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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Initial Cost of Parcels Post.

Besides the expenditures for clerk
hire. printing and the many little items
which enter into any new undertaking,
the Postmaster General is getting ready
for the commencement of the parcels
post system, has authorized expendi-
lures to the extent of about $3.50, 0o0 for
the purchase of necessary equipment
for the new system. In this connection
more than 10000 scales have been
bought at cost of $79, 900; the print.
ing of the guide and regulations viii
cost $43 900; %, 600 special mail sacks
will be required at cost of $a3, 00G;
more than $4,000 will haye to be spent
for the 10000, 600 tags that are neces-
sary;; the 10000 special zone maps for
the various post offices will cost no less
than $4,000; 10000 tape lines have
been purchased for use in the various
post offices to measure the size of par
cells, at a cost of little more than 81, 00(sS
1876, 600 rubber stamps and other mis-
cellaneous necessities will cost approx
mately 1000.
In addition to this the sum of $500,
600 has been allotted to the post ofices
of the first and second classes to pay
for horse or auto hire for the delivery
of packages and authority has been
given to employ additional carriers ana
clerks If the work requires.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
l-aingsburg,

Mrs J V D Wyckoff has returned
from an extended visit with her daugh.
ter at Olivet-Dr H G Benson was a
Lansing visitor, Fridsy-A baby girl
was born to Mr. and Mrs Will Ketcham,
Saturday-Grace and Glenn Scar.
geant of Marion, are visiting their
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs G Sergeant
Mrs j R Warren and children spent
Friday in Lansing - Mr. and Mrs
Frank Towner and daughter Lucille, of
Morrice, were guests in the Alexander
Kennedy home, Sunday-Mrs Geo
LETTER and Mrs M Dix were in Lansing
Tuesday-Miss Ericsson of Ishpeming,
who has been staying with Mrs Jessie
Eaton, has gone to Milwaukee, where
she will work in a hospital-Mr and
Mrs w G Austin of Bennington, spent
Sunday with the formers mother, Mrs
Ellen Auslin-Lucile and Beatrice
Piatt were Owosso visitors, Thursday
Mrs Smith returned Tuesday from
visit with her daughter at Kalamazoo.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Should be Correctly Addressed and
Haye Return Gard on Package.

Should be Correctly Addressed and
HaYe Return Gard on Package.
Every Christmas 25, 900 or more peo-
pie fail to receive gifts sent them
through the mails-and all because the
senders don't exercise ordinary care in
addressing parcels.
To obviate this Christmas disappoint-
ment. Postmaster General Hitchcock
today issued an appeal to the public to
cooperate with the department in max
ing sure that all addresses on packages
are correct and that the sender's nam 9
is put in the upper left hand corner.
Last year all records for missent pack
ages were broken-37, 500 gifts going to
the dead letter Office.
The postmaster general has also di
rected that all letters received at any
postofice addressed to Santa Claus"
shall be turned over to local charitable
institutions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20

Local News.

Mr. and Mrs. e. S. Anterior of
Durand visited relatives in this city
Friday.
Leon f. Miner, attorney, Tuesday
commenced a suppressed divorce
suit in the circuit court.
G. F. Cosgrove superintendent of
the Owosso Mfg. factory left Friday
evening for trip south on business.
Mrs. Margaret MacBain left Tues
day for a several weeks visit at the
home of Warren Smith in Cygnet, o.
V. L. Fulmer has resigned his po-
sitiOn with the Collins Drug Co. and
is assisting in the Economy Drug
store.
Friends in this city have received
invitations for the marriage of Miss
Florence Marsh and Edward Holt
Vincent, which will take place at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs. FL
len Marsh, so Calumet street in De-
troit on Wednesday January 1, at
1880 O'Clock. Miss Marsh formerly
made her home in this city.
Miss Alice Markham of this city,
and Samuel Smith Of Bennington
were quietly married in Bennington
Saturday evening at 1880 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, who are popular
among a wide circle of friends, will
make their home in Bennington.
Watch for Santa Claus at j. F. Har.
ties 5 and 10c store. Advertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Real Estate Transfers.

A Schoch to w. Sherman pit neA
sec. II, Venice $1,000.
A. Preston to F. Baese and wife
pit sw Il sec. IA Bennington, $4,000
s. Totems to p. Totems pit. NV II
sec. Caledonia $4,000.
A. knight to F. Cummings and
wife lot 1 blk 2, Phillips I'd add to
Bancroft $3.50.
r. Beiser to P. Harris sw n SEQ.
4, Hazelton $4,000.
l.. Sanderhoff to L. Dimmick lot
IL blk 2, Laubengayer's add Owosso
$500.
E. Wing to ]. Wing pit sw a sec.
q Woodruff, 5000,
w. Beebe to F.. Bartels and wife
lot 20 M. e. Holmes sub, Owosso,
$3.50.
E. Larribee to G. Segrist and wife
ct. lot II blk A, Laingsburg $500.
H. Peach to d. McFayden pit. ne
4 sec. 23 Burns $1,000.
G. fuller to II. Byam and wife 4
OH sec. 6 Burns $3.50.
NJ. Buckminster ct al to H. Ward
and wife lot on sec. 25, Owosso $500
A. Taubits to J. Board and wife
lots 1 and 2 blk Russell's add, Du-
rand, $4,000.
o. Wells to f. Kurrle and wife lot
and pt. lot Z blk 10 Owosso $4,000.
F.. KurrIe to M. Denyes pit. lot 6
hlk 10, Owosso $500.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Notice Of Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an.
nual meeting of the Shiawassee Mutual
Fire Insurance Company will be held
at the Court House in the City of Cor
unna, on Thursday, January 2, 1913,
at IL o'clock, a. m, for the purpose OF
electing officers and to transact such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting; also to consider the
proposition to change Sections II, Is
and 90 of the Revised Charter 30 as to
read as follows:
Section II. Every proposition or
agreement for insurance shall particu'
lsrly set forth by schedule the property
to be insured, it's locality, its value, the
names of its owners, and also that If
there is any existing insurance thereon,
giving the amount. This Company will
not insure any build or group of build.
ings for not to exceed $1,000, including
contents; but in case owner wishes ad
ditional insurance he may procure more
insurance from another company or
companies; provided, he first secures
consent of this Company; and provided
further. that the total amount of in.
surance must not exceed three-fourths
of it's cash value.
Section IS. Every person, on becom-
ing member of said Company as afore
said, shall pay to said Company the
following sums: A membership fee Of
fifty cents, policy fee Of fifty cents,
and premium of one dollar on each
one thousand dollars insured.
/ Section %. The Directors of this
Company shall not receive compensa
ton at the rate of more than three dol.
lars, including expenses, for each days
service. z. d. HURRELL, Sec'y.
Dated at Owosso, Nov. 20. 1912
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
River Side Farmers Club.

The River Side Farmers club met
at the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Dynes, Friday, Dec. 6. Follow
ing an elaborate dinner, the meet
ing was opened with prayer and song
The seretary's report, and also the
report of the treasurer were read and
accepted. Sixteen families responded
to roll call.
In place of the regular program the
election of officers was held and re-
suited as follows:
President,-Geo. w. Detwiler.
Vice President-E. Black.
Secretary-Mrs. Fred Smith.
Treasurer-Mrs. Henry Henspeter
Chaplain--John Shaffer.
Director-G. S, Shelter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
SUCCESSFUL FARMER
Heads the Kalamazoo County Farm
Bureau.

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec 16.-Jason
Woodman, the Van Buren, county farm
er who has been appointed by the gov
eminent to assume charge of the farm
bureau in this county, has been farm.
or from childhood. When a little boy
he had plot of ground in the corner
of his fathers farm, which he used to
work and raise small crops on. When
he grew up to young manhood his
father turned the farm over to him and
when his father died 'Woodman bought
the farm.
He has never lived anywhere except
on the one farm in Van Buren, county
and he does not intend to desert his
property just because he has been &C.
lected to tell the farmers of this county
how to raise crops.
A believer in the idea that crops grow
better when scientifically cared for,
Mr.. Woodman during his entire career
as a farmer has conducted what has
been termed in this part of the state an
ideal farm. His crops have alwa' .
been good and his farm is not more
favorably located than any of the 9th
ers in that part of the state.
Mr.. Woodman is graduate of the
Michigan Agricultural college and is at
present member of the board Of that
institution. He has an expert knowl-
edge of soil and soil conditions, knows
how to treat the ground in order to
produce certain conditions and can tell
just how to raise a good crop Of any
kind on the farm.
He has not vet worked out the sys-
tenn he will follow in this county, but
will do 80 before spring arrives
Farmers here are taking kindly to
the new idea and are willing to receive
and carry out any suggestion which
will improve and increase their crops.
There are hundreds of farmers In Ksls-
mszoo county who are filling the soil
the same way their grandfathers did
and are raising crops Of about the
same kind. The Kalamazoo CONNER.
cisl club which is backing Mr.. Wood
man, believes that through proper till.
ing Of the soil, and the selection Of the
right kind of seed. planting 1t on the
right kind Of ground, the farm produc-
ton In this county will be increased
greatly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Arrested on Same Charge.

Herbert Collins of the Collins Drug
company, was arrested Wednesday
forenoon on the charge Of violating
the local option law, on a complaint
signed Sept. 13 by Fred Brown at
that time a member of the police
force. The warrant was issued on
Wednesday and Constable Frank r..
Forster served it about IL o'clock.
Collins was requested to call at the
municipal court room and he did so
at once, accompanied by his attor-
ney, Seth @. Pulver, and DR.. A. NJ.
Hume.
The druggist demanded an exam
nation, which was set for Jan. 10.
Bail in the sum of $500 was demand
ed by the court, and the bond was
signed by DR.. Hume.
Collins is the druggist who en-
ployed V. L. Fulmer the clerk fined
500 and placed on probation for a
year, Tuesday, by Judge Miner in the
circuit court. Fulmer had pleaded
guilty to violating the local option
law.
The complaint accuses Collins of
violating the law in connection with
the sale of liquor by Fulmer to
Frank Goddard, on August 20, last.
Goddard served a term In tle coun-
ty jail for selling the liquor to an
Owosso young man. Fred Brown who
signed the complaint, has since re-
oipnNd from tho un1ica fOrrp and ia
working at the plant of the Owosso
Carriage & Sleigh company. 1t is
understood that he is determined to
have the case prosecuted. The COM
plant was signed in September and
was returned to Justice Friegel on
Tuesday by Prosecuting Attorney
Collins, in whose Office It has been,
pending the disposal of the Fulmer
case.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
What Of the Future of the Sugar Ie
dustrvi

Carman n Smith, manager of the
Owosso Sugar Company which operates
two large plants, one at Owosso aud
the other at Lansing, and is also man
ager of the Michigan Chemical Cou,~
pany at Bay City which converte re-
fuse molssses from Michigan factories
into high class alcohol. not only stimU~
lating thriving industry but turning
substantial revenues into the United
States treasury, has gone to Washing
ton to look over the situation and poe
sibly obtain some information as TO the
fate of the domestic sugar industry,
Mr., Smith is one of the best informed
men in the country on the beet sugar
question, having given 1t thorough In
vestigation and long experience.
1t is his unbiased Judgment that anr
material reduction of the tariff duties
on sugar would result disastrously to
the home sugar industry. He agrees
with all sugar producers that the krr-
erican sugar industry, beet or cane, can,
not livein unprotected competition with
the lower priced labor of Europe, South
America and the East and WestiI ndies.
The moment sugar is put on the
free list the county-fed sugars of Eu-
rops and the European colonies would
be crowded into the American mar
ket. That would put out of business
our own beet and cane sugar mills
now producing over 100000 tons au~
nually. But with the foreign interests
out of business while the sugar war"
lssted-for few months or maybe
year-sugar might be cheaper.
When once the Americans were pus
ont of business, prices would 20 up
again. The excuse would be the visi-
BILE fact of smaller supplies to meet the
demand. BY that time the American
sugar mills would be closed. with their
working and invested capital lost, theft
plants dismantled and the farmers auS
planters who had supplied, them with
beet and cane forced to give their az
tention to other crops. To take advar~
tage Of the rising prices Of sugar the
Americans would have to begin oyec
again, and from the bottom.-Nationa
Farmer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Improvement Association Active.

The Improvement association held
busy meeting Tuesday, following
the luncheon at the Y. w. c. A. Mrs.
Maud Thompson, on behalf of the Y.
w. G. A. spoke to the men present of
the work and needs of the Y. w. G.
A. and asked for the moral support
OF the members of the improvement
association.
Mrs. Thompson was warmly ap-
plauded and the association by
unanimous vote, instructed the sec
rotary to extend its appreciation of
her address to Mrs. Thompson, and
assure her of the moral support of
the members of the association.
The next subject brought up for
discussion was the matter of the ar
mpry. The following resolution was
adopted after Capt. Evans and e. o.
Dewey had explained the present
status of the case:
Resolved, That committee con-
sisting of DR.. j. o. Parker, w. A.
Rosenkrans and NJ. J. Phillips be APP
pointed to confer with the state mil
ltary board to ascertain when funds
will be available for the erection of a
state armory upon the site already
provided by the city.
The matter of identifying the city
was the next topic, and the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That sum not exceed
ing $500 be appropriated for the
use of the Civic committee in paying
the expenses Of speakers secured to
give addresses upon methods Of
identifying the city, parks, play
grounds, care Of our trees, etc.
1t is understood that speakers
from the University of Michigan and
also from NJ A. c. can be secured
for their travelling expenses alone.
The speakers will probably be given
the use of the various churches for
their addresses.
Another matter of moment. espec-
brought up. Every year, merchants,
not only of this city, but elsewhere,
are the victims Of flake" advertis-
ing schemes. In order to protect the
local merchants the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved, That the Secretary be
instructed to have cards printed and
distributed to members of this asso-
clarion to be- hung IN their places of
business, reading as follows:
1.-THE management Of this business
will not consider soliciting PROPOSE
tons or advertising schemes Of any
nature whatsoever unless the person
representing the same bears card
from the Certification committee OF
the Owosso improvement associa-
ton, showing that the cause repre-
sented or the advertising plan pro-
posed has been investigated and
found to be legitimate and worthy,
and that the person soliciting in be-
half Of such cause or plan is author
lied to act in that capacity"
Resolved, That the secretary of
this association be designated as the
Certification committee and that
when a favorable report is made to
him either by the advertising or
charity committee upon any matters
covered by the above resolution he
shall issue the proper card Of APP
prevail and identification.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Tho New Year Of ST. Nicholas.

The new volume of st. Nicholas will
contain a new serial for girls and boys
fond of historic adventure by Emile
Benson Knipe and Alden Arthur Knipe,
entitled Beatrice of Denewood,"
sequel to THE Lucky Sixpence." The
mansion in which much of the action
OF both stories passes still stands today,
and in the historic room which figures
30 largely, Mrs. Knipe played as a
child,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Accepts Two Cent Fare Law.

Chairman G. L. Glasgow of the state
railroad commission has been notified
that the Minneapolis, st. Paul q Sault
Ste Marie railroad is willing to comply
with the provisions o. the law passed
by the last regular session of the legis-
lsture requiring upper peninsular roads
to carry passengers for two cents per
mile.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
New Haven.

Quarterly meeting services were con.
Quoted at the Weslyn Methodist church
Saturday and Sunday. Rev MAXWELL,
president of the conference, assisted in
the services-The L A 8 of the Church
of Christ will meet with Mrs Charles
vancampen, Thursday-Mr and Mrs
Elmer Cheney and family have return
ed to their home in Hillsdale, after
visit with the formers parents, Rev
and Mrs II d Cheney
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
Corunna

Godfredt Ranowsky died suddenly at
the home of his son John Ranowsky.
in Corunna, Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Ranowsky had just returned from the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles
Schirley, of Caledonia township, and
entering the house, sat down. He ex-
pired almost Immediately. Senility
was the cause.
The deceased was born in Germany
SO years ago, and came to America in
1881. He settled in Ohio, where he
remained for few years. and then
came to Corunna. He is survived by
five children, as follows John of Cor
unna. Antoine of Caledonia, Mrs. Chas.
Schirley of Caledonia, Mrs. William
Giffie of Owosso. and Mrs. John Hani-
fan of Caledonia. The funeral was held
Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock at ST..
Pauls Catholic church in Owosso, Rev.
FIR. P. J. Slane. officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20

Corunna, Dec IS Corunna Blue
lodge elected officers at the regular
meeting held Tuesday evening, as
follows:
Worshipful Master-John Van De
Busse.
s. wa. w. Burnett.
j. VIC. S. Lewis.
s. D.--Hugh Richards.
j. D.-Bert Derr.
Tyler-Samuel Eldridge.
Secretary-Hugh Nichols.
Treasurer-Burr Wallace.
The Masonic club also elected Of
ficers, as follows:
President-C. S. Lewis.
Secretgry-Hugh Nichols.
Treasurer-Burr Wallace.
Members of the house committee
Glen T. Reynolds and VIM. Duffey
= A banquet followed the business
meeting, and very enjoyable time
was had.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20
New lothrop.

Hugh McCarty Lodge, F & A M ,
elected their officers on Wednesday
evening, as follows w M, VIM San
born. 8 W., Francis Brown, J W., HON.
|. er Jacobs. Secretary, Geo. Zintel. Treas
WlSnyder. 8 d., Harry Colby. j d.,
Dan Douglass, Tyler. G Bellar. Stew
ards, G. A. Smith and Ben Speers, Chap
lain, Will Vernon, Musicians, 81 Ami
don and Ed Bailey-M E Services
All services at the usual hours; Class,
Sunday School, Epworth League, Public
are invited to attend both morning
and evening services. Morning Subject
First Advent of Jesus. Evening Sub
ject-Two old Cronies Cora
Wood of Battleford, Canada Northwest
is visiting friends here and expects to
remain through the winter-Mr and
Mrs James Smith and Mrs Nettie Wat.
son of near Chessning, left Thursday
for California, where they expect to
spend the winter-Martin Miller of
Vernon, was called here, Wednesday,
by the illness of his father, John Miller.
Mr. Miller recovered sufficiently by the
last of the week to return home with
his son for few days visit--It is re-
ported Rev. j n Mitchell has recovered
sufficiently from his recent illness to be
able to fill the pulpit again on Sunday
Special Meetings are being held at
the M E church this week-Mr s
Miller of Monroe has been a guest at
the home of his brother-in-law Clark
Gillett few days-Miss Winnie Fee
OF Flint is visiting her parents Mr. and
Mrs James Fee few days-Henry
Hetts is sick with the grip this week.
New Lothrop Arbor. A o o q. elected
their officers on Wednesday evening.
Chief Cleaner, Grant Smith; Vice Chief
Cleaner, John Q. Speers; Sec. and Treas
James Fee; Chaplain, Charley Darling;
Conductor, Irwin Graham; Inside Guard
Francis Brown; Outside Guard, Ziba
Smith,, Lecturer, Ray Vernon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20

How about those "Dr, Edison" cush-
ion shoes for mother. Can. you think
of q more practical giftf New lot just
received from the factory "a 90 pair.
Thome e. Frisbie Advertisement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20

Corunna, Dec. 17.-vernon w.
Royce, who is county surveyor, was,
Monday evening elected by the coun-
Gil to fill the Office Of alderman from
the second ward, made vacant by the
resignation some time ago of George
D. Mason. Reuben Derr, who was
named as Mr.. Mason's successor, at
a recent meeting was unable to serve
because of his position as United
States mail carrier.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Salisbury
have gone to Lapeer where they will
open up a motion picture theatre.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-27
RAILROADS
GUILTY OF
PETTY WORK

Because the railroad companies are
ileecing immigrants coming to Ore
gon out of thousands of dollars nv
shlpping their household goods under
nigh valuation instead of the $40 a
hundred valuation or some time called
the low valuation, the state railroad
commission has decided to appeal to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
to make rule requiring the compan-
les to ship all these goods under the
low valuation and not the high unless
SO directed by the shipper.
Under the present system the rail-
road companies require the simmer
to familiarize himself with the tar
riffs. In the even that he neglects
to indicate on his bill of lading that
he wants the goods released under
the low valuation, and to secure first
class rate they release them under
the high valuation and charge an
once and half rate. On the small
est OF shipments this makes a differ
ence Of from $50 to $50 in favor of the
company Ship shippers by the
score have complained to the commits
sion, and, while the complaints have
been taken up with the railroad com.
panies, their reply has been to set out
their rules on the subject and to re-
fuse a rebate.
Another system employed by the
railroad companies to fleece the i'm
migrants, and to which the commission
is endeavoring to put an end, is that
OF railroad companies routing ship
ments over their line as far as pos
sible, no matter if the rate is much
higher. The commission now has a
case where household goods were
shipped from Elgin, ILL.,, via Plummer,
Idaho, to Roseburg, making an addi-
tional charge of about $50 on the
shipment. This shipment should have
been shipped via Omaha over the
Union Pacific, but the Chicago, Mil
waukee& Puget Sound, desiring to
haul the goods over its line as far as
possible, routed the goods via Plum
mer.
The commission. now has on hands
many similar cases and it will ask the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
make an order requiring the compan-
les to give rebates to shippers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-03-27
DROWNED
IN MAKING
HIS ESCAPE
UNITED PRESS LEASED WIRE. !

San Bernardino, Cal, March 27.-
Fleeing from a posse with which he
had exchanged score of shifts, H.
Langley, alleged to have attempted
to steal $4,000 in bullion from the
Central Mining company, leaped into
the Colorado river and was drowned,
according to reports received here to-
day. Bert Lane, Langley's compan-
ion, escaped by swimming to the
Arizona side.
Langley and Lane are alleged to be
the men who shot a watchman at the
Central Mining company's desert
workings, and were themselves
wounded in the fight that followed
They fed with posse in pursuit.
The posse was unable to confirm
the death of Langley, His body has
not been recovered. The pursuit of
Lane was abandoned.