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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Circuit Court.

Corunna, Nov. 25.-V. l.. Fulmer
the Owosso drug clerk, charged with
violating the local option law, in the
alleged sale of liquor to Frank God
dard now serving time for a similar
offense, Monday changed his plea
from not guilty to guilty. Judge
Miner named Friday, November 20,
at p. M, as the date for his SEN
tencc.
Fulmer's bond for $500, signed by
J. G.. Shattuck of Owosso was re-
newed.
Paul Vallo and Michael Krivan,
charged with arson, in connection
with the burning OF the barn on the
Charles Meade farm in New Haven
township, some time ago pleaded not
guilty when arraigned. and they
we're remanded to jail to await trial.
Neil r. Walsh was appointed attor-
ney for them, by the court.
In the case of the People VS.. Ray
Crawford, Judge Miner granted de-
fendant's petition asking that his
bond of $500 compelling him to sup
port his wife, be discharged. Craw-
ford Is still under bond to provide
$50 per month for his wife in con-
nection with Mrs. Crawford's divorce
proceedings.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Married Fifty Three Years.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Robertson,
North Hickory street, observed their
53rd wedding anniversary in a quiet
manner at their home Tuesday. Only
their immediate family were present.
The couple were united in mar
riage in Jerusalem township, New
York, and lived there for some time.
Later they moved 10 North Star and
resided there for about 80 years.
They have lived in Owosso for the
past two years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson have two
sons and one daughter. They are,
Mrs. o. J. Henderson and George p.
Robertson OF Owosso and Albert
Robertson of Harrietta. The first
named son resides with his parents.
A substantial pension from the gov
ernment enables Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ertson TO maintain comfortable
home.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Fifty fifth Wedding Anniversary.

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Abram
Hutchings in Bennington township
was the scene of very pleasant
event, Saturday. The occasion being
their 55th wedding anniversary.
There were present their two chill
dren, six grand children and 10 great
grand children; also several other
relatives. In the evening about SO
neighbors and friends dropped in and
gave them a genuine surprise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchings are both
hale and hearty and thoroughly en-
joyed the day. They have lived in
the same house nearly fifty years,
and endured all the hardships Of pi-
oneer life.
All present had an enjoyable time
and joined in wishing them many
more anniversary davs.-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
PeneIs-Salisburv

The marriage of Miss Gladys PEN
els of Chicago, ILL.,, and Oliver ID.
Salisbury, of this city took place in
Detroit Tuesday at the home Of Rev.
j. M. Gordon, former pastor of the
First Methodist church in this city
and a friend of the Salisbury family.
The groom, who has made his
home in this city all of his life Is
well known and has many friends
here, whom he has won by his genial
disposition. He Is the manager and
owner of the Majestic Motion picture
theatre here. Mrs. Salisbury is an es-
pecially attractive young lady and
will be a welcome and charming ad-
dition to the social circle in which
Mr.. Salisbury mingles.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Salisbury, par
ents of the groom, attended the we'd
ding and returned to this city Tues
day evening.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Things to Remember About Parcels
Post.

That the service will be instit uted
January 1st, 1918.
That the limit Of weight for any
package is eleven pounds.
That the size of packages is limited
to 72inches in length and girth com.
bined and shall not be ''in form or kind
likely to injure the person of any pos
tai employee or damage the mail equip
ment or other mail matter and not Of
character perishable within q period
reasonably required for transportation
and delivery"
That DISTINCTIVE PARCELS
POST STAMPS MUST BE USED on
all fourth class matter beginning jan
uary 1. 1918, and that such matter
bearing ordinary postage stamps will be
treated as held for postage"
That parcels will be mailable only at
post Offices and tho numbered stations
station l and in Owosso.
That parcels must bear the return
card of the sender; otherwise they will
not be accepted for mailing.
That the country is divided into eight
zones running from 80 miles for the
first unit to 1900 miles for the seventh
"from the center of any given unit of
area The eighth unit takes in all ter
ritory outside the 1900 mile limit.
That the postage rate for the several
zones is: First-Five cents for first
pound or fraction three cents for each
additional pound or fraction; the ex-
ception being in all cases that one cent
an ounce is required on all packages
weighing four ounces or less; second
zone-six cents for the first pound or
fraction and four for each additional
pound or fraction; third seven and
five cents; fourth-eight and six cents;
fifth-nine and seven cents; sixth-ten
and nine cents; seventh-eleven and
ten cents; eight-which includes the
Philippine Islands and our o. 8. pos
sessions-twelve cents for each pound
or fraction of pound.
That the rate for local delivery in
Owosso or on any of the rural routes
starting from tho Owosso Office, is five
cents pound for the first pound or
fraction OF pound and one cent for
each additional pound or fraction. The
rural route rate is the same from every
office in the country.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Wilcox-Dean.

The marriage of Miss Hazel Belle
Wilcox of Flushing and Raymond J.
Dean of Flint, was solemnized Tues
day afternoon at O'Clock at the
home Of the brides uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. M. d. Corey, Michigan
avenue in this city. Rev. G.. H. Hanks
of the First Congregational church
performed the ceremony in the pres
ence of a small party Of immediate
relatives of the contracting parties.
The ring service being used. The
wedding ceremony was pretty in its
simplicity. The bride was attrac-
lively gowned in a pretty dress of
chiffon over blue silk, trimmed with
lace and carried American Beauty
roses. Miss Beth Corey acted as ring
bearer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Divorced Couple Re-marry.

Corunna, Nov. 27.-After being
divorced since last May, and not
meeting since March Sth of this year
James Neff and Mrs. Hattie Neff Of
Owosso, met on the street Tuesday.
They talked for a few minutes, and
boarded the next for Corunna. Sc
curing a marriage license at the
clerks Office. Justice Robert Nc
Bride re-tied the knot, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Neff returned to Owosso, man
and wife once more.
The couple were married in 1882,
and lived together until the first OF
this year, when Mrs. Neff secured a
divorce. They have five children.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Wants Her Farm Back.

CoruEna, Nov. 25-Representing
Mrs. Augusta A. Barker of Burns
township, Attorney Walter Bush
Monday filed bill OF complaint in
the circuit court, against William S.
and Dora Barker, and a third party,
name not made public.
The bill alleges that Mrs. Barker,
while seriously i'll some time ago,
decided her property, consisting of
an S0-acre farm, to a third person,
to be given to the son and daughter
in-law, upon Mrs. Barker's death.
She now declares that having re-
covered from her illness, the third
party refuses to return the deed, Aav-
ing been advised not to do so by
William S. and Dora Barker.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Or. Roy Northway's Success.

The Alma Record says of Dr. Roy
Northway, formerly of this city:
Miss Ina B. Youngs, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Fl. A. Youngs, prominent
farmers residing six miles from this
city, who has been hopeless cripple
since childhood has fully recovered.
Spinal fever causing pronounced curva-
ture of the spinal followed by spinal
meningitis and involvement of the hip
joint produced wasting of the muscles
and dislCcation of the hip. This condi-
tion existed for many years regardless
Of months of treatment in an Indiana
sanitarium and later under many Spec
ialists.
When Miss Youngs consulted DR..
Northway she had partial use of one
limb, was unable to walk alone and a
supposedly helpless cripple. Today she
is in perfect health and walks without
even limp. The curvature was first
corrected and the setting of the hip fol-
lowed, being slight modification of
the famous Lorenzo operation.
DIR. Northway will be better remem-
bered in this city as the physician who
was called in to consult with local ply
sicians over the case of the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Adams. when
critically i'll with obstruction of the
bowels.
Osteopathic methods brought instant
relief to the little fellow who had lain
unconscious for 80 hours.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29

The marriage of Miss Nellie Di--
bean and William Beresfold toos.
place on Thursday, Nov. 81 at Christ
Episcopal church parsonage. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. 4.
j. Holland. Mr, and Mrs. 3erestord
went to Toledo, Ohio, Fbu;sday and
kept their marriage secret ffom
their friends in this city until their
return here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beresford have made
their homes in this city practically
all of their lives and have many
friends here who will extend best
wishes for future happiness. The
groom is foreman OF the paint de-.
partment at the Ann Arbor shops,
He is member of the /. O. F., the
B. p. o. E. and the Eagle societies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Must Help Support His Child.

/, >Corunna, Nov. 27-Mrs. Emma
Bentley, who was granted divorce
and 81 week alimony, from Burr
Bentley, last spring, was awarded 81
per week additional alimony by Judge
Miner Tuesday. Mrs. Miner asked
the increase because of the arrival,
since the divorce was granted, OF
another child OF the couple.
They have one other child.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
To Contest Will.

Corunns, Nov. 22.-Bert Rohrabachel
of Laingsburg, has filed notice of ap
peal to the circuit court, of the matter
or the estate of his father, Andrew Rob
rabacher, deceased. He is represented
by Attorneys Lyon q Moinett of st.
Johns.
Andrew Rohrabacher died on August
II, 1919. leaving an estate valued at
5000 In his original will he be-
queathed farm to his son Bert, and in
codicil, later, gave it to another son,
William Rohrabacher, Jr., who, with
his sister, were the principal heirs men.
toned. Bert Rohrabacher alleges un.
due influence.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
congre sational Brotherhood.

The annual meeting of the Congrega.
tional Brotherhood was held Monday
evening in the church parlor, when re.
ports for the past year were read and
officers as follows elected: President,
w. A. Seegmiller; vice president, Geo.
@. Reineke; secretary, G. V. harris
treasurer, w. F. Whittemore. Plans
were discussed for future meetings dur.
ing the year and it is expected that a
number of addresses by public men will
be given on questions which are OF
general interest.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Death Of Alfred q. Crane.

Funeral services for Alfred B. Crane
were held at the Congregational church
Monday morning at 10 o'clock and
were attended by many Of the old'time
friends Of the family as we'll as num-
ber Of the members Of Quackenbush
Post G. A. R. Rev. Hanks drew q
practical lesson from the life Of service
rendered by the deceased, especially his
service throughout the civil war. and
spoke wprds of comfort to the family
and relatives. The burial was in the
Goss cemetery. Mr.. Cranes death
occurred Saturday morning at the fam
lily residence in Mt. Pleasant, after o
sickness of more than two years, cancer
of the stomach being the immediate
cause. The remains were brought to
Owosso, Monday morning, and taken
to the old residence op- Dewey street
where brief services were conducted.
Members of Quackenbush Post acted as
an escort from the house to the church
and members of Owosso lodge B. P. o.
Elks acted as pail bearers.
Alfred B. Crane was born at Seneca
Falls, N. Y, May l3, 1S4l, came to
Michigan with his parents when two
years of age, living for time in Kala
mazoo and Dowagiac, and in 1855 the
family moved to farm in Rush town
ship and that was home for Mr.. Crane
to the time of his death, although he
left mis- farm and came to Owosso to re-
side about fifteen years ago and four
years ago removed to Mt. Pleasant. At
the outbreak of the civil war he enlist
ed in Co. II. 9Th Mich Infantry, and
saw active service, save for eleven
months suffering as a prisoner of the
Confederates in Libby, Andersonville
and Belle Isle prisons, until the close of
the war, returning home with the rank
of sergeant. On his return he pur-
chased the family homestead, his father
having lost his life in the war, and
after few years sold the farm to pur.
chase a larger one on which he resided
until he gave up active work During
his residence in Rush township Mr..
Crane frequently served in some official
capacity, being supervisor nine years.
and after coming to Owosso represent
cd the second ward one year on the
board. In whatever position he served
it was his pride to do the very best
possible for those he represented and
many We're the hard fought verbal
battles in which he engaged TO main
tain bis opinion. Being man of more
than usual ability, ready deuster and
vigorous wosker ne generally was
successful--ard was always faithful to
those who had reposed confidence in
him
Mr. Crane was a member Of the sew
eral Masonic bodies, of the Odd Fellows,
the Elks, of T. c. Crane Post GA. R
named in honor of his father-and the
Grange, these orders being represen ted
at the funeral beside sending beautiful
floral pieces. He is survived by his
widow, six sons and daughter-four
children having preceded him in death
the children being Robert. Gordon and
Charles of Owosso. Frank, John and
Fred of Rush township, and Miss
Nellie, now a teacher in the Lansing
schools; also three brothers, Stephan A.
and William s. Crane of this city, and
A, Q. Crane living in Owosso township.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
McCOmas-Hier

Miss Pauline Hier OF Lexington,
Ill.,, was married Wednesday to r. l..
McComas in Bloomington, Ill. For
the past several months the groom
has been employed in II. F. Steck's
jewelry store in this city and has
made many friends here who will ex-
tend congratulations to the young
couple. Mr.. and Mrs. McComas will
arrive in this city next week to make
their future home here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
New lothrop.

The friends of Mr. and Mrs Ed
Wigelsworth gave them a great sur.
prise Wednesday evening, when guests
numbering about fifty took possession
of their home to remind them of their
18th wedding anniversary. Games aud
q good time were the order of the even.
ing. They received many useful pres
ents. After refreshments were served,
the company went home leaving many
happy returns-Mrs Silverthorn and
daughter Laura left recently for Cali
fornia to spend the winter-Chester
FELTON, was in Durand Saturday visit
ing her daughter Mrs Glenn Hoag-
Fred Kribs, E o Smith and Francis
Brown returned from their hunting
trip with nice deer each. Mr. Brown
also shot a nice fox-The Feather
party at Ernest Mulachy was well at
tended Tuesday evening - Albert
Ingham is on the sick list with the
grip-W f Beatty, wife and daughter
left recently for Florida TO spend the
winter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
herman.PaYna.

On Wednesday evening at the home
Of Rev. Q. r. Woolford, 719 N. Sag.
inaw Street, Miss Elizabeth d. Payne
and Mr. VIM. G. Herman were united
In marriage. The brides parents live
about two miles south of Owosso. The
couple intend to make their home in
Owosso for the present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Boy Scout Organization.

w. J. Blood Of this city has complet.
ed the organization of local patrol of
Boy Scouts Meetings will be held BIZ
weekly until spring when outdoor work
will be taken up
Twenty members have already been
secured. Mr.. Blood is scout master. l..
J. Carr assistant, Teddy Sharpe patrol
leader, and Earl Lyon assistant scout
leader. M
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
Boys Club Organized.

The boys Of Christ Episcopal Sunday
school met Nov. 81 at the home Of Carl
Haynes, Dewey street, and organized
a boys club. The following officers
were elected:
Captain-Ray Gellatly.
1st Lieut. Frederick Storrer
ID Lieut.-Gerald Fauth.
Quartermaster- Hoffman,
Following the business meeting q
lunch was enjoyed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29
winter.

Taken suddenly Ill after he had
gone to Elsie to consult a physician
regarding an ailment with whicl he
had suffered for two weeks. ANA
Newington, a baker employed by
George Semrau, died Sunday morn
ing ut the home of his grandmother
In that village. Newington was "a
years old. His widow and 13-months
old child reside on River street in
this city.
The meeting OF the fraters OF
Owosso Commandery, No. 49, X. T.,
announced for Thursday evening, has
been cancelled. Next Tuesday eve
ming Is the regular conclave, at which
time the Red Cross will be conferred.
The annual inspection will take place
Thursday evening, Dec. IL, at which
every sir knight In the city Is expect
ed to be present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29

L. L. Conn and family were guests OF
relatives In st. Johns, Thursday.
The Detroit News of Thursday says
the seat of Senator Rosenkrans in the
senate Is to be contested by his oppon-
ents Messrs. Black and Holbeck. No
reason rs stated.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Pierpont Of Mt
Pleasant, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Pierpont, Thanksgiving.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-22

lance Of 80 miles. About 10 miles of
this was imperfectly insulated line
and go miles was bare wire of vari-
Gus kinds laid on the earth. trees and
bushes. During part Of the time
heavy rain prevailed and flooded
rivers would have prevented messen-
gers from going back. In spite Of
to operate. although the results were
naturally extremely faint.
The buzzers used in the United
states army are either Of the field
type or the cavalry type. With the
held buzzer. which weighs complete
about IL pounds 5 ounces. a water
proof telephone transmitter with a
push button key is provided in addi-
ton to the buzzer proper. When the
telephone set ceases to be effective the
ouzzer Is usually still capable of per-
forming h most exacting service.
The cavalry buzzer is Of the general
type but it's weight has been cut down
to v pounds twelve ounces. .
wireless %telegraphy and telephony
are important factors in military cam
paigns, but neither has passed far
Dug beyond the experimental stage
to warrant the placing of the greatest
confidence in these methods OF. COM
munication. In the important field
OF coast defense. however. wireless
~telegraphy Is as available as on the
ocean itself. For land service it must
at present be regarded largely as a re.
source rather than as a main depend.
ence.
One of the most important applica-
tions OF wireless telegraphy thus far
made In the United States army is
that at Norton Sound, Alaska, as a
part OF the Valdez-Nome-words have
been transmitted over this section in
a single afternoon. The Seward PEN
lnsula OF Alaska is cut off from the
world for about eight months of each
year, except for an occasional mail
carried by dog sled: and over 1000.
900 words were ser over this route
IN the first yea OF It's service.
In the Philippines wireless tele-
graphy Is growing constantly more
valuable. particularly in replacing
cables difficult to maintain among cor
al reefs. Wireless stations exist for
artillery work at many coast fortifica-
tons on the shores OF New England
and the Middle Atlantic States. One
or the most effective equipments used
IN the United States army is designed
to be carried by pack mules and is
divided into three 150-pound loads.
transmitting and receiving an
paratus is contained in a leathered
30 by II by IA inches inside
measurement. Current is supplied by
storage batteries or by land genera
tor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-01-22
FIRE PREVENTS EVA.
FROM ATTENDING
CLUB
New Plans Have Been Laid
For Tuesday Evening
Dinner as Result

Secretary H. v. Eva of the Duluth
Commercial club will not be able to
attend the banquet of the Grand
Forks Commercial club Tuesday ven
Ing as u result of a fire at Duluth
in which the Duluth Commercial club
lost $4,000.
Secretary G. w. Graves of the
Grand Forks Commercial club receiv-
ed a wire from Secretary Eva this
morning. and the house committee
of the club Immediately set about
making new plans for Tuesday even
ing's meeting with the result that the
banquet will be given over very large
ly to the new club members.
This will be the first time hat the
new members of the club will have
an opportunity of making themselves
heard, and for that reason the BIZ
weekly dinner should be exceptionally
interesting.
A~cceptances for the dinner are be-
ing received at the secretary's office
today, n all acceptances must be
in the hands of the secretary by 6
o'clock this evening so that proper
accommodations may be afforded.