoyment of the program we
would express our obligation to
them;
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-21
Garland.

Mr. and Mrs John Hay visited his
mother in Ovid, Sunday-Revival
/, services will commence at the M F
church Sunday evening-MissB Bertha
r, Stephan spent Friday evening and Sat
urday with Miss Lena Schwartz, in
Owosso-Mrs Jessie White of Edmon
ton,, Canada. visited Mrs Park Scott
Thursday--Thomas Austin has pur'
chased farm near Owosso, of Mrs Ada
Baldwln--Ward VanDeusen o. near
Elsie, visited his grandfather, Park
Scott, Monday-Mrs Harry Gates Wis.
tied at the home Of her cousin, Wallace
Burke, in Owosso, Saturday-Mrs
Charlotte Leavitt spent part of the week
with her brother, Park Scott, who is i'll
Mr. and Mrs Leo Christmas spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Oar.
win Green and family in Burton
/, Mrs Bert Crowell entertained her faith.
or from Muir, Tuesday-Thec carpet
rag social held at Ralph Taber's Friday
evening netted the society $13-Mrs
Florence Taber spent Monday night
and Tuesday with Ray Taber, in Owosso
F--r-A E Shannon received nine salmon
weighing over a hundred pounds from
Henry Conklin, of the state of Wash
ington. The fish were present to Mr.
Shannon and other friends of Mr. Conk-
lin fhere-The Christian Endeavor So
ciety held a business meeting at Bert
Crowells Tuesday evening. After the
meeting they were entertained at q
marsh mallow roast-William Scott
passed away Saturday after a number
of weeks illness. Mr. Scott who was Oh
years old, was an old resident of Rush
township, having taken his land from
the government in 1854. and living here
since with the exception Of one year in
New York state. Mr. Scott was mem.
Der of the Garland Protestant Methodist
church, and highly respected. The
relatives have the sympathy Of their
many friends in their bereavement
The funeral services were held at his
late home and the Methodist church
Monday afternoon. Rev f A Stevenson
officiating. His remains were laid to
rest in Fairfield cemetery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-10-21
corr..poud.n,. Please Note

Our correspondents are requested to
send news letters next week to reach
MS Wednesday morning as the paper
will be printed one day earlier than
usual
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
FESTIVAL MELTED $40.

The annual lawn festival given
yesterday afternoon and last night
under the auspices of the Women 6
Guild of st. Peters Episcopal church,
on the lawn adjoining the rectory,
netted about $40. The grounds pre-
scented an attractive appearance with
a number of different booths, deco
rated with the national colors. The
grab bag booth, in charge of Mrs,
C. C. Baldwin and Miss Laura Brod-
head, afforded much merriment.
Misses Gertrude Schroeder, Helen
and Dorothy Hanson, Mabel De
Worth, Frances Whitehead and Hell
en- Van Squirk waited on the tables,
The different booths and those who
In charge were as follows: Ice
cream-Mrs. P. Chase, Mrs. lofts
and Mrs. Lachar; cake-Mrs. Sam
uel Hornsby, Mrs. Oscar Schroeder
and Miss Emma Hornsby; candy
Mrs. Robert Williams and Mrs. Ed
ward Baker; lemonade-Mrs. Sam
uel Garretson, assisted by the Misses
Margaret Booz and Gertrude Martin.
Mrs. William M. Kent was in charge
of the ticket committee and Miss
Reid was chairman of all the com
mittees. % %, p. - w.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
AYS LATEST NEWS GLAND in ALL PARIS OF THE CITY
BOAT STEWARD
EXPIRES FROM
HEART DISEASE

Heart disease, caused by a comeli-
cation of complaint, resulted in the
death about 1880 O'Clock last night
of Christopher Edge, sixty-ive years
old. steward on the barge Chemung,
of the Delaware, Lackawanna &
Western railroad, lying IN mid
stream off the Raritan Yacht CLUB
bouse. Coroner Ferd Garretson was
called and brought the body ashore
in a basket.
Edge complained earlier in the ev-
ening of feeling i'll, and at IL O'Clock
HIS ailment reached such a stage
that DR.. Frank c.. Henry was sum
moned. His trip to the barge wasV
useless. however. for the steward
was dead when the physician ar
rived.
On being notified OF the death,
Coroner Garretson Investigated and
brought the body to his morgue In
High street. Nothing of value, save
a watch, was found ON the dead man,
The main Office of the railroad was
communicated with and 1t was
learned that Edge had no knoWH rel
atives in this country. He was orig
inally from Liverpool, England, and
from paper found in his possession
it was determined that he had fol-
lowed the sea for the greater part OK
his life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
RED MEN HAD
VISITORS At
INSTALLATION

Members of several tribes of Red
Men were at the semi-annual installa-
tion of officers of Pc Ambe Tribe No,
l65, Improved Order Red Men that was
held last night in their wigwam IN the
Jefferson building. Visitors were pres
ent from CAapford, P1ainfeld, South
Amboy and Elizabeth.
District Deputy Great Saehem Pat
rick j. O'Brien and staff accompanied
by a delegation of members from Opee-
chic Tribe of Elizabeth came down to
this city by launch. There were TWEEN
ty-six in all ON board. After the in
stallation by Great Saehem O'Brien,
and staff, addresses were made by Mr..
0 Brien, several of the staff and the
new officers. Great Guard of the Wig
wan Grace, of South Amboy, also made
some remarks. AS did Guard of the
Wigwam~ II. w. Kehoe, who presented
Past Sachem Thomas Lucas with ten
dollars in gold for securing the largest
number OF new members during the
past six months. The money was from
the retiring sachem R.. A. Bulls, who
Is now the prophet of the tribe.
Following the ceremonies and speech
pN2king the members and their guests
we>to Washington hall where a chick
en- suHNer was served under the direc-
ton of Caterer William PouIsen. There
was some more speech making and a
social time was held until near mid
night. Music was furnished by Will
Liam Pryen and Marinus Peterson.
The new officers installed are: Proph-
ct, r. A. Bulls; sachem, Henry C. AK
en-; senior sycamore, William Lund;
Junior sycamore, Benjamin Tryder;
first sannap, Charles Simmer; Second
sannap, Rasrnus Lund; guard of wig
wan, Fl. w. Kehoe; guard of forest,
Andrew Diedricksen; first warrior, Carl
Lorentzen; second warrior, Hans An
derson; third warrior, J. J. Deveny;
fourth warrior, D. Diedriekson; first
brave, A. Henig; second brave, Will
liam Dalton; third brave, Eugene
Mullen and fourth brave, John Ro-
decker, Those that composed the staff
of Great Sachem O'Brien were Great
senior sycamore, Hans P. Moser; great
Junior sycamore, Francis H. Frolich;
great prophet, Charles P. KlinecE
first sannap, Nathan n. Kimidie; see
ond sannap, William V. Burgan; chief
of records, Anton A. Sadler; keeper of
Wigwam, Joseph B. MCGOWAN; collector
of Wampum, T. Joseph Moran; guard
of Wigwam, Louis R~osenthough; guard
of forest, Stephen G. Conroy and great
mechinewa Charles NJ. Furman. @
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
MAS0NS
A BIG LAUGH
At PROCTOR'S

Proctor's theatre for the latter
half of the week, presents three ex-
cellent comedy acts. The Four Ma
sons, in a unusually droll farce COM
edy, lead the bill, with Boldon and
Quinn, musical comedians, second,
and dancing and singing Althea Nor
rfson, third.
Last night, the Four Masons, with
their country school room act ex-
cited considerable laughter and the
remaining two acts we're pleasing.
With a variety of motion pictures
the bill Ia IN of the best seen at the
local playhouse in some time.
These warm nights, when scarcely
a breath of air stirs without, the in
terror of Proctor's theatre is cooled
by humerous electric fans. During
the exhibition of motion pictures,
breezes from. these fans are waited
across the orchestra, but the fans
are turned off while acts are dis
played.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
!. Is a Wiss Child.

An official Of the immigration bureau
at Ellis island told a story Of a wise
little immigrant child,
"a little girl came over in the steer
age In search Of her father, whose
name she gave us. We sent for the
man, and he came and looked at her.
az can't tell whether this is Mary
or not said he. 4 haven't seen Mary
since she was a baby about three
months old. How can IstelI, then,
whether this is Mary or not%
"It was a question we couldn't an
swer, so we looked from him to the
child and from the child back to him,
remaining silent,
Finally, when we were all at our
wits end, he looked earnestly at the
child and said plaintively, Am 1 your
fatherf'
"And the wise little child answered
quickly, Yes, you are
And so we made her over to him"
New York Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
CONCORDIA TO
CONTEST
IN NEW YORK

About forty members of the Ger
man Singing Society Concordia plan
to participate il 1.-THE big prize singing
contest under the auspices OF the
New York German Singing Assocla-
ton on Sunday. The Concordia, rec
ognized as the second best German
singing organization in the state,
will contest for some of the valuable
prizes being offered.
Those going from this city VIII
leave on the Staten Island RAPID
Transit railroad at 1880 oclook
Sunday morning. They will partake
of dinner at Mangefls hotel, at 1853
Eighth avenue, after which they Will
go to the Manhattan Casino, the
scene of the singing event. The pro-
gram is to start at 3 O'Clock sunday
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
FOR AFFAIR AT BEACH.

Plans for a summer nights dance
at Boynton Beach sometime next
month were discussed at a meeting
of Star of Grace Lodge No. II
Shepherds of Bethlehem in Forester
hall last night. 1t will be held on
Wednesday. August II. The regu-
lar beach orchestra will furnish the
music for the dancing. The affair
will be public and tickets will be
sold by the members. A committee
composed of william Langans chair
man; George w. Brooks, w. p.
Bradley, Lee Langon and Charles
Calvin were named to arrange for
the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
O CLUB STAG

The entertainment and clam !, steam
held by the members of the Raritan
Yacht club last night far surpassed any
previous social affair ever held by the
club. About eighty people were pres
emf. DR.. George w. Tyrrefl0toid how
he had carried the flag OIL the. sRaritan
Yacht club to every point of the globe
on his recent trip around the world
and also gave a very. interesting .ae-
count of his travels. Samuel j. Mason
rendered several popular songs in such
a pleasing manner that he was forced
to respond with several encores. Sew
eral piano selections we're given by
Howard McHose. After the entertain
ment the guests and members of the
club assembled on the lower floor of
the club where they enjoyed a clam
steam. George Mead who is chairman
of the house committee merited much
credit for the efficient manner in which
he managed the affair. Plans were al
50 made to hold a dance on Friday,
August 5. Those who assisted Mr..
Mead on the committee were: John
Olson, John sofeld, Charles Barnekov
and William Hewitt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29

William TabarofsRy, of New
Brunswick avenue, visited friends
in Woodbridge yesterday afternoon.
Hyman Watkin, of New Bruins
wick avenue, visited friends In
Woodbridge yesterday.
Morris FeIdman. of Woodbridge,
was a local visitor yesterday after
noon.
Arthur Baumlin, of Broad street,
is spending the day as the guest of
friends in South Amboy.
Lester Spencer, of New Bruins
wick avenue, visited friends in Plain
field yesterday.
Frederick Randel, of New Bruins
wick avenue, visited friends at Nor
gan yesterday afternoon.
William Williams, of DeKaIb ave-
nue., has returned home after VISIT
ing friends at Mount Vernon.
Michael Brown, of Division street,
spent yesterday as the guest of
friends in Plainfeld.
Julius Rippenbein, of Market
street, was a Plainffeld visitor yes
terday. &
Joseph Schlessberg, of New Bruins
wick avenue, visited friends in Me-
tuchen yesterday afternoon.
Miss Ida Meiick, of Broad street,
was the guest of friends in New
York yesterday.
David Dimond, of New Brunswick
avenue, spent yesterday as the guest
Of friends in South Amboy.
Joseph Rachlin, of New street,
spent yesterday as the guest of
friends in Elizabeth.
Morris K. Jacobsen, of South Ana
boy, was a local visitor. yesterday
afternoon.
Louis Adelman, of New Bruins
wick avenue, visited friends in Neg
York yesterday.
Edward Yokciski, of Washington
street, was the guest of friends In
Woodbridge yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Hughes have
started housekeeping in Park avenue.
c. Dougles Fraser, of 226 First street,
Will leave tomorrow for a fortnight s
stay in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Miss Lottie Reich, of Easten, Pa, is
spending a few days as the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reich, of Washing
ton street.
Miss Emma Fraser, of Lewis street,
was entertained at the home of friends
in Metuchen last night.
Thomas Stiff, of New York, spent
Wednesday as the guest of friends in
Rector street.
Aaron Kaufmann, of State street,
spent yesterday as the guest Of friends
in New York.
Miss Rose Bernon, of Elizabeth, is
spending a few days as the guest of
friends IN Fayette street.
William London, of Madison avenue,
is spending the week as the guest of
friends in Brooklyn.
MAJ Cohen, of New Brunswick ave-
nue., visited friends in New Brunswick
yesterday afternoon.
E. W. Chaplin, Jr. and r. Sauer,
of Railway, were local visitors last
night.
Mrs. l.. Hancock and Miss Ruth
Hancock will spend next week at
Delaware Water Gap.
Miss Lola Mckelvey is spending
a few weeks with friends in Penn
berton.
Miss Flossie f. Carlton and Miss
Ella Hansen, of Market street. spent
yesterday with friends in Pember-
ton.
Nathan Jacobsen, of State street,
spent yesterday as the guest of
friends in New York.
Joseph Jaffee, of New York. has
returned home after spending sew
eral days as the guests of friends in
State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
ssiaru on Tiahs.r

When a smoking car with thirty-five
passengers Jumped the track, a rail-
road engineer In the car, of duty, yell
ed to the passengers to hang on
tight" and while the car turned over
no one was hurt.
Hang on tight" is good advice In
most upsets. The mar who hangs on
tight to himself when his temper Is
upset will get through without hurting
either himself or others. Ihe man
who hangs on tight" to his earnings
ends with a competence. The nan
who hangs op tight" to his place
when business apsess eeIne generally
holds down his job. The man who
hangs ON tight" when encouragement
or even disaster upsets others is a
man to be hopeful about. because be
will keep right side up whatever else
turns over.-PhAadelDhia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
new CARPET To Be
LAID IN 3 WEEKS

Albert Leon, who has been award
ed the contract for laying new Will
ton carpet in the Simpson M. E.
church, expects to begin the work In
three weeks. The carpet, now In the
course of production, will be OF
Wilton texture made in colors OF
green and tan to harmonic with the
fittings of the church.
The contract, which is for about
400 yards, was secured in competi-
ton with several large New York
and Newark concerns, Mr.. Leon be-
ing the lowest bidder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
CITY BRIEFS

The ringing of the fire bell yes
terday was o~ccasioned by repairs be-
ing made to the fire alarm whistle
at the New Jersey Terra Gotta plant.
TO date, Philip F. Ernst, pound
keeper and dog catcher. has killed
n~inety-two dogs. A dozen or more
win meet their fates this after
Aoon.
Lawrence Lodge Odd Fellows
meets tonight.
"A meeting of Valhaila Lodge
Odd Fellows was held last night.
"A semi-monthly meeting of the
Building Trades Council was held last
night in union headquarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
store Has Optical Department.

s. Mailer, of 352 State street, n I
fitted his optical department up ina
most modern manner \ Conducted
by a doctor of optics. 1t Is one OF the
best optical establishments In this
city. The prices are low and the
services of the very best. A feature
of Mr.. Mahler's system is that m
can be examined free of charge and
II glasses are needed they will be
supplied as we'll as the most scien-
tifie means can produce them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT
PRESBYTERIAN, SUNDAY

A, the Presbyterian church Sunday,
Rev. James H. Northrup's subject will
be ga Fisherman Called From His
Nets Twice" and there will be a spec
ial musical program as follows: Violin
solo, Miss Nicola Thomas; vocal solo,
Mrs. Theodore ~Degenring and cello
selection Gustave Hohf. In the even
ing there will be an open,air service.
MTs. Lyon viii lead the G. e. service
and the pastor will preach on the sub
iect "The Sermon at the Well
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
". 0. W. DEGREE TEAM
TO GARWOoD TONIGHT

The degree team Of Goodwill
Camp No. 81 and Perth Amboy Camp
No. 10, Woodmen Of the World. OF
this city. headed by Captain Hans
P. Olsen will go to Garwood tonight
to confer the degree on several can
didates in Crawford Camp In that
place. They will leave here on the
6:45 o'clock trolley from the switch
in State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
PERSONAL,

Miss Alice Bens, of Staten Island,
visited friends in Smith street yes
,
Abraham Beckoff, of State street,
was entertained at the home of
friends in New York yesterday, ,4@
Charles Lynch, of Smith street,
has returned home after visiting
friends in Trenton. <sw.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
IST. FACTORY
MEETING OF
ENDEAVORERS

The first Of the factory meetings
which the Presbyterian c. q. Society
are conducting, was held today in
the yard of the Chesebrough Vase
line Works. Twelve endeavorers
turned out and Rev. James H. North
rup, pastor, gave a talk on Forgive
ness. There was a large gathering
from the factory present.
The next meeting will be held
probably next Friday, at the hand
kerchief factory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
TRAINERS STUDENTS
SECURE POSITIONS

Students of Trainers Private
School, who secured positions this
week are: Frank Phillips, Of South
Amboy, employed in this city; Miss
Adelaide Nelson, of this city n
gagged in New York; Miss Lena Esa-
kov, of Metuchen, in New York; and
Miss Olga Larsen, of this city, who
received a local position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
TRIP.

Miss Ruth Griswold will start to-
morrow for a three weeks vacation,
spending the first week at Springfield
Mass. and the last two at Ocean
Grove with her parents Mr.. and Mrs,
w. H. Griswold and family at he
Ocean Club House.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29
Deputy Hope Completes Work.

Supervising Deputy Grand Arthur
II. Hope, of the Royal Areanam Coun-
ellis in this section has completed his
semi-annual visits to the councils in his
district. He waited Woodbridge coun-
ell Of Woodbridge, Monday night. Mr..
Hope visited Elizabeth Council in
Elizabeth and on Tuesday night he
was at Allimo council, of Newark. A
week ago he made a visit to Aberne-
they Council in Railway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-29

Mrs. Peekem-Hemy. what punish
ment should be melted out to a man
who proposes to q woman and then
refuses to marry her? Peckem He
should be compelled TO marry her.
Exchange.