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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Memorial Day Committees.

At meeting of the joint commit
tee of the common council, G. A. r.
and the w. r. G. held at the G.. A. r.
hall Friday afternoon at three
o'clock, for the purpose of making
arrangements for the proper observ-
ance of Memorial Day. Those pres
ent were Aldermen S. G. Chavey, j.
H. BRANDED and G. w. Clark; of the
G. A. r. Post, T. M. Wiley, j. Friese-
ke, John Taylor, w. R. Smith and d.
c. Cooper; of the w. R. c. Mesdames
Mary Knapp, Sarah Wiley, Sarah
Livingston, II. G. Everetts and w.
II. Baker
Upon motion T. M. Wiley was
elected chairman and j. Frieseke,
secretary. Mayor Sprague was elect
ed president of the day and M. j.
Phillips marshal of the day. Upon
motion the following committees
were appointed:
Executive committee: Alderman j.
II. BRANDED, Mrs. w. II. Baker, Capt.
Evans, commander G. l.. Osborn and
l. w. Knapp.
Committee on speaker: Rev. c.
H. Hanks, Mrs. Sarah Livingston,
Aid. Clark.
Committee on invitations: Supt. w
E. Hanson, Aid S. G. Chavey and
Lieut.. Chas. Lahman.
Committee on Music: A. e. Ferry,
G. C.. Duff, Mrs. F. F. Hoyer.: Mrs.
Sarah Wiley and Mr.. Jacobs.
Reception committee: M. G.
Dawes, T. NJ. Wiley, l. w. Knapp,
Mrs. Mary Knapp and A. J. VanEpps.
Committee on printing: G. NJ.
Dewey, H. X. White and G. T. Camp
bell.
Committee on program: w. r..
Smith, c. II. Hanks, d. G. Cooper,
Mrs. Ella Owen and Supt. Hanson.
Committee on carriages: L. S.
Bowles, c. Freeman, Aid. S. G..
Chavey and j. @. Adams.
Auditing committee: Aid. McDon-
aid, E. Conant and j. j. Brown.
Committee on drum corps: John
Taylor, G.. Paris and S. Lamfrom.
Committee on flowers: w. R..
Smith, c. w. Jennings and w. r.. G
Committee on flags and decora-
ton: T. M. Wiley, M. c. Dawes, w.
r. Smith.
Upon motion the committee ad-
journed to meet Friday May 10 at
three o'clock. T. M. Wiley,
j. Frieseke, Chairman.
Secretary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
UNANIMOUS
Citizens Of Owosso Vote to Ask That
Ann Arbor be Released from
Union Station Order.
Representative Gathering Also d
Favor Of Separate Stations.

Representative Gathering Also In
Favor Of Separate Stations.
Desirinp to have the best possible
understanding OF the depot situation
in Owosso. the Michigan State Rail
road Commission visited Owosso Thurs
day morning and at a meeting of the
people of the city in the Y. NJ. G. A.
rooms heard many speakers give reas-
ons why the Ann Arbor Railroad Com
pany should be released from an order
TO unite in building union depot at
the present junction point in this city.
The Commission had in reply to a
request from the Owosso Improvement
Associations icommittee's request for
hearing at Lansing notified the COM
mittee that it would come to Owosso
where any and all could speak and
every one interested is grateful to the
commission for their visit. The three
commissioners G. L. Glasgow. chair.
man, q. w. Dickinson and L. T.
Hemsns and the secretary arrived on
the morning train and were shown
about the city in automobiles and at
$50 the meeting was called to order
and the situation most thoroughly ex-
planned and discussed and at the close
vote was taken which showed the
meeting, representing all classes of
citizens and all parts of the city, un.
animously in favor of allowing the
building Of separate Ann Arbor
station. At a suggestion vote was
also taken as to having three separate
stations with building sufficient for
transfer work at the present junction
site and all but two who voted were in
favor of having each road build it's
our building where most convenient
for its business.
The matter was taken up and a deci-
sion requested on an urgent appeal
from the Ann Arbor railroad that it be
given a release so that the construction
of fine station and Office building
combined on the present site of the
depot might be begun at once.
1t is probable that the result of this
thorough understanding now existing
will be that Owosso will have three fine
new depots and the expenditure of a
large sum of money by the Ann Arbor
in additions to their property in
Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
First Game Lost.

. The Owosso team was defeated, Fri.
day, at Ovid, in the first game in the
Central Independent leagues series, the
score being IA to A in seven innings
The Owosso team was made up of
Campbell. catcher; Martin and Rock
well, pitchers; Hume, first base; Phil
lips, second base; Cooper, third base;
Norton, short stop; Barrows, left field !;
Rockwell. and Martin, center field;
Stanton, right field.
The Owosso team is getting into good
shape now after considerable practice
and better showing is looked for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Life Cut Short.

Frank A., fourteen year old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gray, died Sunday
at the family home on Adams street
after q weeks illness of pleurisy. The
boy was born in Owosso, was fresh
man in the high school, being very
popular scholar and prominent in all
school undertakings. He was an &C.
complished pianist and was practicing
for q recital when taken sick.
The funeral was held Wednesday at
3 p. m. Revs. Hanks and Steininger
officiating, and was attended by many
high school pupils.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Food Factory Burned.

Fire, stating at nine o'clock Wednes.
day evening, destroyd the main build.
ings of the Standard Pure Food Co.
plant on Corunna Iavenue, entailing a
loss of $50, 900 on the building owned
by Tod Kincaid of Corunna, j. h.
Frieseke and c, w. Gale of Owosso and
a loss of $15, 900 on the machinery and
stock of the Food company. Both the
building and machinery were well in.
sured but the loss will b9 many thou
sand dollars, besides the stopping of
the business. The plant was being
operated day and night because of the
large number of orders and the
shutting down for several days to in.
stal new dynamos to take the place Of
boilers which were recently condemned.
The fire started in an overheated
oven and the flames filled the building
and were almost beyond control before
an alarm could be sent to the depart.
ment. After the alarm the depart
ment reached the building in few
minutes and by the hardest and most
successful kind of fire fighting confined
the fines to the large building and
prevented other fires which from the
flood of sparks it seemed impossible to
prevent. The entire city was lighted
by the blaze and for mile or more the
fall of the main walls was heard.
Neither the company or the building
owners have plans for tie future
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Memorial Day Ball Games.
The Eagles base ball team will play
two games Memorial Day with the
Oldsmobile team Of Lansing.
Mo MoCarthy-Ahsrn.

Miss Mary Margaret Mccarthy,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. P Mccarthy
of this city, and Edward Ahern Of Oak
ley. were united in marriage Tuesday
morning at ST. Pauls Catholic church
by Rev. FIR. P. ]. Slane. Mr.. and Mrs
Ahern left Tuesday morning for Ches-
aning, where they will be at home to
their friends after June 10.
The bride is a well known Owosso
young lady and the groom has been a
prosperous farmer near Oakley for sew
eral years. Owosso friends extend con-
gratulations.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Budget far l9ll-l2.

The budget for city expenses for the
year Oct. 1, 1911 to Sept. 80. 1912, was
presented to the council Monday, and
is printed in full in another column
Action on it was delayed one week tc
make necessary changes or corrections
As presented by the ways and means
committee the total is $63,3Ss.72, about
$40, 600 less than last year. The princi.
pal objection came from Aid. Wash
burn and Chavey who want provision
made for a fire equipment at hose house
No. 2, and Aid. BRANDED would like
provision for a sealer q of weights and
measures.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

Lansing, May 17.-Gov. GiskGrr
has issued the customary declaSso5eE
and Memorial Day proclamatiGn.
"The custom of observing Il 6IE,r
once a year for the purpose OF sssa.-
cially paying tribute of memupy Isc.
those who so bravely gave t1dn ysUr-
that the nation might live ana Ss4s %
purer and better home for Eao sxiE-
pressed of all lands, is one al atts
most commendable of our uatIezSh,
life. Greater love hath no man n.a8n,
this, that a man lay down mis- LIE ssEr>
his friends.
"The legions that lie buTief Eir
mother earth, very many of tbeM Sg.
unmarked graves, will never bt Tnf-
gotten. The sacrifice will be foreza~
an inspiration to higher citizensfnx
upon the part of those who live tsssssv
and tomorrow, in order that we uRE7
so guide the state that it will be xassa-
thy of the hallowed dead whs der
for il.
Then let us gather throux&zyT
all Michigan and strew flowers OK,
land and water in honor of the hsrEtss
of the army and navy who are szusn,
but not forgotten, and let us spREe-
crate ourselves anew to the servi@ eSs
God and our country, so tn&. Isse
mark of the living may be alwayxr
ward to better things, higher mcszBsss
and purer ideals. A grateful pegSrgf<
make a gracious land.
THEREFORE, /, Chase s. Osborn, ESgs.
ernor of the commonwealth of MIcis-
igan, do hereby issue this, my ,SrS.
clamation, and earnestly urge abevss-
servance of Tuesday, May 80, zxrr
as Decoration and Memorial Day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Probate Court.

In the estate of Polly Gidley, de-
ceased of Corunna, the final account of
the executor William J. Gidley has
been allowed and a decree of assign.
ment entered.
Samuel II. Dearman has been die.
charged as guardian of Belle r. Dear.
man, a minor.
The final account of the administra-
tor with the will annexed of the estate
of Sarah "A. Drake, deceased, will be
heard June 5th.
The final account of Miles Trumble
as executor of the estate of Frances
Trumble deceased, has been allowed
and the estate closed.
The final account of CLAYTON John.
son as executor of the estate of Frances
Rogers deceased, has been allowed.
The will of James B. Willoughby de-
ceased, of Owosso, has been fled for
probate and the hearing on same set
for June 18th.
The will of Eunice M. Burke, de.
ceased. of Owosso township, has been
fled for probate and the hearing set
for May Goth.
The will Of Edward N. Lemon de.
ceased, Of Corunna, was fled and the
hearing on same set for May 80.
In the estate of Caroline Moore, de.
ceased, of Owosso, the hearing on the
petition for the probate of the will was
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
w. A. WoopARD
Takss His Own Life-tiad Acted
Strangely for Some Weeks.

Strangely for Some Weeks.
Funeral services for William A.
Woodard were conducted at the family
home Saturday afternoon, Rev. C. Fl.
Hanks officiating. The fraternal
orders of which the deceased was
member, the Masons and Elks, were
represented by large delegations and
the services at the grave were con-
ducted by the Masons. Many of the
old'time friends and neighbors of the
deceased were present at the services.
On Thursday morning MIR Woodard
left home quite early and at about
eight o'clock was seen to enter his store
building on Main street east just va
Gated by g. Mehlenbacher. At noon
when he did not come home for dinner,
Mrs. Woodland became alarmed and
called Jerome ]. Dayis, Mr.. Woodards
brother-in-law, and asked him to look
him up. Inquiry at several places
where Mr.. Woodland was accustomed to
drop in occasionally did not locate him
and at about o'clock at the suggestion
of Mark Woodbury., who saw Mr..
Woodward go into the store building,
it was decided to force the door to the
second story of the building open and
on going down stairs the body of Mr..
Woodard was found on the floor in a
small room at the rear of the store A
cloth wound around his neck and an
iron rod used .to~twist the same told
the story of strangulation and his death
several hours before. A jury impan.
nelled by Justice Friegel viewed the
remains and they were then taken to
the undertaking parlors of Knapp &
Smith. The jury subsequently re.
turned verdict that the deceased took
his own life while mentally unbalanced
and this is probably the real cause as
different ones of Mr.. Woodard's friends
recall that he had acted strangely at
times in the past few weeks. The
story that he had lost heavily in some
financial transaction is doubted.
Mr.. Woodard was born in Steuben
county, N. Y, May IA, 1S45, where his
early years were spent, coming to this
city forty years ago. He was for some
years engaged with his brothers Lyman
E. and Warren Woodland in the manu-
featuring business and then engaged in
the retail furniture business, retiring a
few years ago from active business life.
He served one term as mayor of Owosso
and for six years as member of the
board of control of the state prison at
Jackson, having been appointed by Gov.
Begole. In political life he was a
staunch Democrat, serving the party
frequently both as delegate to it's con-
ventions and as candidate for local
ofices-the latter with the idea of filling
the ticket and maintaining a party or
ganization. He was a stockholder and
to January of this year director in
the Owosso Savings Bank.
Mr.. Woodland was twice married, two
children being born to the fret union,
Mrs. 1nez Krause and Alfred A. Wood.
ard, both residing in Chicago, and who
were here for the funeral. Besides his
widow he is survived by one brother,
Warren Woodland of Cincinnati, Ohio,
and sister, Mrs. J. J. Davis of this
city.
MIR. Woodland was always interested
in the prosperity of his home city, was
a kindly neighbor and good citizen.
His death in such manner is greatly
deplored.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Money Left.

The semi.centennial celebration com.
mittees have closed mp their work and
after all reported bills are paid have a
balance of SOS, which by unanimous
consent has been divided between the
w. r. 9. and q. A. R. to be used for
public purposes as they deem advisable.
The handling of all matters connected
with the celebration has been very sat.
isfactory to the donators of the fund.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Will Re. Or sanixe az State Bank.

The Lennon bank which has been a
private bank since it was established a
few years is to be re-organized and will
be incorporated under the laws of Mich
igan and become a state bank. It is
said that the stock is all subscribed for
q $50, 900 capital and the new organiza-
tion will be completed within short
time. The name of the bank will then
be changed to the Lennon State Bank.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Arbeiter Society Officers.

The following officers for the ensuing
year have been elected by the Arbeiter
society:
President-Fred H. Goeckel.
\ Vice Pres.--R. G. Thiede.
Cor. Sec'y.-Fritz Heise.
Fin. Sec'y-Gus Zimmerman.
Treas. Louis Mueller.
Physician-Dr. w. E. Ward.
Bannerbearer-Gus Drebenstedt.
Trustees Il. A. Sauderhoff, Chas.
Mueller, Carl Reckling.
Delegates to State Convention Carl
ReckIing, Louis Mueller and F. H.
Goeckel.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
PLEASED WITH OWoSso MES.
SAGE.
Postmaster General Hitchcock Ac-
knowledges Improvement As.
socIatjon's Thanks.

Postmaster General Hitchcock Ac-
knowledges Improvement As.
socIation's Thanks.
Miller, the Washington correspondent
of the Detroit Sunday News Tribune,
sent the following dispatch to that
paper:
Washington, May 15.-Postmaster.
General Hitchcock is much pleased with
a message he has received from the
Owosso Improvement association thank
ing him for establishing postal sau-
ings bank in that Michigan town. tt
the first communication of the kind he
has received from any place in the
United States and the postmaster gen.
eral accepts it as an indication that the
selection of Owosso was not mistake
The new bank opens June 1. The mes
sage is signed by j. G. Shattuck.
The message sent by Mr.. Shattuck
follows:
Hon. Frank II. Hitchcock, Postmas-
ter. General,
Sir:
The citizens of Owosso very much
appreciate the distinction of being one
of the first cities in the state to be
named as depository of the Postal
Savings bank, and desire to convey to
you vote Of thanks for your kind con.
sideration and confidence.
Owosso Improvement Association,
Per J. G. SHATTUCK, President
The members of the Improvement
Association appreciate this public &C.
knowledgement Of the courtesy in ssy.
Ing thank You" and more than ever
believe the Owosso way of telling pub.
lie officials how they feel for favors re.
ceived is the right way.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

The board of health of Owosso organ
lied Friday evening by electing G. ].
McNslly. president; w. L. Wren vice
president and F. d. Collamer secretary.
A report of health conditions was made
BY DR. w. E. Ward, health officer, and
q tour Of inspection of the city is being
made coon to find possible danger spots.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Viii Try u Again.

Alfonzo Oberly aged So and Susie
Oberly, aged 40 of Owosso. were mar.
ried this week for the second time. hav.
ing been once divorced. The groom
has been married three times and the
bride four times. They disagreed on
their first trial and the man disappear.
ed, the wife keeping their homo and
child. They will reside in Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
City League Base Sail Results.

Monday afternoon the base ball sea-
son in the Y. M. G. A. city league was
started at Athletic park when the Cor
unna Ave. team defeated the Eagles
team to A in fine game of ball, A
question as to a decision affecting one
of the Avenue teams runs may be ap-
pealed and if decided against it would
leave the game tie.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Appointed Private Secretary.

Russell Bush, son of Probate Judge
and Mrs. Bush of Corunna, has accept
ed an appointment as privat esecretary
to the general counsel of the D., T. &
!. railroad. He has been in the Hook.
ing Valley offices as stenographer at
Detroit, attending Detroit University
in evening classes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
New Officers Elected.

The woman's Foreign Missionary
society Of the Evangelical church held
business meeting at the church Thurs
day evening and elected the following
officers:
President-Mrs. q. w. Finch.
Vice Pres Mrs G. @. Staffeld.
Recording Sec. c.-Miss Cornelia Mat
toon.
Cor. Sec.-Miss Edna Wilkie.
"A Treasurer Carl Frickie.
Organist-Mi Lillian Wilkie.
n. B. Supt.-Miss Jennie Frey.
Miss Cornelis Mattoon was elected
delegate TO represent the society ct the
state convention which will be held In
Jackson, June 1928 24-26.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

At Nutson & Lathrop's you can buy
Saturday only: Kellog's Corn Flakes,
per pkg, 7c; Fresh Checked Eggs, per
dozen, 12c, all good; Salted Peanuts,
per lb. 10c, and 8 bars Acme Soap, csc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

K The TINES has few copies of Con-
gressman Fordney's recent speech in
congress against the approval of the
Canadian reciprocity treaty which will
be distributed to those interested If
they will call at this Office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry @. Osburn ami
family are moving from Detr0x aS
Pittsburg. Pa, where Mr.. Oeburn wGx
business. Mrs. Osburn spent psrs a
the week with relatives in Owosse
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Forty Days In Jai, and $50 Besides

F. E. Sanderson, Bancroft hotel
keeper, will board with Sheriff Herrick
for forty days and pay 800 fine and
costs for selling liquor in violation of
law. If he does not pay he will serve
forty days more. A stiff lecture &C.
companied the sentence of Judge
Miner, Saturday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

Mrs. d. j. Gerow and daughter, Ada,
are home from visit with Mrs. Robert
Anderson and family in Sidney, Ohio.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19

Warren Pierpont was in Bay City on
legal business Wednesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1911-05-19
Memorial Day ProciamatiSn.

Continued on page s,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
JOHN HAwLEY's MISTAKE.
(Waterbury American.)

Tn the case of John Hawley, a life convict at Wethersfield, who applies for release, there appears to be strong reason for belief that he was unjustly convicted of murder. The State At tofney of the county from which he was sentenced declares he has always been convinced of the prisoners in- noeence. Testimony Ia submitted that a witness, who. testified against Flaw ley, subsequently informed a third party his testimony was false, and a physician declares that another wit ness told him similar story on her death bed. One offense which is sure the prisoner committed was that of lying to the coroner. This affected the jury strongly and the jury brought in a verdict which sent the man behind the bars for life. It might have sent him to the gallows; indeed, it must have been vague doubt of the mans guilt and suspicion of their own judg- ment which caused the jurymen to save his life. 1t is incidents such as this which inspire sentiment against capital punishment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
OUR PAPERS
 ARE FAIR SET
So Says Governor Baldwin at Dinner to FOreSters in
 Hartford

Hartford. Dec. 15-Gov. Simeon D.. Baldwin was a guest of honor at a dinner given last night by A. E. Burr Court of F'oresters. The Governor was one of the principal speakers, and said in part:
 with such wealth of societies and orders and associations as we have in the United States. They generally do not dare to have many of them tn monarch1cal governments, and if they could, they would not know how.
 This organization has got a good name, if it is long one Alfred D. Burr stood in his day for honesty, for good judgment, for care, in forming opinions and for the effective way he let hts opinions be known. There were then two newspaper men in this part of the country who knew how to create and to handle a great establish ment: Mr.. Burr of the Hartford Times, and Samuel Bowies of the Springfield Republican. Each had the happiness of leaving his position in the hands of son, who was able to go forward in the same paths.
 And a good newspaper is one of the body within the range of its influ- ence. It comes to one. like a friend, to talk over the public affairs and local interests. It generally makes the man who takes it think that it's opinions are his opinions, and that he formed them first. It works for us while we sleep, and sifts out an enormous mass of telegraphic rubbish, that, otherwise We might feel that we ought to read.
 We have a, pretty fair set of news papers in Connecticut. all through. There are not many of the kind that can never see anything good in a po- etical opponent. The fact is that it doesn't pay, in Connecticut, to assume such an attitude. Our people like fairness. They like to have merits fairly recognized, wherever it really and conspicuously exists. With most of them essential truth comes first and politics second. Politics fs not a bad thing. It is a very necessary and indispensable thing for the considera- tion of every American It teaches him how to cast his vote, and if he gets an office, how to administer it.. I do not think our people generally take sides in politics without doing some thinking about it themselves
 "I congratulate you on belonging to go venerable an organization, with so good name. hope you will all be as successful as he was, whose name your court has made it's own. Who ever Is, will do we'll"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-15
OBITUARY

Miss Emma l.. Henry, formerly of this city, died at her home in Fort Covington, N. r., on Wednesday. Miss Henry and her sister, Nan. who died several years ago, used to live in Hroad street near Prospect street. c. Batcheller & Co.,, and also with E. L. Graves, the confectioner. She was a member of Morning Star lodge. s. of B. Two brothers, Charles and George, survive her.