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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Death of an Early Pioneer.

Mrs. Ann II. Hathaway, widow of
John Hathaway and prominent
resident of Ovid. passed away re-
Gently at the farm home just east Of
the village.
Mrs. Hathaway, since the death
OF her husband, August 27, 1897,
lived with her daughter in the vii
lage, until few months ago when
they moved to the farm. She was
confined to the bed about two weeks
being great sufferer but during all
patient and uncomplaining to the
end. She was a woman who first
thought of home and family where
she won all hearts by her cheerful,
winning and unassuming ways. To
her neighbors and friends she was
the same unassuming woman to
help in the burdens and sorrows Of
life. Her going saddened hearts Of
friends who had known her for
many years and sincerely mourn her
departure.
Ann Brooks, daughter of Daniei
and Eliza Brooks was born in Sen
eca, New York, April II, 1882. Her
early life was spent in New York,
Illinois and Michigan. In 1868 she,
with her parents, removed from
Oakland county to Owosso. Miss
Brooks taught school in Middlebury.
While here she became acquainted
with Mr.. Hathaway and was mar
ried to him in October, 1856. They
Immediately settled on the farm
now owned by Geo. Leadley on the
Meridian in Middlebury. Here
they cleared up one of the finest
farms in Michigan.
Those who are left to, mourn the
loss of kind and loving mother are
one daughter, Marie Elizabeth, one
son, Sebring, besides a brother and
sister in Owosso, John Brooks and
Augusta Brooks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
REPORT DENIED.
Owosso Gas Light CO. Not in Big
State Merger.

Manager Birk of the Owosso Gas
Light company, when questioned by a
TIMES representative today concerning
the report that the Owosso Gas Light
company is included in the big merger
of gas and electric companies of the
state, recently announced from Sagi.
nav, most emphatically stated the re-
port was untrue. To further back up
his statement he exhibited letter from
Henry s. Dean, of Detroit, president of
the local company informing Mr.. Birk
to see that the rumor was denied as
there'is absolutely no truth in it. Mr..
Dean further states that not only he
but the directors of the local company
are fully convinced that Owossos in
terests and those of the gas company
are identical and that to enter such a
combine would be injurious to both.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Has the Ring of Loyalty and Ap
probation.

My term of Office will expire within
few days." said Postmaster E. s. Up
son of Durand, when in the city one
day this week" and if the Post Office
Department and Congressman Fordney
wish it that way. l shall, of course, be
pleased to serve another term. If how
ever, it is deemed best to make change
l shall quit appreciating what l have
had and will continue to think Con-
gresham Joseph W. Fordney one
of my best friends as we'll as we'll
as one of our ablest congressman. 1t is
no small honor to serve in an important
Office like that at Durand where there
is an almost endless amount of work
due to railroad terminals and transfers
thoroughly appreciate the confidence
which has been bestowed in me and if
shall go out of Office within short
time it will be with the kindliest feel
ing toward my superiors in the service
and particularly toward Congressman
Fordney, who has assisted me in many
ways in securing improved service for
Durand. am frank though in saying
that should prefer to work hard for a
longer period in this position to going
out but no matter what the result is
shall still be appreciative for what has
already been done for me. I have not
solicited any endorsement from anyone
and have nothing in view for the
future"
The utterance of Postmaster Upson
certainly does him credit, showing as
it does that his friendship and regard
for Congressman Fordney is based on
something more than up2n the question
Of his retaining Office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Oaklev.

The funeral of Silas Johnson was
held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
from the NJ E church and ~interment
was made in Oak Grove cemetery
Messrs Harry Coy and H G Wickham,
and Miss Marvel Wickham were in
Saginaw Thursday Write it 1910
Miss Ursula Walsh Of Detroit, who has
been the guest of DR. O'Rourke and
wife, has returned to her home--C j
Leachout is on the sick list at this
writing with quinsy-Rumor has it
that Isaac Ismond has sold to Roy Cole,
his village property here-A series of
revivals were commenced by Rev
Young at the M E church Sunday even
ing-S r Sutherland has purchased a
building and piece of ground from g
A Coy, and will open blacksmith shop
soon-Clay Showers of Ionia, visited
in Oakley over Sunday-W T Eagan
has returned after spending the holi-
days with relatives near Ann Arbor
Ed Let's of Elsie, was in town on
business Monday-Remember Wick
ham for shoe and harness repairs at
Coy's grocery-Harry Coy's stock of
dry goods and shoes have arrived and
haye been placed upon the shelves
which makes decided improvement
to the general appearance of the store
Mrs Isaac Johnston, south of town,
is on the sick list-Mrs J Haley of
Chesaning, was the guest of Mr. and
Mrs Tracey Forbes the first of the
week--Ernie Micldes of Detroit, ar
rived here Tuesday. Mr. Mickles has
been quite seriously i'll with typhoid
fever--The Ladies' Aid were enter
tanned by Mrs s w Wickham Wednes.
day afternoon-C l. Barrows was
in Owosso on business Wednesday,
w T Eagan is in Bath. this week look
ing after some timber interests he has
there
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Northwest MiddleburY.

Will Devel eaux and family were
guests of Mr. and Mrs G G Smith last
Friday-Mr and Mrs Frank Bigfotd
spent last Friday with her brother,
Wilbur Bigford and family-Harold
Bigford spent week with his grand
parents. Mr. and Mrs Geo Bigford, and
his uncle, Frank Bigford-Messrs L
Snyder, G Haight and q q Spith were
in Corunna on business Thursday
Ernia Bedell and mother, Mrs Mary
Anderson, were guests at their uncle'S,
Allie Snyder, New Years day
Harry Knapp of Bennington, visited
his Grange friends of Middlebnry a
few days last week, also his aunt, Mr..
L VanDyne, and G q Smith and wife
Mrs Libbie Smith and Harold.
who spent the holidays with Ed Smith
and wife, returned home last wetN -
G g Smith and wife attended, tn.
Farmers Alliance, which met with her
cousin, Bert VanDyne, and family
Thursday of last week.-Mrs. Gee
Huntoon is entertaining her sisters,
Mrs Ryon and Mrs James VanDyne
this week.-Mrs. l. G VanDyne spep,
Tuesday of last week at Lew Snyder,
the guest of Mrs Dennis Snyder--G
q Smith and wife, also Mrs VanDyne
were invited guests at Rev. Potter's New
Years day--Mrs Allie Snyder and
daughter spent Christmas in Owosso
and several days following with his
mother. Mrs Murthy, and sister. Lizzie
Murthy-Mrs Mary Hall has been
spending some time in Ionia with her
son, Henry Hall, and family----Mr and
Mrs Geo Arnold attended the Alliance
at Bert VanDyne's last Wednesday,
Mr. and Mrs q q Smith in Owosso last
Thursday-Mrs James VanDyne was
the guest of Mr. L G VanDyne and Mrs
Belle Smith Thursday of this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
L lainesburg

Miss Carrie Swarthout of Owosso
spent Saturday at Chas. Sharpe's.-
Mrs. Cora Swarthout of Chicago
who has been visiting her father, w.
o. Furey, for the past week, .re-
turned to her home Saturday,----Mr.
and Mrs. II. r. Sheffield are the par
ents of baby boy born Monday
last. His name is william Edgar
and his weight three pounds.-Miss
Zelma Shuman is visiting friends in
Mason.-Chas. Sharpe has sold his
lumber and coal business to Emil,
Charles, Henry and William Lee.
The firm will be known as Emil Lee
& Co.-Glenn Bixby is visiting in
Fergus.-Mr. and Mrs. M. j. Boy
laH returned home Saturday from
a 'isit in Ann Arbor.-Mrs. Edgar
Trumball of Bath spent Monday
with her daughter, Mrs. II. Sheffield.
MIR. Edwin Haskins of Romeo
spent Sunday with his cousin, John
IIaskins.-Miss Leora Chaplin, who
is teaching in Wisconsin, spent the
holidays with her parents here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Good Roads Institute.

The county road institute for tn.
counties of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham,
Livingston and Shia~assee will be
held in the council room at Lansing
Michigan, on January IA, 1910.
A representative from the State
Highway Department and other
speakers, if procurable, will be in
attendance to render any assistance
possible to those interested in road
building. Also this department de-
sires your ideas and suggestions on
matters Of road building. We will
be glad to meet with you and talk
over plans for the future. County
road commissioners and township
highway commissioners are entitled
under provisions of section 8, Chap
ter V, Act 2S3, Laws of 1909, to per
diem and expenses for this day as
for one spent in actual road work
The attendance of yourself and
your friends who are interested in
good roads work is respectfully re-
quested.
Townsend A. Ely,
State Highway Com.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Aged Citizen Dead.

George p. Mattoon, one of ST.
Johns oldest and well known citi-
zens, passed away suddenly Monday
morning at his home. on Emmons
street. He had been i'll with dropsy
for some time, but had been about
the house as usual, and never COM
planned of illness, SO his death came
as shock to the family and
friends.
Mr. Mattoon was born in Morris,
New Jersey, July s, 1882. In early
life he came to Shiawassee county,
settling on farm. In 1853 he re-
moved to- Clinton county living for
a time in Essex, then later purchas-
ing a farm in Greenbush. "
!. September 16, 1866, he was mar
ried to Miss Mahala II. Kelly, of
Bingham township. Five children
were born to them, two of whom
survive. Mrs. Fred Tatro and Miss
Lizzie Mattoon, both of st. Johns.
Mrs. Mattoon died 13 years ago.
For a number of years Mr.. Mat
toon had been a consistent member
of the NJ E. church, regularly at
tending it's services. He was also
a member of the G.. A. r. having en-
listed in Co. l., 27th Michigan In
fantry.
Besides his daughters, he leaves a
granddaughter, Miss Florence Tat
70, of st. Johns; three brothers, G..
w. Mattoon, of Corunna, v. S. Mat
toon Of Owosso, and E. J. Mattoon,
Of st. Johns; two sisters, Mrs. Sa-
rah Reynolds, of Owosso and Mrs. n.
NJ. Hall of Corunna.-St. Johns Re-
publican.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Do Not Compromise.

The Lansing Republican says:
"Overtures are being made to the
board of state auditors and the ata
torney generals department by rep
resentatives Of the several bonding
companies on the bond of ex-State
Treasurer Glazier to settle the
claims without a law suit.
There are 6 companies interest
ed and their representative is en-
deavoring to convince the represen-
tatives of the state that more money
can be secured for the state by an
early settlement than at the end OF
long litigation. The main point in
their. contention is that they were
on the bonds of the ex-state treasur.
er for only 100000, while as a
matter of fact the Chelsea banker
and financier got away with about
$750,00O They will doubtless con-
tend that they are liable for only
the first named amount.
Attorney General Bird is not III
the city but his well-known fighting
qualities hardly make it appear
probable that he will consider
the overtures now being made for
settlement and it looks very much
as though the eX-treasurer's manip-
ulatlon of state funds would get al-
other aiiing in the 1ngham county
court"
We are Ci the opinion that it will
be grca5 mistake to make any
compromise with the bonding corn
panles. If Attorney General Birf
believes the claim &C Michigan good
hV should push thu case with al
poe.,b'c VI or that recovery may be
had as soon as possible and for the
greatest amount which can be col
lected under the bonds given. The
people of the state have little sym
pathy for the bonding companies
which are evidently endeavoring to
make good their losses in the Ghz-
fer case by wholly unwarrahted
increase in the bond rate for all pub
lie officials. The fee asked for the
bond of the county treasurer is al
most prohibitive and would be en-
tirely so IL the amount had to be
met from the salary paid that Of
fetal. The next legislature should
investigate this matter and take
steps to prevent public officials from
being "held-up" II a surety company
bond has to be given IA
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Elks Watch New Yer In.

About 200 Elks or members of their
families enjoyed the New Year celebra-
tion at the temple Friday evening.
Dancing, with Satterlee S full orchestra,
was the chief amusement, but card
playing, solo by Miss Edith Rubekam
and lunch were also part of the pro.
gram The party was in celebration of
the eighth anniversary of this hustling
and popular secret society which has
nearly 700 members, and has magnifi.
cent property and permanent lodge
home paid for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Local Option Causes Justice t,
Resign.

Hillsdale, Jan. Local option has
deprived Justice of the Peace John p.
Frisbie of his job. Fine-or not-as
you like it.
Justice Frisbie, who presided over
one of Hillsdale's two lower courts,
handed in his resignation effective
March l, saying that as result of local
option the position is no longer lucra-
tive. There are only few drunBs
now days. he says, and these come in
from neighboring towns and the palmy
days of rushing business in vags and
disorderlies are no more. One justice
court is enough, he says
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Congressman Denby's Estimate.

Michigan is proud that she pos
sesses in the lower branch of Con-
gress so many able and distinguish
ed men who are, undoubtedly, sem
torial timber. Most of these men,
however, recognize the wisdom of
returning Senator Burrows to his
place Of power and usefulness.
With the single exception of Mr..
Townsend of the Second Congress
sional district, every one of these
men has declined to become a sem
atorial candidate against Mr.. Bur-
rows. The large, able and beloved
Congressman, Edwin DENLY OF De-
troit, declares his convictions in pos
tive terms. When interviewed by
the Detroit Journal as to the possi-
bility of his becoming a candidate,
he said:
''It has not entered my head to be
a candidate for the Senate. If Sem
ator Burrows were not a candidate
to succeed himself might possibly
shy my castor into the arena. but
nothing could induce me to oppose
oChdlOI ne 10 du dDlG
man, credit to the state and has
made Michigan a power in the ma
tional Congress. l am for the re-
election of Senator Burrows. and
nothing can make me change my
mind. This have told all my
friends who have been so kind as to
mention my name in connection
with the senatorial nomination"
Later on, when in Grand Rapids
to deliver his splendid lecture on
Panama, Mr.. DENLY declared HIM
self in emphatic words to a report
er for the Grand Rapids Daily News
He said:
ut will be walkover for Senator
Burrows, and l intend to support
him clear through. Senator Bur-.
rows will have little trouble defeat
ing Charles Townsend. From what
/ have seen the state will go almost
solid for our grand old Kalamazoo
standby. In Detroit there is no
question whatsoever as to the out
come Senator Burrows will win
out there in the easiest sort of
fashion, -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Henderson Elevator Destroyed by Fire

The elevator. of e.. w. Detwiler at
Henderson was totally destroyed by fire
Wednesday noon, entailng loss of ap.
proximately $4,000, ON which thier was
an insurance Of $S,50e on the grain
which will nearly cover the value, and
50, 600 on the building and and fixtures
which was about half Value 1t is not
known how the fire originated except
that it was in the roof over the engine
room and it is thought possibly the wat
er heater may have been the cause.
When the flames were discovered by b
A. Fillingef, who managed the elevator
aud was Interested in the profits of the
concern, the fire had such start and
spread with such rapidity that within
half. hourit had burned down despite
all efforts t. control it: The few min
utes before the entire building was a
mass of flames were utilized to take out
about 800 bushels of oats in sacks moth
ing else being saved. The elevator was
2gx90 feet. covered with iron sheeting
and this probably saved several other
buildings from destruction rs the flames
were in measure confined by the sheet
ing As it was considerable difficulty
was experienced in keeping the Michi-
gan Central depot from being destroyed
and the hay in near by barn was also
set on fire. The elevator was enlaroed
and repaired1ast summer, 81 800 being
expended. Alarge business had always
been done and before the elevator can
be replaced quite an added item of loss
will come from loss of business. The
loss is quite heavy one for Mr.. Det-
wiler but he will probably rebuild at
an early date and push the business
harder than ever.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
LOCAL NEWS.

Tho Ministerial association met Mon
day u the Y. M. C. A. rooms and
listened to an address by Rev. Geo.
Laughton on Late Changes in Theol-
ogy." the speaker claiming that minis
ters were getting too tar away from the
orthodox teaching of former days.
Milo l.. Welter, Jr., returned to
Cleveland, Monday, after visit with
his parents, in middle. town. He had
just taken trip to New York as a
prize for the largest amount of insur-
ance written for the company he rep
resents, by any Ohio agent.
The case of A. L. Chandler and q. F.
Friegel against the New Haven Coal
Co. and Chas. Tarolli, has been ap-
pealed to the circuit court, the plain
tiffs having secured a judgment in
Justice McBride's court in Corunna for
legal services rendered, principally to
Mr.. Tarolli, who makes the appeal.
At the annual business meeting of
the First Baptist church of this city,
r. A. Lord, r. d. Crawford We're
elected deacons; Fl. X. White, Dt. r.
q. Mahaney trustees; II. M. Miller,
clerk; Il. L. Chase, treasurer; Miss
Geraldine Mahaney, solicitor and col
lector. The years work has been very
satisfactory, the Sunday school show
ing particularly good condition. The
excellent service rendered by Rey. Geo.
Laughton is much appreciated.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07

In the supplement to this weeks
issue, pages 0 and 10, will be found the
Annual Tax Sale list.
Dr. r. j. Tick will leave Saturday on
business trip to Minneapolis, Minn.,
and from there to Marked Tree. Arksn-
sas, where he is associated with w. d.
Fitzpatrick in the cooperage business.
He expects to be gone for three or four
weeks, remaining until the machinery
recently purchased for the ir plant is
placed and their mill is in operation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Leaves for Oklahoma.

A E. Smiley left Wednesday morn
ing for Chicago from which city he
will proceed to Oklahoma. Mr.. Smil.
ey's fret stop will be at Clairmore,
Okla, where he will spend several days
looking over some farm lands. From
there he goes to Enid, Okla, to make
further investigation. If Mr.. Smiley
finds the land in that state all he has
been led to expect it is, he will proba-
bly, return, the owner of good sized
Oklahoma farm. He will be gone
about month.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Supervisors Meet Monday.

A special meeting of the board of
supervisors has been called for Monday,
Jan. 10. The session is made necessary
by the statute requiring the fixing of
the salaries of the county officers for
the years 1911 and 1912, the disposing
of large number of bills, and action
on some other matters not before the
board in October. One thing to be
considered will be the providing of
another clerk for the register of deeds
Office, the work having increased to
such an extent that the present force is
unable to handle it without working
nights and Sundays, and as the receipts
of the Office are largely in excess of the
expenditures there will probably be nc
opposition and people who have bust
ness with the Office will be pleased that
the past record for promptness will be
kept up.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Appointed Sarg cant Major.

Oscar Reynolds of Co. H of this city,
has been appointed Sergeant Major of
the third regiment M. N. g.. by Col. G..
b. McCaughna. Reynolds succeeds
Sergt. Brockway of Flint, and thus be-
comes the highest ranking non commits
stoned officer in the regiment. He has
been a member of the company nine
years and is fine soldier and very pop
ular with the men of the company.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Big Sale Draws Wei.

On Monday last, Murray & Terbush
opened their doors for a big removal
sale. This sale includes everything in
their entire stock, 1t being their inten-
tions to have everything in their new
store new except the name. The sale
is being largely attended, Our readers
will find on another page.their big ad-
vertisement replete with wonderful
bargains
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
A BIG ENROLMENT.
Owosso Business College Opens For
New Year With Large Attendance.

Sixty.three young men and WON en-
entered the Owosso Business College at
the opening of the midwinter term
Monday. Most of these take up com.
mercial courses that when completed
will have prepared them in excellent
shape for any business demands. A
few take up special work rounding out
practical education along business
line. The local college evidently is held
in excellent reputation in places near
Owosso as many of this years students
come from nearby surrounding towns
and some from as far away as Flint.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Announcement.

We have just completed our in
ventory and are pleased to say that
we have had a very successful year.
We wish to thank our patrons for
their liberal patronage. c. A. Con-
nor ice Cream Co., Inc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
Brotherhood of st. paul

At the meeting of the Brotherhood
of st. Paul held Tuesday evening in
the First M. E. church, the following
officers were elected: President. w. A.
Upham; vice president F. A. Griswold; !;
secretary, H. Hawcroft; treasurer. c.
r. Bradley.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07

Shave, 10 cents; hair cut, 20 cents
hair cut and shave, 90 cents, at Valen.
tines barber shop. 1905 West Main.
FOR SALE-One horse, one COW,
good light wagon and one buggy.
s. DICK,
1903 W. Stewart st.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07

The case in Justice McBride's court
in Corunna Of J. ID. Priest against Mrs.
John Hoyt, disagreement over the
rental of some land, was, adjourned
Monday to Jan. go.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
NO. 40
County Orders.

Corunna, Jan. 6.-Below is the
money paid out by County Treasur-
.er Shipman during the month OF
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-01-07
OWOSSO MARKETS.
Corrected For the Times Every
Friday Morning
GRAINS

Owosso, Mich, Dec 81, 1909.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-02-16
CANNON REARRESTED
ON LARCENY CHARGE
Davenport Attorney Is Held TO the
Grand jury Under Bonds of
$4,000 Today.

NJ. V. Cannon. the Davenport attor-
ney. in the court Of Police Magistrate
Louis T. Roddewig in that city this
morning was held to the grand jury
under bond of $4,000 on a charge Of
larceny by embezzIement. Cannon
furnished bond and was released He
waived a preliminary examination.
Cannon. while serving as attorney for
the estate of the late James Quinn,
is alleged to have appropriated to his
own uses monies advanced by the ad-
miuistrator to meet certain obligations
Of the estate. The amount embezzlad
is stated TO have been between $1,000
and $4,000. Cannon was arrested sew
eraI weeks ago, and gave bond for an
appearance. In the meantime he has
been making efforts TO straighten out
his difficulties. The bond expiring
today. he was roarraigned. p. F. Nc
earthly. the Davenport contractor, ap-
pears as GannOn's surety.