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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-04

3.-The width of bottom on main
line of said drain shall be 3 feet from
Station to Station SO and feet from
Station SO to terminus. The width of
bottom on both Branch No. ] and
Branch No. 2 shall be feet through
out their length.
sary for the deposition of the earth
shall be 100 feet, 80 feet on each side
of center line of survey.
5.-The average depth of main line
and branches is 3.6 feet
6.-The width of surface excavation
shall be times the depth added to
the width of the bottom.
All angles not affecting the high
way shall be turned on an easy curve
beginning at least two rods each way
from angle stake.
bank shall be left at such places as
the general surface of the ground may
9'~Ail timber and rubbish within
the limits of the excavation and BERN
is to be removed beyond the deposit
ton of the earth and within the right
1O.-A good clean BERN of 6 feet
is to be maintained.
1.-THE slope of the banks shall
be IS inches to l foot rise.
Surveyed on the 18th and following
LOUIS. #. GREEN
Clinton County Drain Commissi oner.
JOHN BOUTWELL,
Shiawassee County Drain Commissioner
r.. II. POTTER,
Gratiot County Drain Commissioner.
Bids will also be received on cement
work in constructing and repairing two
sluices, estimated number of cubic
Proportions One part of good Port
land Cement to Five parts of good
Said job will be let by sections. The
section at the outlet of the said Drain
will he let first, and the remaining
sections in their order up stream, in
accordance with the diagram now on
to said Drain, in the offices of the
County Drain Commissioners of the
said Counties of Clinton, Shiawassee
and Gratiot, to which reference may
bids will be made and received ac-
cordingly: Contracts will be made
with the lowest responsible bidder. Civ
ing adequate security for the perform
ance of the work, in a sum then and
there to be fixed by us. rCserving TO
ourselves the right to reject any and
of such contract, and the terms of
payment therefor. shall and will b.
announced at the time and place OF
letting.
Notice is Further Hereby Given, That
at the time and place of said letting,
or at such other time and place there
after. to which we. the County Drain
Commissioners aforesaid. may ADJOURN
end the lands comprised within the
Fairfield Elba and a Dupia.in Pr ain
apportionment thereof will be an
nounced by us and will be subject to
review for one day, from nine o'clock
in the forenoon until five o'clock In
The following is description of the
several tracts or parcels of land con-
stituting the Special Assessment Dis
trict of said Drain viz.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-04
Probate Order
State of Michigan
Caunty nj Ghiawaggee

AT n session OF the Probate Court for said
County, held In the Probate Office, In the CITY
OF Corunna, on the 10th day OF January, A. ID,
1910
In the matter OF the estate OF Emile j.
Eastman deceased.
ON filing the petition OF James II. Laverock
pravinq for the probate OF the will of, said
deceased now fled in this Court, as q foreign
will
IL is Ordered, That the 9TH day OF February
next at ten o'clock In the forenoon at said
Probate once, be assigned for hearing said
And Il Is further Ordered, That copy of
this order be published three successive weeks
previous TO sand day of hearing In THE Owosso
TIMES q newspaper printed and circulating In
said County Of Shiawassee.
"a true copy MATTHEW BUSH,
Judge Vt Probate
Register OF Probate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-04
PAGE 10

Aid. Palmer moved that #. Weingart be
authorized 10 cut down some poplar trees in
'front.' OF his premises on Genesee street, which
prevailed.
AID Brown reported that a Mrs. Bristol.
widow, was taxed on property upon which a
house had been destroyed by fire since assess
ment was levied and moved that she be re-
funded %. 90. On motion the subject re-
Ierred to special committee TO investigate
the circumstances, and the Mayor appointed
AID. Brown as such committee.
Aid. BRANDED moved that the marshall be
instructed 10 request parties adjacent to city
nall TO keep the street clear from vehicles
which prevailed
Aid. Perrigo moved that the bill of $50 for
ment be allowed, which prevailed, ayes TO-
nays 20.
Aid. Palmer moved that the fire department
committee be instructed to provide suitable
pea Tor the chief OF the ire department in the
dorm1tory at the city hall, which prevailed,
ayes o. nays Brown.
AID. Conant moved that the street com.
missioner and the chef of police see that the
ordinance regarding the keeping of sidewalks
clear from snow anu Ice is enforced. On mo.
tion the motion was laid on the table
Aid. Perrigo moved that the fire department
be authorized to investigate the desirability
of roller bearings for the fire department euuip
ment and report to the Council. which pre-.
vailed.
Aid Conant presented the following estimate
ana moved that same be approved and clerk
instructed to draw order in payment of same
which prevailed, ayes 10. nays O.:
FROM NORTH owosso SEWER FUND
January slst, 1910.
Fifth Estimate:
2h0 IT OF "a inch pipe under IT @I4l s52 80
800 IT of 81 inch pipe ft-lO IT a. 1871 I24s 20
o II OF "a inch pipe 10 II - II sll 1856 90
1894 II OF "a inch pipe IL fills IT a 226 1924 a
STANDARD manholes 0l 40 20 81 90
6 Drop manholes a. 400 2S2 90
az 8 inch branches a. 200 9y 90
10 ah haa abr IN ~ nm
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-02-04


To the City Clerk of the City of owosso Michi-
gam
Dear Sir:
We herewith transmit to you for filing In
your office the following schedule OF rates, said
schedule being the one referred to In section
seven Of an ordinance submitted to the Com
mon Council OF your city entitled, IAN ordt-
nance granting to the Commonwealth Power
Company, corporation, It's successors and
assigns, the right power and authority to &C
quire, construct maintain and use electric
lines consisting uf towers, masts, poles, cross
arms, guys, braces feeders, transmission
wires, Transformers and other electrical ap
pliances on. along and across the avenues,
streets, alleys. highways and other public
places In and through the City OF Owosso,
Michigan for the period OF thirty years"
LIGHTING RATE
LIST so hours monthly use of each X. w.
connected, 1Oc K. w. II.
Next sixty hours monthly use OF each X. w.
connected, &c K. w. FL.
All current used In excess, &c X. w. II.
Ten per cent discount for payment by the 18th
of the month.
Minimum rate fifty cents per month.
POWER RATE
Less than 20 II. p Connected
LIST 100 hour monthly use Of each Fl. p. con.
neoted, &c II. p. II.
End 100 hours monthly use of each Fl. p. con.
nected 2Mc II. =. II.
srd 100 hours monthly use Of each H. p. con-
nected, 2Ac H p. III.
All used over above, 20 Fl. p. III.
Ten per cent of for payment by the 18th OF
the month
Minimum rate 81. 90 per month.
POWER RATE.
Over 20 a. p Connected
1st 100 hours monthly use Of each II. p. con.
nected. &c n. p. Fl.
End 100 hours monthly use OF each H. p. con-
nected iAc II p. H.
3rd 100 hours monthly use Of each II. T.. con.
nected, ihc II. p. II.
All used over above, ihc II. p. II.
Above prices net.
Minimum rate s3 90 per month.
All bills to be paid by the 18TH OF the mon h
All of which Is respectfully submitted.
COMMONWEALTH POWER COMPANY,
By w. A. FOoTE.
President.
Aid. BRANDED moved that on order be drawn
In favor OF Mr.. Hollis for elO0 In payment of
balance due on installation OF steam heating
plant in city hall. which prevailed, ayes 10,
nays0.
Aid wsshburn moved that the ttme for pay.
ment of winter taxes without adding per Ger
be extended TO and including Feb. 18th, which
prevailed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
HARRISON-E. NEWARK.
Boy Accidentally Shot.

Boy Accidentally Shot.
While holding a target for Thomas
Greatorex, a playmate, who had a
loaded rifle, Raymond Harris, IL years
old, of 231 Harrison avenue Harrison,
was shot in the back of his right hand,
With blood streaming from the wound
Harris ran o the office of DR.. Henry
Alters, where the pellet was located
and removed. The weapon with Which
the shooting was done was a Christmas
present to the lad who did the shoot
ing.
Announcement has been made Of the
marriage of Miss Mary c. Beck, of Is
South Fifth street, and Robert s. Duck
worth, of 2O1 Harrison avenue. both OF
Harrison. The ceremony took place
Christmas Day at the home of the
bride, and was performed by the Rev.
William ]. Tilley. rector Of Christ Epis-
, copal Church, Harrison. The brides
maid was Miss Lille Dunn, n the
groomsman James Finch. The couple
will live in Harrison.
The January meeting Of the West
Hudson Board of Trade will be held
next Thursday night at Riordan's hall
Harrison. The banquet committee will
meet before the regular session.
The reception committee of Vigilant
Welcome Council, D. Of L., of Harrison,
is arranging for a social and dance to
be held in Record hail Friday evening,
February 10. John Myers is planning
to have all the State officers present
at the affair, and Company G, Uniform
Rank, Jr. o. U. A. M, will give an
exhibition drill.
A watch-nlght service will be held in
the First Baptist Church tonight from
9 o'clock until midnight, under the CON
duct of Christian Endeavor Society,
The usual services will be held tomor-
row. Baptism will be administered al
the morning service.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
KEARNY-ARLINGT0N.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Mooney, of Pome-
roy avenue and Maple street, Kearny,
suffered the loss by death yesterday OF
their infant daughter. The funeral Will
take place this afternoon.
The Misses Edna and Beatrice Nc
Clintick, of ia Magnolia avenue, Ar
lington, entertained a party of young
friends at a luncheon in their home
yesterday. The color scheme for deco
ration was red and white.
The Misses Catherine and Anna NAL
ley, of All Kearny avenue, Arlington,
will entertain a large party of friends
this evening at a New Years party in
their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schroeder, of 37S
Chestnut street, Arlington, have as
their guest their son. ]. P. Schroeder, of
Louisville, Ky.
The morning sermon theme of the
Rev. ]. Franklin Shindell. pastor. at
the First Baptist Church, Arlington, to-
morrow will be "Co-Workers With
God" In the evening he will speak on
"A New Period"
Announcement is made of the coming
marriage of Miss Anna Mae Won
Brahle, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Won
Brahle, of AS Devoe street, Arlington,
to Harry H. Updike. of Yonkers, n. 7.
On account of Monday being a holi-
day the Civic Club of Arlington will
meet on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs.
Victor Laddey will entertain the mem
bers at her home on New Lawn avenue
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
REFUSE TO RAT|fY
M AENTS OF
MONTCLAIR MAYOR
C0uncilmen Lock Horns with Ex-
ecutiye at Organization
Meeting.

One of the dissenting features of the
reorganization of the Montclair Town
Council today was the refusal of that
body to ratify the nominations OF
Mayor Ernest E. Hinck for members
of the committees on police, tax assess
ments, engineering and surveying and
Board of School Estimate.
The council reorganized with the fol-
lowing members, besides Mayor Hinck:
George E. Harris, David Henry, Henry
E. Wrensch, william B. Wallace. Will
lam Schoonmaker, Charles H.. Hank
horne, Thomas P. McGlynn and Will
lam Senior.
The following appointments were
made: Attorney, Robert M. Boyd, 1r.,
salary, / 1900; members of the Boar
of Health, John NJ. Halpin and Seward
Davis. These will serve three years.
Sinking Fund Commission, George B.
Finley, for term of three years; board
of trustees of the free public library
commission, DIR. John P. Hannah, for
term of five years; physician, DR.. Alex
ander G. Wrensch.
The Montclair Times vas designated
as the official newspaper. Mayor Hinck.
upon assuming office, was presented
with a silver loving cup and two floral
ho%rseshoes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
OOREM MUS
PASSES AWAY At
AGE OF IS YEARS
MOntclair's "Grand Old Man"
Succumbs to Infirmities
of Age.

Philip Doremus, known as the grand
old man" of Montclair, died last night
a. his home. 1923 Glenridge avenue, after
an illness OF six weeks. from infirmities
due to old age. He celebrated his
eighty-fifth birthday on October 20 and
was then in his usua health.
Philip Doremus was a son of Peter
and Rhoda Doremus and was born in
the old homested, which stood near his
present residence on Bloomfield asenae,
October 20. 1925. He was educated at
a boarding school taught by Warren
S. Holt. In 1S41 he went to New York
city and engaged with a retail and
afterward with a wholesale and retail
grocery firm, where he spent seven
years. In 1s4S he assumed charge of
his fathers country store. in Mont
clair.
In 1890 he erected the large trick
building on Bloomfield avenue, corner
North Fullerton avenue, the ground
floor of which Is used for the grocery
business, which is now owned by his
son-in-law, w. Louis Doremus. He took
an advanced position in the cause OF
higher education and was for many
years a member of the Board of Edu-
cation. He served six years on the
Board of Freeholders and several terms
on the Township Committee.
Mr.. Doremus was one of the founders
and a director of the Bank of Mont
clair and the Montclair Savings Bank,
of which he was president UP to the
time of his death. For thirty a he
was an elder in the First Presbyterian
Church. and for fifteen wears Superin-
tendent Of its Sunday school. He was
one of the organizers of Trinity Pres
byterian Church. of which he was an
elder since it's organization In 1886.
On November 20. 1851. he married
Hester Ann Warrington. Besides his
wife, foul daughters, Mrs. S. c.. G.
Watkins. Mrs. w. Louis Doremus, Mrs.
Edwin B. Goodell and Mrs. Joseph B.
Renwick, survive. The funeral arrange
ments have not been completed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
LIBRARY DANCE IS
POSTPONED OWING
TO MANY DEATHS
Society Function, Planned to
Benefit Orange institution,
Will Be Held in Spring.

Owing to a number of deaths which
have deeply shocked the community,
Mrs. Coleman E. Nissan and her asso-
ciates in charge of the Orange Library
ball, today called off the affair, which
was scheduled for Tuesday night at the
Woman's Clubhouse, in East Orange,
until next spring. Subscriptions al
ready received win be returned as
speedily as possible.
Death has made inroads in many
families in the society circles recently,
and the death of Mrs. William Runkle,
of Centre street, orange, following
quickly after several other bereave-
ments, has caused the committee to de-
eide not to give the holiday affair until
spring.
The list of patrons and pa%tronesses
included families of prominence and
was headed by Governor John Frank
lin Fort and Mrs. Fort, who are to
entertain at the Women's Clubhouse
for Governor-elect and Mrs. Wilson on
Wednesday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
MONTCLAIR.

John G.. Guernsey, a member Of the
class of 1911 of the school of commerce,
accounts and finance of the New York
University, has been elected editor-in-
chief of the Optimist, a monthly paper
published by the students Of the school.
Captain and Mrs. William A. Bryant
and Miss Sheila Bryant of Prospect
avenue, gave a large dance in the ar
mory of Essex Troop, in Roseville, last
night.
Mrs. Henry Shultz, of Park street,
gave a dance at her home last night in
honor of her daughter, Miss Julia
ShultZ.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Surbrug. Mr..
and Mrs. John w. Surbrug, 5r.. and
MI. and Mrs. Alexander Eakin, viii
give a New Years eve dance tonight
In the ballroom of the Hotel Montclair.
]. D. Woodbridge, of Glenridge ve-
nue., has gone to Denver, Colo, for the
winter.
Miss Ruth Vessels, of Midland ave-
nue., has returned from Bethlehem, Pa,
where she spent the holidays.
Miss Helen Chaplin, of Oradell, this
State, and Miss Grace Dimmick, of
Kalamazoo. Mich, are guests of Mrs.
Charles C. Talcott, of Montclair ave.
nue..
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
SOUTH ORANGE.

George Rowe and John Rowe, of
Sparta, who have been visiting Stephen
r. Slockbower, of $40 Valley street. left
today for Florida, where they will
spend the remainder of the winter.
Warren Slockbower Is i'll at his home,
in Valley street.
The Township Committee will reor-
| ganize Monday. There will be no
change in it's personnel, William II.
Kemp, whose term expires, having been
reelected.
The funeral of Miss Karin Erickson,
who died in the 6Sth yea of her age
Thursday night, took place from the
home of Frederick j. Lovatt, Ridge
wood road, this afternoon. Miss Erick-
son had been In the employ of the Low
att family as a nurse for the past
twenty years.
Because of lack of a quorum there
was no meeting of the Village Fire
mems Relief Association last night.
While turning into Scotland road from
South Orange avenue today a delivery
wagon belonging to Charles M. Decker
e. Bro. was struck by a west-bound
trolley car. The wagon was not in
jured, but a large light of glass In the
vestibule of the car was smashed.
'The Kingdom Divided" is the sub
ject to be discussed at the Sunday
school session in the South Orange
Methodist Church tomorrow.
Mizpah Chapter, Order of the Eastern
Star, last night installed officers for the
ensuing yea
H. Percy Brown, of Baker street,
Maplewood, has recovered from a short
Illness.
Ira and Sylvan Schwartz, who have
been spending several days as guests
of Stanley and Jerome Beck. of 1S1
Academy street, nave returned to their
home in Newark.
Mrs. Ella v. White, of Sycamore
road, Roosevelt Park. is visiting at
Ellicottville, N. Y.
Former Township Assessor Thomas
c. Baker Is seriously i'll at his home
in Baker street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
BELLEVTLLE.
Justice Rebukes Business Man.

Justice Rebukes business Man.
Police Justice Richard H. AshwoTtn
has sent a communication to Frederick
Gissel, a baker of Washington avenue
and Joralamon street, in which Gissel
Is said to be severely reprimanded for
his alleged conduct when Chief of Police
Flynn requested permission to use the
telephone in his store recently. Flynn
discovered a man nearby in a crippled
state, who was freezing, and he wanted
to telephone for an ambulance. Gissel,
according to Flynn. was baking In his
shop and refused to open the store in
front so that Flynn could use the phone.
Justice Ashworth chides the baker for
his alleged failure to assist an officer.
Freebooter John H. Waters has been
selected to act as floor manager at tho
annual reception and dance of the
Acme Club which will be held at Belle
Vile Hall January 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed. of Indiana. are
visiting their son, r.. r. Reed, of
Washington avenue.
The annual dance of the senior class
of the High School was held last night
in Belleville Hall.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
CALDWELL-VERONA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Judson Van Ness, of
Pine Brook, have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Traphagen, OF
Newark.
Lloyd Van Ness, Of Caldwell town
ship, is home from Rutgers College for
the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Clausen, of
Clinton, entertained a house party OF
relatives from Jersey City during the
holidays. Among them were the Misses
Louise, Helene and Adele Plog, Mrs.
Catherine Musson, Miss Minnie Ley
man, H. D. Clausen, Mrs. Matilda Wal
tiers and Miss Edith Clausen.
Harry Percell. of Newark, has bought
the Edward Main farm in Fairfield
road, Caldwell township.
Miss Emma Wright, of Trenton. is
visiting Mrs. T. Clinton Provost, OF
Smull avenue, Caldwell.
Mrs. Ray Smiley, of Glen Ridge, is
visiting her mother. Mrs. William B.
Speer, of Forest avenue, Caldwell.
The women's auxiliary to the Cedar
Grove Public Hall Association will hold
a New Years reception Monday after
noon and evening at the home of the
president, Mrs. George Henry Smith,
In the evening there will be dancing.
The Mems Club Of the Verona Con-
gregational Church will meet in the
annex Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hayward are
spending the holidays with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Per-
sonette, of Cedar Grove.
Donald Good, of Hackettstown, Is
spending the week with Kenneth
Backus, of Bloomfield avenue, Cald-
well.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
COUNCIL
OF BLOOMFIELD
IS mREORGAN.zEO
Mayor Hauser Takes Reins OF
Government and Issues
First Message.

Several hot contests for offices
marked the reorganization Of the
Bloomfield Town Council today.
The following appointments were
made: Town attorney. Charles F.
Kocher, who defeated Alfred b. Van
Lew by a vote or 5 to 8; assessor,
George B. Milllken, who succeeds John
Y. Nicoll; members of the Board OF
Health. for three years. John ]. Thomp-
son and William A. PITCHER. jr., who
succeed themselves; town engineer,
Emil Baechlin. who succeeds himself;
poormaster, Adam Lind: recorder,
George w. Cadmus. ~reappointed; fire
chief, Bernard F. Higgins, who defeat
ed George E. Kaeber for this office by
a vote of 4 to 3.
In accordance with the ordinance
which created the office, William r.
Ransom was appointed superintendent
of the water department. Under the
same measure, J. Richard Maxwell was
named superintendent Of public
works. Maxwell defeated Frederick
Stimis by a vote of 4 to 3.
The Bloomfield Citizen was made the
official paper. Mayor Hauser took his
seat and was presented with a silver
loving cup. Councilman Unangst re-
ceived several floral tributes from his
ward constituents.
The Mayor announced the appoint
ment of the following committees, the
first member named being chairman:
Building, Harrison, Sadler, Chabot;
6panca Hummel. Chabot: fire.
Unangst, Hummel. Chabot; law, Cha
bot, Hummel; lighting, Chabot, Har-
rison, Hummel: poor. Hummel,
Unangst; public grounds, Unangst,
Murray, Sadler: police, Sadler,
Unangst, Chabot: roads, Hummel, Sad.
Ter, Unangst: sewers, Sadler, Murray.
Harrison; sidewalks, Chabot, Sadler,
Murray; scavenger, Murray, Unangst;
Unangst. Harrison; water.
Murray, Hummel, Sadler.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-12-31
RETURNS FROM MEXICO
TO FIND HUSBAND DEAD,

Mrs. George Blood French arrived at
the home of her son. Wayne NJ. French,
Je Norman street. East Orange. yester-
day afternoon, several hours after her
husband had died. Mrs. French had
been in Mexico, where she visited her
daughter. Mrs. William Magenau. Her
son broke the news Of his fathers
death, which was due to pneumonia.
Captain French, who was a years
OLD, is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Calvin French, of Proctorsville, VT,
who was 100 years Did in April last.
He also leaves another son, Gerald
French. of Nebraska. After a brief
funeral service at the East Orange
residence of his son tomorrow night
the remains of Captain French will
be taken to the family nome at Proc
forsville, VT, for interment on Mon
Gay.
Captain French served throughout
the Civil War. He first enlisted in
the Fourth Vermont Infantry and after
his term of enlistment expired Joined
the Tw~enty-sixth New York Cavalry
and at the close of the war rose to
the rank of captain, retiring after the
surrender of Lee. Returning to Yer
mont. Captain French was clerk OF
the county court. Windsor County
Vermont. and retiring in 1886 went
west and practised law in Fremont
Nebraska. retiring twenty years age
to devote his entire time to his ex-
tensive property interests there.