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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
CIRCUS BUT A FEW DAYS AWAY
barnum & Bailey Show Win Arrive
In City Next Thursday.

The coming of the Barnum and Bailey
circus is proving strong factor in the
moral uplift of the rising generation in
Owosso. AS next Thursday approaches
chores are being performed with in
creasing alacrity. With the promise Of
ticket, and q mild dissertation on
filial duty. the erstwhile delinquent is
gradually sprouting wings, and the
woodpile against the chimney.back is
increasing repidly.
The show opened it's season in Madi-
son Square Garden, New York City
last March. Never before in the his
tory of amusement affairs was a circus
given such hearty reception. The
newspapers. without one exception, said
it was the most brilliant engagement
ever played in the metropolis. That
verdict was Endorsed by the half mil
lion or so who were fortunate enough
to find seats in the garden. The per-
formances to be given here will be ex-
actly the same as those presented in
New York. Not detail has been chang
ed since the opening night.
The parade will take place at 10
o'clock in the forenoon. 1t is monster
of novel and varied interest. 1t is three
miles long. 1t will doubtless he enjoyed
by the biggest crowd that ever filled the
streets of Owosso.
Those who wish to get ahead of
the rush can buy reserved seats and ad-
missions at the down town ticket Office.
1t will be open early on show day in
Collins drug store. Prices there will
be the same as on the grounds. N
The show will come into the city on
five trains made up of eighty.five doub-
lie length cars-the longest train ever
handled by a railroad This circus is
fifty.ive years old. 1t is now in the
zenith of its glory. 1t is making the
testimpression of its long and bril-
liant career. The twenty four hour"
man and his assistants are expected to
reach the city soon to lay out the
parade route, inspect the streets, buy
provisions for the stay here and make
all other arrangements necessary to the
coming of the biggest show in the
world. The circus has brand-new
equipment throughout costing the owp-
ers So, 500, 900.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Jurors for September Torn Of Court.

Fairfield-Fred Williams.
Hazelton-Frances Brown.
>Middlebury-Walter easier.
New Haven-David Kurrie.
Owoseo township-C. E. Hershey.
Owoeso, 1st ward-Geo. Bedford.
Owosso, I'd ward-John c. Farver.
Owoeso, Sd ward-Fred Zimmerman.
Owosso, 4th ward-Lee Woodland.
Owosso, 5th ward-Perry Corcoran.
Perry-Harvey Mills.
Rush-William Kirn.
Sciota-W. A. Holden.
Shiawassee-Charles Ewing.
Venice-W. r. Turk.
Vernon-J. O.. Marks.
Woodhull-Archie VanWormer.
Antrim-Tobias Burns.
Bennington-Henry Jacobs.
Burns-D. W. Lewis.
Caledonia-R Roy Bailey,
Corunna, 1st ward-Geo. Clutterbuck
Corunna, I'd ward-W. E. Cornford.
Corunna, Sd ward-Henry Sage.
Fairfield-Frank r. Williams.
Hazelton-Charles McKone.
Middlebury-Fred Martin.
New Haven-Wm. DeFrenn, Sr.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Tempers nee P,onIc.

The annual picnic Of the Amalgam.
ated Temperance organization, rep.
'resentiDg the various societies laboring
for the promotion Of the temperance
cause, will be held at McCurdy park,
Friday, Sept. /. The cause is one that
attracts to it many of the most earnest
men and women in the country, and
the degree Of success that has been at
tanned in the past is great encourage
mept for work In the future.
A business session will be held at II
O'Clock, and all who can are urged to be
present at that time From 10 to 1 80
will be devoted to the picnic dinner.
In the casino at 1:30 o'clock q pro-
gram will be carried out, as follows:
Song by assembly, Harry Cunning
ham, leader; Mrs. J. B. Brown, pianist.
Invocation, Rev. John Watson, d d.
instrumental duet, Mrs. j. B. Brown
and Mrs. Elmer Perkins.
Introductory remarks, Rev. w. w.
Curtis.
Piano solo, Miss Zaida Wright.
Recitation, Mrs. G. G. Osborn.
Song, New Haven Alliance.
Address, Mr.. w. A. Brubaker, Of
Chicago.
Mr.. Brubaker is very eloquent and
forceful speaker and should be heard
by all interested in the cause of temper
ance. J. G. Curtis is president and
Mre. Eta Killian, secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Fairly Successful.

Judged from the standpoint of good
time the Improvement Association ex-
cursion to Pine Lake, Wednesday is
voted a success by those who patron.
lied the same; viewed in financial
way the result is not as great as was ex-
pected. However, the Association will
be able to reduce its debt considerably.
The M. U. R. provided splendid service
and many who had not been over the
line before were surprised at the
smoothness of the roadbed and the run
ming time of the cars. The excursion
was good advertisement for the road,
At the lake, the visitors divided
their attentions between the skat-
ing rink, dancing pavilion, merry
go-round and ball game, while 9TH
ers watched the athletic events or
enjoyed boat rides on the lake. The
) o'clock car out of the park, car
ried the first returning passengers
end the three cars following were
also we'll filed. Many did not reach
home until 1 O'Clock Thursday
morning
The Owosso City band accompan-
led the picnickers and gave a num-
ber Of well-rendered selections at
the park.
The Ball Game
The Y. M. c. A. team defeated Co.
runna Avenue 10 to in the ball
game. The contest was long
drawn out affair, lasting more than
TWO hours and a half.
Simpson hurled for the losers and
although he pitched a good game,
was not given as good support as he
deserved. Phillips pitched for the
winners.
The Athletic Events. :.
Because of lack Of the proper ac-
commodations, the entire sports pro-
gram was not carried out. 1t has
been tentatively agreed that the re-
naming events, the SS0-yard relay
race. fat mems race, high jump, sack
race and tug-of-war, will be pulled
off Labor Day in connection with the
program at d. & c. park in this city,
the same prizes being offered.
Frank Sherman won the 100-yard
dash, with Edward Martin second,
and C. Rentschler third.
G. Y. Tompkins won the hop. step
and jump with Sherman second and
Rensselaer, third.
The 220-yard dash was won by
Sherman. Martin was second and
Zealand third. --
Sherman won the broad iump
with Tompkins second and Zealand
third.
1t is estimated that $50 .people
from this city attended the picnic.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Died In the South.

Miss Hazel, daughter of Charles Pill
lans of this city, died Saturday at the
home of her mothers sister at Lookout
Mountain, Tennessee, where she had
gone last April hoping for relief from
lung trouble. The remains were brought
to Owosso and the funeral held Wednes-
day. Miss Pillans was 23 years wears
of age, graduate of the Owosso high
school and lovable and bright young
lady. She is survived by her father and
brother, Walter, of this city, her moth
or having died short time ago. The
sympathy of the community is extend.
ed to the father and brother.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Will Attend National Meeting.

Lieut.. Fl. A. Hume of this city has
been detailed by Adjutant General Cox
of the Michigan National Guard as a
delegate to the national association
meeting of military surgeons to be held
at Milwaukee. Sept 90. Lieut.. Hume
served at his first state encampment
this year and is highly honored by being
selected for this detail. which includes
mileage and officers pay.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Reunion Of the Descendants of Park
Mattoon

Held Sunday at the grove on Gutes
hill, was in the form of basket picnic;
those that attended were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Roat and son Ralph, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Mattoon and son Edward, Mrs.
Fred Tatro and daughter Florence, all
OF St Johns; also Mr.. and Mrs. A. J..
Goodall and Mrs. G. w. Mattoon of
Shiawassee township; MIR. and Mrs.
Kentfield and son Theron, of Owosso
township; Mr. and Mrs. George Hall of
Corunna; Miss Mabel Farr, Mr.. and
Mrs. V. s. Nation and daughter Cor.
nelia and son Cecil Dwight. Mr.. and
Mrs. Roat and son and Mrs. Fred Tatro
and daughter will remain for weeks 8
stay at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. V. s..
Nation on North Dewey street.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Wins Golf Trophy.

B. E. Smith Of this city, won the
Wylie cup in the final golf contest at
the Country Club grounds in Saginaw
the first of the week, defeating Ernest
Kanzler. The Saginaw News says: ut
was an interesting and well-played
match. Both Smith and Kanz.
Ter are playing in strong form and it is
expected that they will make good
showing at the state golf tournament
ID Grand Rapids next week"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Another Landlord.

The Grand Central hotel in Corunna
has been leased by George Pomeroy of
Detroit, superintendent of the clay pits
near Kerby, the latest managers, Eu-
gene Friend and Clarence Case, having
transferred their lease to him. Mr..
Pomeroy will.continue his work at the
clay pits.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Prepare Street For Big Loads ot
6eetS.

The Owosso Sugar Co.. in letter by
assistant secretary B. E. Smith, asked
the Council, Monday. to have West
Oliver street repaired to be able to
stand the travel of the thousands Of
loads of beets which will be part of the
largest amount ever ground at the fac
tory. The slicing of beets will COM
mence about Oct. and the council
ordered the repairs made.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
GROUNDS
MICHIGAN UuDlNG is SHOWN AT THE LEET

benefit to the younger members of the
family. An event of that sort is to be
che ilhed f, r the up,.f it gives. AL g, Il
is an eveptMhich. they Will not forget,
and may always look back at it as one
of the greatest treats of their lives.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25

One Of the hundreds of men who use
indecent language in the presence Of
women, was punished, Monday. when
Justice Friegel assessed the costs of the
arrest to Joseph Kaloja. who was COM
planned of by MxFy GOOD, N. Chapman
street A few arrests occasionally for
this practice would stop bad habit
and bring a few dollars to the city
treasury.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25

Chas. Salisbury, who has spent the
last few years in the west, has been q
guest of his mother, Mrs. Eugene Rob-
inson, Pine street, this weef.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25
Tax Sales For 1912.

THE TINES has been designated by
Auditor General Fuller to publish the
annual tax list for this county for the
May 1919 sale.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-08-25

Miss Grace Curry of Fentop. iea
guest of relatives and friends in this
city, ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Union Bakers Propose
to Fight the Bread
Trust to a Finish
Bakeries Will Be Established and
Consumers Supplied with the
Union Made Goods

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Sept 12.-The In
ternational Union of Bakery and Confec-
tionary Workers which opened Its triennial
convention here yesterday will fight the
alleged Bread trust" which refuses to
recognize the union by going into the bak-
ing business itself. At least II will launch
its own bakeries in cities where the trust
refuses to recognize the union II the recon1-
mendation made to the convention today
by Otto z. Fisher of Chicago. international
secretary Of the union in his annual report
is followed
The Bread trust made up of three Of
Americas greatest bakery companies is the
real enemy OF the bakers and confectionery
workers. according to Mr.. Fischer.
The fight against the Bread trust is the
most important one we have ever entered
said Mr.. Fischer In his report. Upon the
victorious outcome of the same depends
our future success. Thousands of people
live in localities where they cannot but
union labelled bread. We must supply the
market where such a condition exists.
I'VE should at once establish our bakeries
in such cities where is- seems impossible
fer our Organization to get . foothold. CT
where-the trust, concerns are controlling
the bread market to such an extent that nc
competing bakery would dare to recognize
our organization or use the label. Our In
ternational union should have control OF
all bakeries thus established
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
RESIDUE CLAUSE IS BROUGHT UP
Contention that Bequest is Invalid
Because of Statutory Provisions.
GRANTS PETITION OF DEFENDANTS
Two Million Dollars is the Amount of
Property Involved.
LITIGATION Is STILL UNSETTLED
George Glover, Son, and DR.. Eddy,
an Adopted Son, Seek to Have
the Residue Divided He
tween Them.

CONCORD, N. H, Sept. 12.-The petition
OF the defendants In the litigation over the
will Of Mrs. Mary Baker q. Eddy, founder
of the Christian Science church, that the
supreme court of New Hampshire should
be asked to rule on the questions Of law
at issue in the case before a trial ts held
in the superior court was granted by
Chief Justice wallace of the superior court
today.
The chief question Of law is whether the
residue clause of the will. leaving about
100000 Of the estate to the First Church
Of Christ. Scientist, Of Boston, is invalid
because Of the New Hampshire and Massa-
chusetts statutes forbidding a bequest Of
more than a stipulated amount far below
the value of this residue, to any single
church, is valid
George w. Glover OF Lead. S. D.. Mrs.
Eddy's son, and DR.. E. j. Foster Eddy OF
Waterbury, VT. her adopted son, seek TO
have the residuary clause declared Illegal
and the residue divided between them as
next of kin.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Navy of Uncle Sam
Gets in Front Ranks
Two New Dreadnoughts Now Looked
Upon as the Monarchs of
the Sea.

NEW YORK, Sept. R.-The arrival here
Of the new American dreadnought Utah to
join the sistership. the dreadnought
Florida, now nearing completion at the
Brooklyn navy yard again sets the scales
in motion for relative positions of the
American sea fighters as compared with
the navies of other great powers.
The American ships have a displacement
of 1900 as against the original dreadnought
OF 5000 tons. They also take the lead over
the Delaware and North Dakota, 5000 tons
each, which have heretofore held the lead
Of big gun ships in the American navy.
The two new American dreadnoushts be-
sides leading the ships OF all the great
powers in point of size, also bring Ger
many and the United States nearer together
for second place among naval powers.
Among naval experts the original dread
noughts have become the accepted unit of
fighting efficiency. Counting the dread
nought as a unit of 100. the American bat
tleship Delaware and its sistership, North
Dakota have a ratio Of efficiency of 1lO
each, while the Florida and Utah have a
ratio of LIS each. These ratios for AmerI-
can dresdnoughts aggregate go as against
an aggrabate OF about 700 for Germany.
So that Germany and the United States are
separated by only a few points for posi-
/ ton Of second place among the naval
powers based on dreadnought as the unit
| or fighting strength. However. on ships
below the dreadnought unit, naval experts
maintain that the scales are turned IN
favor of the United States as second IN
rank among the naval powers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
POLICE ARE HOLDING NEPHEW
Edgar Kobler Held as Witness After
Searching Examination.
INQUEST IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY
sheriffs who Are Conducting Thor
ough InveStisatiOn Declare that
Relative is the Last Person
seen with w. 6. OVertOn.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer,

After a searching and unsparing exami-
nation Of Edgar Kobler of near Springfield,
held in the county jail in connection with
the supposed murder Of his wealthy uncle,
William S. overton, County Attorney James
P. English Tuesday morning ordered that
young Kobler be kept in Jail until after
the inquest.
Coroner willis c. Crosby ordered an in
quest for Wednesday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
at the coroner's morgue. Tuesday after
noon he and deputy sheriffs went in an
automobile to Springfield and Millard to
subpoena witnesses. There win be at least
a score.
Young Kobler spent nearly two hours
answering the county attorneys questions.
When the examination was over Mr.. Eng
lish said the sheriff certainly was war
ranted in bringing the young man to
Omaha and holding him.
When asked by reporter for a state-
ment as to what he thought Of the case
Mr. English shook his head and said he
would rather net talk 1t doesn't look
very good" was all he said.
Testimony at the inquest into the deatt
of the late william S .overton at Coroner
Crosbys morgue this afternoon is expected
to bring on the following points against
and in favor Of Edgar Kobler overton's
2S-year-old nephew, who by the authorities
is suspected and is being held as a ma.
terial witness" pending the coroner't
jury's verdict.
! Against Kobler-Overton, and Kobler told
| Chris Cook. Millard liveryman, they were
! going to Waterloo and drove away. Sew
eral. persons say they saw the two in
buggy after the time at which Kobler sayi
they parted Kobler would have had t
drive inordinately slow in order to con
sumo as much time as he says he con
sumed in driving from Millard to Spring
field after he parted from his uncle Tracks
of a buggy and peculiarly gated horse
such as one OF ROBBERS are supposed t
| have been seen near the spot where Over
| toms body was found Since August Ii
| the date his uncle disappeared with ovel
| $4,000 Kobler may have spent money il
amount large enough to create suspicion
Hole in overton's breast may indicat
| murder.
| For Kobler-Always has borne goo,
reputation. Can account for having alr-th,
money he has spent. Drove slowly becaus
| his team was worn out overton's bod,
when found was so decomposed that it Il
| impossible to say whether or not he wa
wounded. When body was found legs O
trousers were rolled up, indicating he hat
started out to walk to Waterloo Koble
would not have thought of rolling them up
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Men of Hunnewell
Actually Rude to
the Woman Mayor
Councilmen of Town Adjourn Meet
ing, Refusing to Confirm Ap-
pOintments of Executive.

HUNNEwELL. Kan, Sept live
don't want any more women in office"
declared the city council Of Hunnewell to-
night, and adjourned after rejecting the
names of the mayors appointees for city
clerk. city treasurer and to fill the va
cancy in the council.
Mrs. Ella Wilson, the mayor determined
to get the government of Hunnewell in
working order. sent in the names OF three
women for city clerk. The council rejected
each Of them. The mayor then sent in the
names Of two women for treasurer Each
in its turn wAs rejected. Then the mayor
tried to fill the Vacancy with TIVE, mascu-
line sympathizers, bit the council would
not have 1t and adjourned.
Il guess I'll have to call in the state
officials yet said Mrs. Wilson. after the
meeting The councilnen were actually
rude tonight. They won't be- however
after the state officers get after them
Then they'll be glad to hold down their
Jobs as councilmen and submit to the
wishes of the mayor"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Native of ohio.

Mr. Latta was born near Ashland, o.,
October 81, 1874, and two years later his
parents moved to eastern Iowa, where
they engaged In farming, being among the
earlier pioneers in that territory. Here
he grew to manhood, working on his
fathers farm in summer and attending
school during the winter months, thus
making most OF the opportunities afforded
him of getting an education.
In 1868 he walked across the state OF
Iowa, crossed the Missouri and took up a
homestead in the territory OF Nebraska,
locating in Burt county. where he had
since made his home. on December 20,
1870 he was married at Tekamah to Miss
Libbie Jonas OF Jackson county. Iowa.
AS one of the early pioneers, Mr.. Latta
was Unidentified with the early development
and activities OF eastern Nebraska and
during his long residence in Burt county
he had been engaged in farming and stock
raising, at the time of his death. owning
and operating large stock farms north of
Tekamah. He was also president of the
First National bank Of that city.
In 1887. Mr.. Latta represented his dis
trict IN the lower house OF the state legis-
lature and at the time of his election to
congress three years ago was a member of
the Nebraska state senate.
Mr.. L-atta was elected from the Third
| congressional district OF Nebraska, TO the
sixty-first congress and was reelected to
the sixty-second congress.
Mr., Latta is survived by his widow and
his two sons, Edward Latta, cashier OF
the First National bank of Tekamah, OF
which Congressman Latta was practically
the owner, and Burr Latta. manager OF
his fathers stock ranch.
| One brother, George Latta of the Plateau
State bank, lives at Herman A
cousin, w. w. Latta, lives in Tekamah
and at the present time is very Ill
Representaive Latta was active in the
last congress, but because of Ill health did
not figure to any extent in the recent ex.
| ira session.
He was particularly Interested in bank.
ing affairs and was placed on the bank.
ing and currency committee of the house
He took much interest in Indian legislation
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
Body Of Congressman
Latta is Coming Home
Funeral is to Be Held at Tekamah
Friday, with Masons and Knights
Templar in Charge.

ROCHESTER. MINI. Sept. l2.-(special
Telegram 1.-THE remains Of Congressman
j. P. Latta. accompanied by the relatives.
left Rochester at 9:07 o'clock tonight and
will arrive at the home at Tekamah, Neb..
wednesday morning at 1890.
According to the present arrangements
made by the family, the funeral will be held
Friday afternoon at 2:9O o'clock at the
residence with the Episcopal service. The
Masons and knights Templar will have
charge
WASHINGTON, Sept. R.-Sergeant-at-
Arms Jackson of the house OF representa-
tives today appointed delegation from
that body to attend the funeral Of Repre-
sentative ]. T. Latta in Tekanah, Neb.,
Friday afternoon. The delegation includes
all of Representative Latta's colleagues in
the house from Nebraska, Kansas and
Colorado, besides Representatives Pepper
of Iowa, Booher Of Missouri, Floyd OF
Arkansas, Davenport, Ferris and Carter
of Oklahoma
The senate will be represented-by dele
CATION, which probably will be appointed
tomorrow.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
PLEADS FOR OKLAHOMA CITY
Well They Do, and They Like 90
Have Their Back TicLIed
..- Gently.

OKLAHOMA CITY, okl.. Sept. D-In
the Interstate Commerce commission hear
ing today involving a petition for readjust-
ment Of the rates Of about 40 railroads,
and also, representatives Of the local pack
ers assert, the very life OF the Oklahoma
City packing houses, Judge Cowan, rep
resentlng two cattle associations who ap-
peared as a witness today, described the
fight which he said, had been made for
several years by cattle raisers for equitable
railroad rates. He declared the rate TO
Oklahoma City from Texas points with the
exception OF the Texas panhandle and
other territory adjacent TO Oklahoma City
should be approximately Is cents lower
than rates from the same points to Kansas
City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-09-13
ONE POINT WON BY SHIPPERS
Carriers Held 20 BE Liable for Dam
ages Where the COnsisnments
Are MtsrOuted.

WASHINGTON. Sept. I2.-Intsrstate car
riers are responsible in damages 10 ship
pers for loss to the latter through the mis-
routing Of shipments.
This principle was laid down today by
the Interstate Commerce commission in de-
Gliding the case OF w. c. Sterling & Son
company OF Monroe, Mich, against the
Michigan Central railroad and other car
riers. The decision practically reverses a
previous holding OF the commission that il
the shipper accepted shipment that hsd
been misrouted in violation Of his specific
instructions he would be obliged to stand
any loss thereby sustained.
In the case decided today the carriers
by misrouting the shipment forced the
shipper to pay drayage charges which
would not have accrued II the shipment
had been made as direetAd. The commits
sion directs that the drayage must be paid
by the carriers