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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
TEMPERANCE Demonstration.

Under the auspices of the Amalga-
mated Temperance Union of Shiawas.
see county temperance rally is to be
held at McCurdy park on Thursday.
Aug. A. Following is the program:
IL a. m.-Busipess Session.
10 m.-Luncheon picnic style.)
1:30 p. m.-Music.
Singing-"America," led by Rev. f.
/. Walker. Laingsburg.
Invocation-Rev. M. T, Seeley, Du'
Special M us,s m sEurnished by Corunns
w. G. T. u. IN
Address, Depths OF Hell" Hon.
VIM. P. F. Ferguson, Chicago Ill.
Hon. Ferguson is one of Il e pest ano
most noted reform speakers oSu tne piat.
form today. He is forceful, iair ano
eloquent. Every lover of oratoNy iosic
and reform should hear him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Exchange Street to be Extended.

The jury in the probate court having
in hand the matter of the condemna-
tion of property necessary to the extern
sion of Exchange street in this city,
from its present terminus east to Gould
street, decided that the property in the
way of the Improvement should be con-
demned. The property owners inter
ested. were allowed the following sums
for their property:
Glen Blair, $1,000; G. w. Hier, $50;
George Markham, $3.50; L. A. Sander
derhoff, $50; Charles Beattie, $50; Ann
J. Groh. 800; George Bartlett, $50;
Wilson Lowell, $50; J. A. Barre, 800;
Ann J. Groh and Emil Bellenbaum,
800. The total is $3.50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
PREPARES FIGURES.
Prosecutor Shows Decrease
Drunkenness in County.

Prosecutor Shows Decrease in
Drunkenness in County.
From the records of Prosecuting At
torney Hicks in Durand, Assistant
Prosecutor j. II. Collins has gone to
some pains to obtain for the informa-
tion of readers of the county papers the
figures showing the remarkable de-
crease in drunkenness since the local
option law became operative in this
county the first of May.
There haye been but nine arrests for
drunkenness in Shiawassee in the near.
ly three months of the new regime
whereas they used to average about 10
per month. This comparison is made
the more noteworthy by the considera-
tion that drunk on the streets now
attracts the attention of an officer
quicker than when they were being
turned out in large numbers by the
jag stores" Arrests are made now
in cases which under former conditions
would haye been overlooked. .-Durand
Express.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Will Admitted to Probate.

After hearing testimony Tuesday in
the action brought to break the will of
the late William Collins of Laingsburg
on the ground of mental incompetency
and undue influence, Judge of Probate
Matthew Bush announced his decision
Wednesday to admit the will to pro.
bate. The contestants have not yet
intimated an intention to appeal.
The contestants were several neph-
ews of the deceased, who are dis.satis-
fed because Mr.. Collins left them only
5000 apiece, while the children of a
niece in Lansing were willed nearly
half of the estate, or property aggre-
eating nearly So, 600 in value.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Death of Wm. Gabriel.

William Philip Gabriel died at 2:30
o'clock Sunday afternoon at his home,
south Water street, after long illness
with stomach trouble. Mr. Gabriel
had been confined to his bed for the past
week. He was born in Germany 6S
years ago and lived in Owosso 3S years,
coming here from Detroit
A widow and nine children survive.
They are: Clemens Gabriel of Detroit;
Mrs. n. F. Eggert of Bellevue, Mimi
Misses Lois, Edith, Ina and Catherine
and William, Roy, and Ebert of this
CITY.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
BIG WILD WEST SHOW EXHIBITS
IN OWOSSO AUG 8.
Young BuffaIos' Aggregation. of Oar.
ing Cowboys, Coweirls and tn>
dians Promises Program of
ThrilIers.

Young Buffalo's Wild West Show and
Texas Rangers exhibits in Owosso next
Wednesday afternoon and evening, Aug.
Sd. The show will arrive Wednesday
morning in special train of twenty
big show cars. A parade is scheduled
to leave the show grounds on south
Washington street near the carriage
factory, at 10 a. M. Wednesday. =
The matinee performance starts at q
p. m. and the night show at O'Clock
The program, according to the manage
ment, will contain all the cannonadings
"whoopees, "whooplas, Indian massa>
cres, broncho busting" COW punching,
stage coach holdups and daredevil feats
of horsemanship that ever made the
West wild and wooly," in its halcyon
days of "blood and thunder"
FIERCE BUCKING HORSES
More than 800 people and the 6rcest
outlaw horses, bucking bronchos and
fighting steers have been assembled
from Oklahoma. Wyoming, Texas Mon
tana and New Mexico to provide thrill
ers for the show.
A picturesque and interesting feature
of the exhibition is the weird perform
ance of the Indians. They are full
blood Sioux from the Pine Ridge Resee>
walton in South Dakota.
Decked out in flaming regaIis Of
blankets, beads and feathers, these grim
warriors many of whom have seen sc
tive fighting in the Indian uprising Of
earlier days, and a vivid touch of resle
ism in the performances by their mimic
massacre exhibition and their strange
ceremonials and tribal dances.
DARING FEATS IN SADDLE.
The feats of horsemanship which
made the pony express" renowned in,
the early days are an interesting eveat
in the show. A feature eagerly autici>
pated by the spectators will be the at
tempts of the cowboys to ride buckins
bronchos. or "broncho busting" as it is
known in the parlance of the plains
In addition to the rapid fire Of dra-
matte events portrayiDg incidents in the
careers of the pioneers of western travel
and civilization there will be presented
illustrations of the sports and pastin1es
of the cowboys and cowgirls of frontier
days.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Annual Mission Fest.

The German Evangelical st. Johns
church, Rev. c. Spathelf pastor, will
celebrate on July 81, next Sunday,
its annual mission fest, also the 5Oth
anniversary of it's establishment of
home missions through the German
Evangelical synod.
The following pastors will have
charge of the sermons: Rev. E. Gehle
of Lansing, Rev. G. Dietz of Muske-
gon. and Rev. G. Spathelf of Owosso.
The mixed chorus will render
the music.
Sunday school will commence at
II o'clock. The public is invited to
attend these services.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Charged With Arson.

VIM. Vail of Laingsburg, is out ON
81, 900 bail until the September term of
the circuit court on charge of arson,
preferred by Seeley 81 Stevens, of that
village. Both the firm and Vail are
meat dealers, the latter having had the
field 10 himself until the firm came to
the village few months ago, and it is
said Vail was very much displeased
when the new market was opened. The
damage will exceed LOO, and the fire
was plainly of ipcendiary origin.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
POMONA GRANGE PROGRAMS.
Meeting to be Held in Byron on Au'
gust 9.


Shiawassee Pomona Grange will meet
in the village of Byron, Aug. 9. The
following program will be given;
HOO a. m.-Called to order in fifth
degree, usual business being transacted
close and open in fourth degree.
120O-Dinner.
1:3O-Music, Byron Grange.
Greeting-Master of Byron Grange.
Response-M Master of Pomona Grange
Music-Mr. and Mrs. A. g. Cowiest
Durand.
"Social Life of the Farmer and His
Standing. j. Fred Smith, Byron
Discussion-M l.. Peterson, Owossos
A. Wrigley, Corunna; Mr.. Hoisingtol,
Byron.
Recitation-Preston Pryor, Durand-
Music-Mr. and Mrs. Fred Il. Curtis
Durand.
Selection Mrs. A. J. Goodall, Cor
unna
Music-Pauline Pryor, Durand.
Patriotism, Citizenship and the
Grange. Clayton Cook, Owossc.
Discussion-Fred L. Love, OwossoS
P. P. Bishop, Henderson; A. B. Cook.
. wosso. M
Music-Miss Leah j. Spaulding. Du-
rand.
Selection-Mrs. Fred West, Dur&ud.
Music-Mrs. p. p Bishop, Henderson.
Recitation-Miss Verna Harder
Solo-M. l.. Peterson, Owosso.
How Can the Quality of State aud
National Legislation be Most Effective
ly Improved. "A. L. Chandler, Owusso
Music--Burl and Zaida Wright, Du.
rand.
Supper.
Evening program to be furnished by
lecturer of Byron Grange.
Conferring of fifth degree to follow.
Mrs. Rilla Williamson, Pomona Iec>
turer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Editors to Meet in Owosso.

The Michigan Republican Editorial
Association is to hold its fall meeting
in Owosso on Thursday and Friday.
Sept. 80 and 80, beginning with an
informal session on the evening of the
goth, followed by business session on
the 30th and banquet in the evening.
1t is expected that practically all the
Republican nominees for state officers
and several of the congressional nomi.
nees will he present. The banquet will
be under the direction of the Shiawas-
see County Republican Club.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Killed In Auto Accident.

Louis d. Cole of Mt. Pleasant, who
will be remembered as one of the con-
tractors who built the Bryant school
house, was thro wn from his automobile
while running at high speed near Alma,
Monday morning, and instantly killed
by the breaking of his neck He is sur
vived by his wife and four sons
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
State Troops at Durand.

Something over 500 members of the
Michigan National Guard, four COM
panies each from Detroit and Grand
Rapids, are at Durand on account of the
Grand Trunk railroad strike. The men
were ordered there early Thursday
morning after an investigation by Gen.
McGurrin as to conditions existing at
that point. The citizens of Durand in
public meetings denounced the sending
of the troops, maintaining that there
had been no disorder and petitioned
Coy. Warner to order their renewal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Parlin of Mort

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Parlin of North
Star, attended the Youngs family picnic
at McCurdy park yesterday.
Rev. A. j. Holland went to Fenton
Monday night to spend few days fish.
ing Mrs Holland and their children
who have been visiting there will re-
turn home with him.
John Magaw has returned to his home
in Rochester, Mimi, after visit with
his sister, Mrs. Frank Thompson, near
Corunna. Mrs. DR.. George Kessel, Mrs.
Thompson's sister, will leave tomorrow
for her home in Fresco, Ia.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Washtenaw Sues Shiawassee.

The Superintendent of the Poor of
Washtenaw county have begun suit
against the Shiawassee superintendent
claiming pay for care of a man named
West who said he was from Shiawassee.
The superintendent here have refused
payment and will fight the case, believ-
ing the expense unauthorized and exor-
bitant and had no proof that the man
was legal resident-ef this county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Veterans Enjoy Reunion.

Fifteen survivors of Troop II, Fifth
Michigan Cavalry, and other veterans
and their wives were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. W. Jennings at their home on
west Main street, Tuesday. The house
was decorated with national colors and
a large table on the porch was covered
with bouquets. Dinner was served by
Mrs Warren the caterer, after which
stories and remembrances were told for
several hours. The guest of honor was
g. A. Fl. Jennings of Brunswick, Ga. t,
who served two years with Troop Fl, but
who had never attended reunion. He
was orderly in the cavalry to Major
Peter Cook Of Corunna. VINO was pres
ent Tuesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Farmers Club Picnic August l7th.

The annual picnic of the County AS.
sociation of Farmers Clubs is to be
held in McCurdy park on Wednesday,
August 18th. The program has not as
vet been completed but will be as usual
one of interest. Beside addresses, pa
pers. recitations and music by club
members it is hoped that several of the
candidates for state offices will be
present and speak, invitations having
been extended to Senator Burrows,
Congressman Townsend, Lieut.. Govern
or Kelley, Hon. Chase s. Osborn and
Hon. Amos Musselman.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Golden Business Opportunities.

Is the title of one of the Grand
Trunks latest publications. issued by
the Commissioner of Industries. 1t is
concise treatise on business open
ings in Western Canada, and con.
tains fund of facts and valuable in.
business openings in Western Canada
for the cobbler or coal dealer, liveryman
or laundryman, baker or banker, lawyer
doctor or general merchant. These
publications may be had for the asking.
Apply to p. N. MOORE, Agent, Owos-
30, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Children Marry.

Perry, July 25,-A genuine elopement
has just come to light in the past few
days. Miss Ida Stichler, Perry
school girl, aged 15, and Lee Ordiway,
aged 1S, of Shaftsburg, crossed the bor-
der to Windsor, Canada, some time last
week and were married unknown to
their parents. The Michigan laws do
not allow children to marry.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Paving Repairs Unsatlsfac

The council is not satisfied with the
repair work being done to West Main
street pavement by the Barber Co.,
and unless it is bettered the company
will undoubtedly be sued by the city
for failure to carry out its contract.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Death of Mrs. Emily J. WhippIe.

Mrs. Emily J. Whipple. mother of A.
d. Whipple, died at his residence at 10
o'clock last evening, aged 70 years.
Mrs. Whipple had been an invalid for
several years and her death was not un-
expected. Funeral services will be held
at the home at 10 o'clock Saturday morn
ing and the remains taken to Plymouth,
the former home Of the deceased. for
burial. Rev. A. j. Holland will oficlate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Careless Auto Drivers.

Complaint is made that many auto
mobilists fail to light their lamps in
the evening and drive about the city
endangering conveyances of all kinds
One evening this week after eight
o'clock six out of eight passing one
residence were without lights.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
sportsmen to Meet in owosso, Sept. 4

The date for the annual meeting of
the Michigan Sportsmens Association,
to be held in this city, has been fixed
for September A w. B. Mershon of
Saginaw, the well-known manufacturer,
who is president of the Association,
hopes to secure large attendance of
men who have at heart the game and
fish interests of Michigan. The meeting
will be preliminary to an active cam.
paign that it is intended shall look
after these interests at the legislature
next winter. Invitation is extended to
all fishermen and hunters to become
members of the Association and aid in
protecting and conserving the game OF
the state
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Marriage Licenses.

Howard M. Grow, Vernon. .....,...A
Flossy Tuller, Swartz Creek. ...... III
Ledrew Rollin Roosa, Owosso.. = :, . .as
Flossie Wright, Laingsburg. ........1S
Alex L. Legburne, Camden, N. J....2S
Edna M. Ysts, Owosso. :............1s
Frank Coward, Gratiot county. 40
Ada May Secord, Owosso. ............ .23
Ward H Coon, Oakley. ey............sa so
Alma Pitts, Henderson. n.............l rs
Geo. E Roache. Lockport, N. Y.....sS
F.ances Green, Owosso ............3l
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Don't Block The Street.

Too many vehicles and other things
are left on the streets and sidewalks of
the city and on motion of Aid. Brandell
at Mondays council meeting violaSers
of the ordinance governing this matter
will be prosecuted.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29

Leroy ID. Taylor. American Ex-
press messenger, with headquarters
at Detroit, is guest at the home of
his brother, Gilbert l.. Taylor, East
oliver street. Mr.. Taylor has been
attending the reunion af '"The Bats" I"
the famous mess of company G., 33rd
Michigan Volunteers which saw SER
vice in the Spanish-American war.
The reunion was held at Lakeland
this week. Dennis McAulliffe of
Ann Arbor, another member of the
mess, is also spending few days
with old friends here. j,szl. /. san,,s
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
G. NJ. Carpenter Dead.

Chellis M. Carpenter, aged so years
and resident of this city for the past
26 years, with the exception of
a few years in Chesaning, died
at 3 o'clock Sunday morning
at his home, Cass street, after an
illness of two weeks. Death was
due to the infrmities of age.
Mr.. Carpenter was at one time in
terested in carriage shop located
where the Castree foundry now is, on
Comstock street. He was horn in Ok
fordshire, England.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon at 3 o'clock from the home Rev.
Carlos H. Hanks officiating. The re-
mains were taken to Chesaning, where
services were conducted by Rev. NJ. P.
Karr were held at the Methodist church,
Interment in wildwood cemetery,
Chesaning.
Surviving are two brothers, William,
of Los Angeles, Cal, and 2. Carpenter
of Detroit, the widow and the follow
ing sons and daughters: Mrs. Clara
Varson, Mrs. Emma Hooper, Mrs.
Margaret Goodsell, Mrs Lydia Ziegler,
William, Fred, Joseph and John Car
penter Of Calumet, Mrs. Nettie Van
Alden of Detroit and Mrs. Mary Badgs-
ley of Chesaning.
Mrs. Van Alden, Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe
Wood, Mrs. Jessie Starr and Miss
Laura Gaylord of Detroit were here to
attend the funeral. Mrs. Wood is a
granddaughter Of the deceased.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
Council to Investigate Lighting Ques.
tion.

By resolution of the Council, Mon
day, the Mayor, lighting committee of
the council and other aldermen were
authorized to visit Concord, Mich,
and investigate the lighting system
preparatory to making new contract
for lights for Owosso's streets.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29
owosso Drug Stores Approved.

The state inspector of drugs visited
Owosso this week and found every
drug store in Owosso in first class con-
dition and up to every legal require
ment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29

Lock Your Doors-Hide vaIuables,
Next Monday is circus day. just
stop to recall what has frequently hap
pened when shows were in the city
and then lock your house carefully if it
is left alone during the day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1910-07-29

About sixty members and relatives
of the Thomas and Samuel Youngs
families held their annual picnic at
McCurdy park yesterday, enjoying a
pleasant day of visiting, games and
refreshments.
Mrs. Elmira Beemer, SO years old,
who had been guest at the home of
her son, George Beemer, in Corunna,
died there Tuesday night following an
illness of several weeks due to q para
lytic stroke. The remains were taken
to Romeo, where the deceased had re-
sided for so years, for burial. The
funeral will be held this afternoon.
A barn on west Main street back Of
the house occupied by J. d. Swarthout
and family was set on fire, Monday, by
the young son of Mr.. Swarthout who
was playing with matches in the hay
loft The boy was compelled to jump
out of the window to escape the fire
but was uninjured. The barn and an
adjoining chicken house were destroyed
and sparks threatened surrounding
buildings, but the FIRE department pre-
vented the spreading. The building be-
longed to VIM. Eagan of Chesaning.
Bert Harcourt, lumber jack and
farm hand, who has been in Owosso
several times and generally found
trouble, came again Wednesday even
ing with the usual result. He was
drunk and talkative, and failed to leave
the streets when told to and the officers
decided to lock him mp. He objected,
and fought like tiger but was landed
in the Jail and when sober was allowed
to depart. He is said to be good fel.
low and quiet when sober but real
bad one" when drunk. 1t is said he
will get the limit If he comes again
Some complaint was made mat the fel
low was mis.used when thk arrest was
made, but 1t is the general opinion tina,
rough treatment was necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-14
BARBOUR COUNTY
VETERANS MEET

Eufaula, August 1S.-(SpeeiaL Thou
sands OF citizens from all sections
thronsed the thoroughfares of the city
Yesterday and the gates were thrown
wide open to extend a royal welcome to
all Corners. The early morning trains
were each loaded to the guards and thou
sands came by private conveyance from
the neishboring territory. The crowd was
estimated at about 10 o'clock at from
COCO to 5000, and 1t is known that a great
many came after that hour. The Sec
ond Regiment band was in waiting at the
depot and as the long line of cars rolled
up loudly played Dixie, amid wild
cheers from the old veterans whose re-
union here the occasion was inaugurated
TO honor
The old soldiers were assembled at the
court house and after a short business
session were escorted by the band to the
theater, where thousands had assembled
TO hear the old Sacred Harp singers
Following these exercises which were
greatly enjoyed. the vast assembly, led
by the band, repaired to the compress
quarters where dinner was served at
1890 o'clock. Long tables that stretched
the entire length of the compress shelter
fairly groaned not only beneath a bur
den of deliciously prepared barbecued
meats, but every luxury that the good
women of the city could prepare The
afternoon was devoted to races and vari-
Gus other amusements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-14
PERRY GRAND JURY
CONCLUDES WORK
coEs on RECORD IN FAVOR OF
BETTER RoADs-STEEL BRIDGE
OVER MILL CREEk-THE CROP
CONDITIONS

Marion. August 13.-(SpeciaL)-The
Perry county grand Jury for the fall
term adjourned after Investigating rs
cases, examining 1S6 witnesses ana re-
turning As true bills. With few eXcep-
lions the bills were against negroes
The Jury put itself on record In faVor
of better public roads. The jury was
severe in the condemnation of the coun-
" board of commissioners for the con-
tinued neglect to provide suhlcient
room for the probate Judge, clerk ana
grand Jury. Many of the county's most
valuable records are not kept in vaults
because there is no place for them.
In reference to the attempted assas-
sination of Policeman Waters last Sun
day morning, the following record IS
shown: I'VE have investigated the
charge against the following prisoners
In jail. General Moon, Sr., General
Moon. Jr Tom Sullivanand Lou Hogue,
and we recommend that the investiga-
ton be continued by the next grand
jury and that these parties he held
for such investigation"
The county board of revenue has or
dered a 4O-foot steel bridge to be placed
on Wallace MILL cieeh' hih0 liiiiOS iiOi ~
of Marion on the CentreVille road
E. l. Woodfin gave a barbecue at his
home, four miles south of town, Fri
day, at which 20 gentlemen friends
were present.
The excursion over the Southern rail
way from Selma to the co rolinas car
ried a large number of people from
Marion
Rev p. V. Bomar, pastor of the Bap-
fist church. has returned from vaca
ton In South Carolina.
The Postal Telegraph office at Ma
rion has been closed temporarily on
account of the manas ger Eugene Scar
borough, being in Selma at hos
pital.
Planters from the northeast portion
of the county report the finest crops
of corn. cotton and cane ever grown
In that portion of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-14
w. w. Windliam Bankrupt

Huntsville, August 13.-(Special)-
w. Windham of Moulton, who runs one
of the largest general merchandise bus
inesses in Lawrence county, has filed a
petition in the bankruptcy court Here,
asking relief from liabilities estimated at
s1S,1 1874. His creditors are principally job
bers in a dozen southern cities. Petit
toner's assets, If taken at their face
value, exceed the liabilities, amounting
to $25,625, including mortgages, notes. open
accounts. collateral in banks, incumbered
real estate and personal property, which
Is claimed as exempt. OF the liabilities
the sum of s3271 is secured by collateral,
si11S is partially secured by waive notes
and mortgages, s1202 is preferred claims.
while 1852 is unsecured.