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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01

Mrs. Ami Nelson and daughter,
Miss Florence, were called to jack
son Thursday morning by the serious
illness of Mrs. Nelson's father.
Attorney N. r.. Walsh, represent
ing the plaintiff, has started divorce
proceedings for Clarence De Long VS..
Mary De Long. Both parties reside
In Woodruff.
A. E. Topping and F. Bresien left for
jackson last night to be present at the
International Harvester Cos. gasoline
blowing exhibition given in that city
Friday, Sept. 1st.
The w. r. c. at it's meeting voted
to contribute $500 for a chair swing
at the Dorcas home. This will make
TWO swings at the home, the G. A. r.
having given one last spring.
Thomas Buck of Plainfield, Ill.,, Is
q guest Of his mother, Mrs. Agnes
Mauterstock, south of this city. Mr..
Buck is an operator at Plainfield and
is enjoying his vacation.
Mrs. Lucille Green is seriously i'll
at the home of her sister, Mrs. VIM.
Wren, North Dewey street. Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Lockley of Grand Rapids
were called here Wednesday by their
sisters illness
Mrs. Louise Secluded, proprietor of
a restaurant on West Main street
and Herman Thiemann, who con-
ducts the business of the Owosso
Floral Company, were united in mar
riage by Rev. Paul o. David Monday
evening. Their friends extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
The case of Brown VS.. Harris, over
horse deal, was taken up in the
municipal court Thursday morning
and adjourned until Sept. 6. The
plaintiff, resident Of Owosso town
ship, claims he purchased a horse
from Harris, the latter declaring the
animal sound, gentle, ETC., and that
the horse has turned out to be balky.
Harris lives in New Haven township.
Mrs. James Carpenter entertained
very delightfully."- at her home on
Dewey street Wednesday evening at
miscellaneous shower in honor of
Miss Margaret King whose marriage
to Charles Mills takes place in the
near future. The most pleasing fea-
ture was mock marriage when Miss
King and Miss Helen Robertson were
united in marriage" Mrs. Louie
Dansby acted as ring bearer. Ice
cream and cake were served. Miss
King received many pretty and use
full gifts.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01
new CARPETS,
RUGS and
LINOLEUMS

Time was and not so very
long ago either, when the great
majority of people in this To-
cality purchased their carpets
in the spring of the year-iust
why, we could never under
stand, for the reason that most
of us live out of doors as much
as possible during the Spring,
Summer and early Fail months.
The natural time to buy new
floor coverings is in the Fall, Just
before the weather man com
pels us to "house up" when we
are forced to live Understand
housekeepers generally are
coming to look at the matter
in this way. -,
The greater portion of our
new Fall stock of CARPETS,
RUGS and LINOLEUMS is
already here. 1t is nearly twice
as large as in any previous
season and includes many ex-
elusive makes and patterns,
foremost among which are:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01

Rev. George Laughton will. it is
expected, occupy his pulpit in the
Baptist church next Sunday.
Riverside Farmers club will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Woodwork
Wednesday. September 6, instead of
on Thursday.
Mrs. Il. A. Roberts of Minneapolis,
Mimi, is guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. u. Miller, North Wash
ington street.
Miss Mary Walworth, who has
held the position as bookkeeper at
the Parker Granite Works for sever
al years, has resigned on account of
poor health.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01
THE OWOSSO TIMES
EDMUND O. DEWEY, EDITOR.
OWOSSO, MICH, SEPT. 1, 1911.
LOCAL NEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Dosen spent part
of the week in Detroit.
J. H and Carl BRANDED spent the first
of the week in st. Johns and Lansing.
H. N. Coppernall has moved from
Chaplin to 500 N. Mulberry street. this
city.
J. Oliver Curwood has gone to New
York to consult with publishers of mag
azines.
Mrs. A. l.. Nichols has been in Yer
non this week caring for her mother
and grandmother who are i'll.
Mrs. @. A. Bsdgley and grandson and
Mrs. VIM. Hughes of Muskegon, spent
Sunday at CITY Clerk Dumond's.
E. W. Besrdsley left Monday for
Sault Ste Marie on skating rink bust
ness, having disposed of his rink at
Springfield, Ill.
Phillip Shepard and family of Jack
son, have been guests of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Shepard, Owosso
township, part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Bigelow and son
II. W., are guests of Toledo relatives
this week. Mr.. Bigelow will also visit
Detroit on business while away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Jarvis of Corunna,
will move to Detroit, having sold the
y,aot M rLat bus;vass xrh;,h @box, oo,,
Quoted for years, to Arthur Berry.
Mrs. William Shelton Of Seattle,
Wash, is guest of her brother, H.
Kirk White. she is returning home
from q trip to New York and New
England.
Mrs. E. F. Dudley and Mrs. r. P.
Bigelow entertained at tea party al
the Y. w. @. A. rooms, Saturday, in
honor of Mrs. w. K Tillotson of New
York City.
The new Owosso City base ball team
defeated the Perrinton club Sunday at
D. g. G. park 8 to 4, P. White and Dut,
being the battery. A good crowd wit.
messed the game.
The Ann Arbor passenger train No.
SO, was held up Saturday at Thompson
vile by the dersiling of its tender ant
one coach. No one was injured-a a,
usual on the Ann Arbor.
James F. Jones and family have re
turned from q stay of seven weeks al
Prescott, with the formers parents
Their two children who were seriously
i'll while there have recovered. Mr.
Jones brings home a fish story, claim
ing to have caught 1887 fish.
H. Martin died at his home near Sag
. inaw, Sunday, aged 70 years, after ,
years illness. The funeral was helt
Tuesday. Mr.. Martin is survived b,
his widow, and daughter, who liv,
in Saginaw county, and Max Martin
Mrs Eva Martin and MRS. George d
Mason, of Corunna.
Hugo q. Weeener of Saginaw, spen
Sunday in Owosso with friends Will
here he inspected the markers and i'm
provements to the family lot at Oak Hill
cemetery and decorated the graves. Mr.
Wesener realized while here that b
was without home in Owosso for tn
first time in his life. But many friend
are glad to welcome him at any time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01
Perry.

John Owens of Swartz Creek, is visit
ing at the home of his parents-Nor-
man Simpson is taking a weeks vaca-
ton from the store of r G Botsford and
will spend a portion of it visiting
friends in Fowlerville-Miss Helen
Bristol has engaged for the season with
Stockbridge milliner and goes there
soon rs trimmer-Miss Lila Hall
has returned from visit of several
months with friends in Poughkeepsie,
N Y-Miss Ethel Eaton of Lansing,
visited her parents here Sunday-Dr
Spence of Hillsdale, was guest of DIR
and Mrs W H Flint, Friday and Satur-
day-Mr and Mrs Orville Davis are
parents of daughter born Friday
r 8 Olcott and P Olcott and family,
who has been spending the summer at
their cottage at Indian River, returned
home Friday--The work of excavat-
ing for the cellar for the new store of
Wallace d Son began Monday--Mr
and Mrs Loren Watkins and little son
started for Mackinaw Monday where
they will spend a few days--Mrs
Sarah Stevens of Flint. who has been
visiting at the home of Mrs Marie
Simpson for two weeks, went to Ian
sing Monday--MI and Mrs 8 f Olcott
gave farewell reception to Mr. and
Mrs G NJ Groat, Monday evening"
Mrs Robert Lewis of Bancroft, came
Monday to spend few days with Mrs
A N Stevens--Norman Simpson and
L Il Halsted spent Monday in Lansing
Mr. and Mrs B Spaulding Of Lam
sing, spent Sunday here with relatives
Edward Sanborn has been engaged
in reshingling the barns and rebuilding
the porches at the farm home of Mrs
Jane Hinkley, south of town-The
property of the late William Spangler
was sold at auction Saturday in front
of the postoffice. Charles Taylor bought
seven lots in the west part of town,
and Mrs Mary E Smith of Cleveland,
o., bid in the house and lot in the
southeastern part of town. Mrs Smith
expects to move here to reside-Dr
and Mrs L M Cudworth accompanied
by Mr. and Mrs George Switzer will go
for motor trip to Dundee and Cort-
land, N Y, In few days. They will
spend a few days at Niagara Falls en-
route, and expect to be away about
three weeks Mrs Mary Braden of
Byron, is here to assist in the telephone
Office for few weeks--Mr and Mrs
II w Hutton came home Monday from
a visit of several days in Durand. They
will pack up their goods, 30 Superin-
tendent and Mrs Parker, who arrived
home from Ohio, Monday, may have
the house for residence this coming
school year--Mr and Mrs A d Barnes
attended the home coming in Laings.
burg last week-Charles Calkins is on
the sick list-The four. year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs Mark Barnes is quite i'll
from the effects Of q hemorrhage--
Mrs Alice Hudson of Milford is a guest
at the home of Mr. and Mrs A N Stevens
Mrs Ethel South is critically i'll at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Seymour Marble, south of town
Frank Lawrie and family of Ionia, are
guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Fred
Sharpe-Philo Hall Is very ill-Miss
Margaret Dynes is taking a few days
vacation, and spending the time with
relatives in Detroit
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01

The Ladies' Home Journal
patterns for September are now
on sale, as is also the, Fall
Quarterly Style Book
which illustrates more than
1000 of the new Journal pat
terms and is full of helps for
both the professional and the
home dressmaker. 1t costs but
sc when purchased in con-
nection with any 15c Journal
pattern. BY mail, 13c extra. i
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01
Misses and Junior Tailored Fall
and Winter Suits

We have just received large
shipment of Misses (sizes IA,
Is, 19 and 20 years. aud Junior
(sizes IS, Is, II and 10 years.
Tailored Suits-Scotch heather
mixtures, blue serges, blue and
brown corduroys-girlish mod
els, all artistically trimmed.
Moderate prices, $40 to SIS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01
NOGN1s
Hats For Men and Young Men

The new Fall blocks of the
well-known YOUNG HATS
soft and stiff models, colors and
black, are now on sale. We
have a becoming shape for you
"a style to fit your face-and
every hat is guaranteed to/give
So worth of wear.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01

We are showing a complete
new stock of the "Best.Ever"
knee pant suits for boys of from
4 to 16 years-fancy worsteds,
Scotch cashimeres, cheviots' and
serges = positively the best
wearing boys suit made; $5,$6
$3.50, $3.50, SO, $3.50, 80 and
$40, and every suit worth the
price. % "a.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01

FOR SALE-A country store doing
good business good location. For par.
ticulars write MRS. J. II. Day,
Fostoria, Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01

Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Estey and FAM
lily have returned from an outing at
Topinabee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-09-01
Bundhar Wilton Rugs,
HardWick Wilton Rugs,
French Wilton Rugs and
HardWick Body Brussels
Rugs

the four best rugs at the
prices on the market-we are
proving this every day by, com
parison-showing the products
of this mill side by side with
others on our carpet floor.
We show complete lines of
Administer, Wilton Velvet,
Velvet, Tapestry Brussels
and Ingram Carpets and
Rugs In all the standard
makes. Also HoA Fiber
Rugs and Mattings, Crex
Grass Rugs and Mattings
and Kashmir Rugs. |" 's'
We make a speciality of extra
large rbom size rugs, having in
stock at this time, sizes 12x13.6,
11.3 x 1876, 1915 ID 6, 11-3 x12,
1916 x IL, as well as the common
sizes, 9x12, 8-3 1916, 9x.10-6,
70 x9 and 6x9, in nearly all
grades.
Scotch, English and Domestic
makes of LINOLEU MS-inlaid,
granite and printed-6, u, 9,
101 and IL feet wide, all we'll
seasoned goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18

the state made the enforcement or the law still harder by returning to the sale of liquor in some legalized form
 Tn case open saloons were to be allowed in Birmingham and perhaps In some of the cities nearer to Gadsden the business men here would probably pc in favor of a dispensary under the strictest regulation as compromise.
 If the business men and merchants of the city have their way about It the Legislature will authorize the commis- sioners of the county to provide a funn to be distributed In prizes to the farm CTS who grew the largest crops of the leading agricultural products of the county. A bill Is being framed to this end asking that the commissioners may set aside $500 for this purpose. It Is believed by those promoting the plan that this will be the most effective way of stimulating the farmers of the coun- tv to engage Tn diversified farming and to make an effort to grow their crops along the most approved methods.
 official notice was given today that a bill will be introduced in the present Legislature asking that that body pro- vide for an official court stenographer for the city court of Gadsden. The bill is being pIerared by the lawyers of the city and will have their united sup port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
ANNISTON MAY BE
 IN BALL LBAGU E

2. Anniston, January .11.-(Special.)- J. Whether or not Anniston is to have league ball next. season and whether or not the Rochester club of the Eastern league will train here this winter and spring will be decided by Wednesday night, it is believed.
 For the former purpose Manager Hoyt of the Rome club of the Southeastern league, which was organized here last fans in regerd,to having a representative at the meeting to be held at Chattanooga soon, probably next Sunday. to consider probable enlargement of the associa- tion, and to perfect organization for next season. 7Tss ifl.t -@+t
 If Anniston affiliated with the league Brstol,s Tenn. will come in, Mr. Hoyt says. thus making an eight-c organ ization. .es ga...s ,
 Manager Hoyt came to the city in an automobile with Manager John Ganzell of the Rochester Eastern League club, who is in the city with view of select ing Anniston as the training camp for his clubs next seasons work ss
 Manager Ganzel missed connection at Rome, and had to make the cross-coun- try run.
 He has expressed himself as being pleased with Anniston thus far. The two managers and others, including President Willett of the Anniston association, were guests at a banquet given at the Ala bama hotel by Manager c. H. Mitchell tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
NEWS OF TUSCALOOSA
Lecture on Sanitation Largely Attended
 At Board of Trade Meeting

Tuscaloosa, January 17-(Special.)--C. N. Maxwell, Sr., has sold his residence on Seventh street to J. c. Rice, the con- sideration being $550O He reserved the corner lot on Twenty-first avenue and will begin the erection of a handsome home within a short time.
 The Board of Trade meeting was large ly attended last night to hear the splen- did address of pr. J. L. Graham, profes- sor of biology at the university, on San itation.'' pr. l.. o. Lawson. who arranged this meeting, especially invited the edu- cators of the city to occupy reserved seats and seldom has more intellectual audience been gathered. All were more than repaid for accepting this invita- ton for Dr. Gaham bought to light In a clear and forcible manner the impor- tance of more perfect system of sanita- ton which must have its beginning in the public schools. He used in connection with his excellent lecture some interest ing charts belonging to the university.
 The party of business men, who spent yesterday as the guests of pr. Grove in vestikating the oil fields at Fayette, re- turned last night; well pleased with the prospects of Tuscaloosas future natural gas wells. In the party were s. F.. H. stan, F. w. Monnish, Luther and Fred Maxwell, D. l.. lRosenau, Tom Garner and s. F. Clabaugh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
ALABAMA BANKERS
 WILL MEET TODAY

Montgomery January 17.-(Special)- Bankers from all sections of the state were in Montgomery tonight planning for the assembly in this city tomorrow of the Alabama Bankers association. The convention of the bankers is expected to continue through Thursday, during which time an interesting programme will be carried out. Officers of the association are w. L. Lancaster Wetumpka, presi- dent; Frank S. Moody, Tuscaloosa, vice president; McLane Triton, Jr., Pell City, secretary-treasurer.
 The first session of the association will be held at o'clock in the afternoon, when the chief addresses will be deliv- cred by Michael Cody, Montgomery, in welcoming the visitors to the city, and by Mayor W. A. Gunter. E. B. Joseph of the Business Mems League. will also extend the hospitality of the municipality to the visitors The response for the association will be made by Snowden Me Gaughey.
 Following upon this the officers of the association will deliver their annual ad- dresses, after which committees will be appointed and officers nominated.
 At 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night a ban quet will be given to the visitors at the Exchange hotel, W. A. Gayle of Mont gomery acting as toastmaster The night session will abound in addresses, the chief of which will be delivered by Clark Will Hams, New York; W. P. G. Harding, Birmingham: E. J. Buck. Mobile; P. E. Greene, Opelika, and Ralph H. Mac Michael, Pittsburg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
Burch Charged With Arson

Florence, January (Special)-T. E. Burch. clerk in local dry goods Jhouse. was arrested here Saturday on charge of arson. The arrest was made by Chief of Police w. w. Lemay at the request of Sheriff William Mitchell of Madison county. MT. Burch was employed as clerk in the store of his brother near Huntsville when it burned and the charge of arson grows out of that fact. MT. Burch has an excellent reputation here and Is we'll known And an effort was made by local officers to conceal the facts of the arrest. He was released on 5000 bond. which he furnished without difficulty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
Tbompson Ilesidence Burns

Florence, January 17.-(Special)- The family of Horace Thompson in East Florence, consisting of the par ents and four cf ildren, narrowly es- capped death last night when their home was burned with all its contents. The family was awaneked by the smoke at 11:3O o'clock to find the walls ready to fall in. They escaped in their night clothes MT. Thompson had $10S in pa per money in the house which was also burned. The house was insured for $15O and was valued at about 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
HENLINE SPEAKS GOOD
 WORD FOR ANNISTON

Anniston, January 17.-(Special)- Noah Henline, the nationally famed outfelder of the Buffalo Eastern league team. who was formerly regarded as the fastest man on the Baron diamond fin Birmingham, has been in the Model City for several days, and says that he considers Anniston an ideal place as a training camp for northern big league team. Henline is plying the trade of photograph salesman during the off season days and he remained over in the city with view of being present when Manager Ganzell of the Rochester, Eastern leaguers arrive in the city Tuesday to investigate the city's claims as a prospective training camp. If Ganzell should decide against the city. Henline will Boost 1t for Buff falo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
J. E. ElIette Robbed

Sheffield, January T.-(Special)-J. E
 Ellette, carpenter for the Louisville and Nashville railway, was held up last right in the baseball park and robbed of s65 by two white men. While passing through the park he was accosted by the men, one tall and one short. The short man slapped him on the back and asked If he had some tobacco He an swered in the negative and was then asked is he had any money. When he again said no. the taller man drew a pistol and made him. hold up his hands while the other went through his pockets
 securing S6h " l.Ll-N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
ALABAMA SUPREME
 COURT DECISIONS

Montgomery, January 17.-(Special)- The following Is 8 list of the decisions handed down today in the supreme court of Alabama:
 Anderson, J-Joe Wilson vs. the state of Alabama, appeal from Chiffon circuit court reversed and remanded Sayre, J.-Fielder alias Fielder Bates vs. state Of Alabama, appeal from Lowndes circuit court; reversed and remandsd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
No Hope for Racing

Memphis, January 17.-(special.) )-After spending few days here looking over the situation. M. N. MacFarlan, for years secretary of the Memphis Jockey club, expressed no hope of revival of the racing game for Tennessee. He re- turned to his Texas plantation tonight under the impression that the present Tennessee legislature would never modify the present drastic laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
NEWS OF GADSDEN Business Mems Club Favor Prohibition Want to Award Prizes to Farmers

Gadsden, January 17.-(Special. )-At meeting of the Business Mems club last night the possible return of liquor under new legislation was matter that was much discussed. All agreed that prohibition had been good thing for this city and none were in favor of a return to the old regime of the open saloon. The general sentiment seemed to be that prohibition should be maintained unless the other cities of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
Show nj Admission

representative of Glenn Curtiss is in Anniston with a view of interesting the citizens of the city in a proposed aero nautic exhibit here within the next few weeks. Nothing has been done as yet, but his proposition Is being considered by the Chamber of Commerce, and whether 1t be accepted at present or not, 1t is considered quite probable that an airship show will be a feature of the Cal houn county fair here next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
second meeting in December.

second meeting in December. It is proposed by the company to install a common lottery system in the trf- cities, the condition being substantial Increase in rates to subscribers. The council favors the new contract but owing to the presentation of petition signed by a. large number of sub scribers opposing 1t the matter was again postponed to the second meeting in February. City Engineer L. O.. Scrugs presented his resignation to the council and c. L. Peckinpaugh was elected to succeed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
Mayor in culcium Again

Mayor J. L. Wikle Is in the limelight through a new course of procedure in dealing with the blind tiger. situation. The "casus belli'' in this instance was the arrest of Bud Whatley, who is said to have been caught in the act of selling liquor in West Tenth street dive Sat urday night. He was merely given a fine of $100 and costs, the street sentence being suspended. The fine was paid without protest.
 In explanation of this leniency, Re corder Green said that he knew his act would be criticised, bit that he had been ordered not to assess the street sentence by the mayor, whom he felt bound to obey.
 Dr. Wilkes position is that the city needs the money, and that if he assesses the street sentence the tigers will appeal to the city court where they cannot be convicted. the city thus losing he reve- nue. Prohibionists say this is a greater reflection on the courts than Brooks Lawrence ever attempted, and they are crying louder than ever for law and order league In Anniston.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
shortstop Barry Weeds

Worcester. Mass. January f.-John J. Barry, shortstop of the worlds cham pion Philadelphia Americans. and Miss Margaret F. McDonough of Worcester were married here today in the Sacred Pearl church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
Florence Council Meets

Florence. January 17.-(Special.)-- The Florence city council failed again last night to take action on the mat ter of the new contract with the South ern Bell Telephone company, that mat ter having been carried over from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-18
Senator Aldrich Takes a Rest

Brunswick. Ga. January 17.-senator Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode Island ar rived here this morning and went at once to ;Jekyl Island to be the guest of friends at the club houses6f The Mil lionaires' club. He stated upon his arrival that he was here merely for a rest