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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Fine Concert by Choral Union.

We're saved by the bond of our
olden troth,
To God praise and honor be given"
These words expressed in VOL
ume of the most inspiring music, ve-
cal and instrumental, brought 10
climax, one of the most elevating as
we'll as one of the most successful
concerts ever given by the Owosso
Choral union, in the three years or
it's prosperous existence. The union
was augmented by distinguished art
ists-Mrs. Blanche. A. Weinschenk,
dramatic sopranos New York gAty,
and Archibald c. Jackson, baritone,
Of Detroit. The auditorium and gal
leries of the First NJ. Z. church,
where the concert was given, were
filed with music-loving people.
Opening the program, Dr. B. S.
Sutherland reviewed the history OF
the organization, speaking briefly OF
it's accomplishments in the past, and
its prospects for the future. He stat
ed that another concert will be given
some time in March, next year. He
raid a tribute to the director, A. e..
Ferry, to whom, he said, great
share of the credit for the success OF
the organization. is due.
The union, comprising about 70
voices. then rendered in a most in
spring manner, Handel's "Hallelu-
| jah," from "TAe Messiah" Tle vol
ume of sound filled the large edifice
with its thrilling music.
| Mrs. Weinschenk won the audi
ence with her first number, Godard's S
"Viens, and then gave in a very
pleasing manner, Homers "How's
, my Boy?"
When Miss Mabel Alden Ferry OF
this city. came upon the platform foI
the third number, violin selection
"Rordo and Capriccioso," by Saint
Saens, she was given great ovation
She responded by rendering the piece
in an unusually clever style. She
re-appeared following an enthuslas
tic encore, and rendered anotner Sc
lection that was also we'll received.
One of the best features of tl'
evening, however, was the singing o
Mr.. Jackson. His rendering OF tW'
selections was magnificent. and wol
most enthusiastic applause. Ill
very generously responded to an en-
core by a selection Of an Irish melod
that completely delighted the audi
ence.
Miss Gladys Springett, one
Owosso's best pianists, very ably eS
: ecuted "Iiebes Waltzes" by Moskow
sky. She also responded to an en-
core. and the applause was extende
and enthusiastic.
"Twilight," Gilchrist's beautifr
composition, was the next numbe
a and 1t brought out in harmoniou
tones, the fine range Of voices OF tn
v Choral union.
Mrs. Weinschenk's rendition
I "Herodiade," by Massenet, agai
q brought her vocal talents into fu
A display. Mr.. Jackson followed tn
number with "Gloria," by Pelli
and again he was compelled to r
spond to an encore.
The audience was now charming
e surprised with Masoagni's Ave M
q ria" from Cavalleria Rustican
= three of the artists taking part, Mr.
l. weinschenk, and Misses Ferry al
y Springett.
Then followed "Fair Ellen"
1t bretto by Bruch. Mr.. Jackson tot
lie the part of the commandant of 4
is fort. and Mrs. wcinschenk, that
er "Fair Ellen The union also play
in a prominent part in the skillf,il {
ecution of the piece. The closi
IN chorus was magnificent. and the au
r. ience left the church with a feeli
of great satisfaction over the conce
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
OFFICERS MAKE RAIDS
Three Arrests for Violations Of LEGAL
Option Law.

Undersheriff Griffin, Deputy Sproule.
Police Officers Patterson and Cummins,
and Constable Forster, assisted by seve'
raj citizens made raids last evening on
three places where it was believed H.
quor was being sold in violation OF the
local option law, and as a result N.
Miesen, Emil Bellenbaum and G. h.
Preece will have to face court proceed
ings. 1t is stated ,hat,ip Miesen's and
Bellenbaums places of business consid-
erable liquor was found, while at
Preece's only several dirt covered bot
ties of wine were discovered which
Preece claimed to have had since the
local option was first in operation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Needed Legislation.

It is pretty certain that the next
State Legislature will enact some sort
of blue sky law against the issuing or
selling il, the state Of securities of ques-
tionable value. The state already pro-
tects investors to some extent by the
law which requires the sanction OF the
State Railroad Commission to securi-
ties issued by the public utility corpor'
stions. but there is no law now on the
statute books to forbid the vending OF
securities issued by some corporations
under the easy laws of Maine Della
ware, New Jersey or some other state.
II will be to reach this latter class OF
securities that the new law will be
aimed and any body familiar with con-
ditions In the state will recognize the
need. The lead ID securing such legis-
lation will pi obably come from Grand
Rapids but other parts Of the state will
be heartily iu accord with the moye-
mept. Governor, elect Ferris has al.
ready EXPIRE -sed himself in favor Of such
leeislatiou. - Michigan Tradesman,
The Owosso Improvement Associs'
tion requested Gov. Osborn several
months ago to again recommend such
lexislstion In the event Of his calling
. spscial session or the Legislature, ht
having urged II In his inaugural mes
saee. Such law would save thou
sands oe dollars annually to the citizen'
Of Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
coIfsx Lodge omcVs.

At the regular meeting Of Colfax
Lodge No. 436, 1. o. o. F., held on
Tuesday evening, the following OIL
ers were elected:
Noble Grand-Warren Rouse.
Vice Grand--Elmer Schults.
Recording Sec.-E. G.. Osborn.
Financial Sec.-Claud Quigley.
Treasurer-David Richards.
Trustee-James Brown.
Capt. initiatory and second de-
grees-James Brown.
Capt. first and second degrees
Merrill Kerby.
Member club room committee
Elmer Schults.
The officers will be installed at the
first meeting in January.
Following the session, TUESDAY
evening, the noble grand-elect treat
ed the lodge to cigars, and socia
time was enjoyed. Visiting brother'
were present from New York, ant
from various Michigan lodges.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
A Large Corn Crop.

On the farm of w. F. Close, south OF
town, was grown this year one OF the
largest yields of corn ever produced in
this section. A field of 10 acres 1,39O
bushels of ears. This speaks well both
for the quality Of land and method OF
cultivation. The corn was one OF the
yellow dent varieties and was fully
ripened. The farm is operated by
Charles Leedle who is one of the best
farmers of the county. Herald
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Leaves Family and Creditors.

Chas. h. Jewell, who has conducted
q plumbing business in this city for two
years, left the city last week without
making his intentions known to his
family or anyone else and nothing has
been heard from him since Debts to
the amount of two or three thousand
dollars on his business and two thous-
and on his home are left. Mrs. Jewell
to protect her interests has attached the
stock left in the store. Mr. Jewell was
a good workman but seemed to be a
poor financier.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Coal Company incorporated.

Corunna, Dec. 3.-The Frieze
Fork Coal Co., organized some time
ago, to operate mines in Ethel, Log
an county, West Virginia, filed arti-
cles of incorporation with the county
clerk Tuesday morning.
The company is Incorporated at
100000, and ]. j. Kean of the
Noud-Kean Coal Co. OF Owosso, Is
president of the concern. The other
stockholders are Saginaw men, 10 In
all.
Announcement of the organization
of the company was made by Mr.
Kean several days ago. jls.s
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
State Assoc citation Of Farmers Clubs.

The annual meeting OF the state AZ,
sociation of Farmers Clubs held IN
Lansing this week was largely attend
ed and the sessions interesting through
out. As usual Shiawassee delegates
took very active part in the gather
ing. Pres. ]. D, Leland of Corunpa,
presiding, while three of the five mem
bers Of the committee on resolutions
were J. N. Mcbride, chairman, A. Is.
Cook and @. w. Detwiler. Mr.. Leland
declined to serve second time as pres
ident and the honor fell to j. N. Nc
Bride, so that Shiawassee adds another
name to the already long list OF those
who have served the association in this
capacity. Led by A. B. Cook, the op-
position to resolutions favoring the
erection of building for the state IL
brary in Lansing and one providing for
the short ballot and the appointment by
the governor of all state officials was
successful
Resolutions were adopted asking that
cigarette smoking in public be made a
misdemeanor; that certificate OF men
tai aud health soundness be required
before marriage that disreputable re-
sorts be subject to quarantine as In
Iowa; that system of free textbooks
be established; that all students be
given free tuition in high schools and
the schools be reimbursed from the pri-
mary school fund; that the Legislature
study the tax laws of Massachusetts
and Wisconsin, which have corporate
excess and income tax laws; that the
| legislature resubmit the equal suffrage
amendment in case the present count
shows it defeated and that the associa-
tion adopt personal letter fayoring
the measure; the passage of corrupt
practice act; that prisoners be put to
work in clearing the state lands and
building highways because the Detroit
House of Correction has terminated its
contracts with the counties; that all
small lawsuits be handled by a commits
sion and appeals forbidden from justice
court in cases involving less than 800
that an agricultural commission b'
established to handle the work nov
looked after by the dairy and and foot
department, the live stock sanitary
commission, horticultural society an(
fertilizer department; that the offices o
salt and oil inspectors be abolished; tba
a specific tax be imposed on automobile
and turned over to the state highwa'
department.; that all banks be subjec
. to state supervision and the state bank
ing commissioner authorized to pass o.
all stocks and bonds before issued tn
. passing OF initiative, referendum an
recall; the creation Of public utilitie
commission by enlarging The powers G
the railroad commission; the repeal {
the law creating the Mich. Bonding Co
on the ground that it Incorporates th
: forces of evil and hinders law enforc'
-. ment; the closing of Sunday shows an
9 theatres by statutory provision.
Officers elected are: President, j.
Mcbride of Burton; vice-president, {
b Scullev of Jackson; secretary. .treas'
rer, Mrs. G. P. johnson of Metamor'
directors, r. j. Robb of Mason. and
f. Rieman of Flint, to succeed o.
, Wright of Caro- and e. w. Woodruff
Blanchard.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Mrs. Edgar Middaugh Dead

Mrs. Edgar Middaugh died at 3
O'Clock Wednesday morning at her
home, 315 South Chapman street, af-
ter few days Illness. The funeral
will be held Friday morning at s.
O'Clock at the home, Rev. Carlos II.
Hanks officiating. The remains Will
be taken to Chesaning for interment.
Surviving are her husband and
four children, Ruth, Catherine, Flor
cnce and Master John Middaugh.
Also one brother, Frank ID. Collamer
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06

TIE marriage Of Miss Edith Held
man, of Toledo, Ohio, and Carl r.
Spiegel of this city. took place on
Thanksgiving at o'clock at the Evan
gelical parsonage. Rev. c. G. Staffeid
performed the ceremony.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Hopeful for Sugar Industry.

The Washington correspondent OF the
Detroit Free Press writes: Congress
man Joseph w. Fordney of Saginaw,
who will be virtually ranking minority
member of the ways and means COM
mittee next term, sees hope for the
Michigan sugar beet industry, despite
Democratic revision. Much Of the WORK
devolving on the minority leader OF
this committee will fall on Mr.. Ford
news shoulders.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
skinner Garage is Sold

L. III. Skinner has sold his garage
business on South Washington stfeo
to George Forbes of this city. Mr-
Skinner is undecided as to his future
he stated Wednesday morning. Mt.
Forbes will continue the business al
it's present location.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06

Gladwin, Dec. 4.--The dam be-
longing to the Gladwin Light & Pow
er Co., three miles from here, went
out with a roar that could be heard
for miles, Wednesday morning.
The flooded district is large and
the property loss Is estimated at
$4,000. :. H. az
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Lieut.. Harry Orr Married.

Owosso relatives and friends were
quite surprised to learn of the marriage
of Lieutenant Harry A. Orr, .. 5 NJ,
formerly of this city, and Miss Mabel
Cramer at Seattle, Washington, on
Nov. Goth. The event was of sufficient
importance to attract newspaper notice
from ocean to ocean and the daily
papers have contained quite an ex-
tensive account of the affair accom-.
panied by large picture of the bride.
From one of the articles we take the
following under date of Dec. 2, San
Rafael, California:
Miss Mabel Cramer, renowned beauty
of San Rafael, against whose impreg
nable heart other hearts by score
have dashed themselves in broken bite,
has surrendered.
It came without warning, just as
Miss Cramer predicted it would, and
even her closest friends were quite
surprised when a telegram came from
Seattle the other day announcing that
henceforth she would be Mrs. Lieu
tenant Harry A. Orr.
Mrs. Cramer had known Lieutenant
Orr for just q year, having met him
last fall at colilion given by the
bachelor officers at Mare Island. She
had long been favorite in the navy
set and the dashing young officer sue
cumbed to her charms as matter Of
course. He was told of the hearts sht
had broken. for the tale is sort o.
legend in the Pacific station, but h'
would not be dismayed, and the 70
nance began to blossom.
| A few months ago Lieutenant Or
was transferred from San Francisco Il
Seattle. But Miss Cramer had alread'
succumbed. To Seattle she went earl.
in September to visit friends Th
wedding is the result.
Because of her remarkable beaut
and original mind, Miss Mabel Crane
was one of the best known and mos
popular girls in California. Three o
four years ago she won third place in
beauty contest participated in o
thousands of the prettiest girls in tn
state. Since then adventures hav
crowded hard and fast upon her.
A short tims after the beauty COZ
test had brought her internations
praise she was driving through tn
! woods Of Marin county when higf
: msymsn stepped into the road an
tried to stop the team. Her esco'
stopped the horses, and in his ire tf
, would. be robber fred several shots
the wayfarers, but with poor aim.
Then Miss Crsmer planned to go
Paris, where her aunt lived, and stud
, for the stage. But she changed h
I mind at the last minute and RENAME
) In California.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Christmas Packages.

The postmaster general has sent q
warning to Christmas present senders.
Last year more than 1000 parcels es'
capped from their wrsppings and could
not be traced. among which were 500
pieces OF jewelry, more or less valuable.
Uncle Sam says: "Tie and wrap all
packages securely and send them early. .
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06

Anton G Hodenpyl. president Of the
Commonwealth Power, Railway and
Light Company said recently while In
Grand Rapids; This has been busy
year for the Commonwealth company
in the matter of construction and de.
velopment," said Mr.. H6denpyl. I'VE
completed our first development on the
An Sable early in the year and have
our second dam we'll along and third
started. In addition to this we have
done much in the way Of improving
and extending the distribution system.
We have been making the best possible
use Of the fine autumn weather to push
the work along and we will go into the
winter In excellent order. The program
has not been arranged for next year,
but 1918 will see the second and third
dams on the An Sable completed and
Improvement and extension OF the dis
tribution will be continued Of course
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06

Forty-eight members of Owosso
lodge, No. SSg l. o. o. F., went to
Lansing Wednesday evening, via spe-
cial NJ. U. II. car, to be guests for the
evening of Capitol lodge, No. 45. The
OwOsso Odd Fellows conferred the
first degree. and participated in a
banquet and social time after the
work.
The Owosso men returned to Owos-
SO about $3.50 Thursday morning.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-12-06
Lodge Notes.

Owossc Aerie of Eagles initiated q
class of AZ candidates at the home
Tuesday evening, bringing the total
membership of the aerie up to 502.
A social time followed the work.
On Monday evening, it is expected
that large number of local Eagles
will go to Lansing to be guests of the
aerie there.
The annual election Of officers will
be held Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-03
coNeRATULAroRY TELEGRAMs.
Governor Wilson Receives Them at
 Rate of goo an Hour.
sea Girt. \. J. Julv ,.

Sea Girt. N. J., July ?.
 For a time tonight congratulatOry telegrams poured in at the rate of 900 an hour. William J. Bryan did not entrust his congratulations to the wire but called Up on the telephone. He told the governor he was happy, sat- isfied and wished him the victory he predicted would come. Among the messages were:
 Dr. Harvey w. Wiley "Heartiest congratulations on your deserved nom ination. We shall have a real pure food president
 Gertrude Atherton wired from San Francisco: T am so glad l can vote for you.'
 The original Woodrow Wilson club wired from Princeton: "A real ninth inning finish; you cant lose.
 Senators Hoke Smith, Ashurst, Ov- erman. Simmons, Fletcher. Mark A. Smith, Bacon Tilman, Chamberlain, Johnson. Paynter, Bryan and Thorn ton joined in sending the following message:
 We congratulate you and the coun- try. We are confident of your over Whelming election
 Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago wired: Permit me to express to you my heartiest congratulations on your nomination and best wishes for your election"
 Governor Dix of New York: You won a fine race and will win the pres idency. Congratulations and assur- ances of hearty support
 Congressman HenHy George, Jr.. ''The hopes of the republic are in your hands,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-03
Cost of Livinu in Madrid

Consul Charles L. Hoover, Madrid,
 reports: Only a general idea of the
 cost of living in Madrid can be given, as practically everything depends upon the standard maintained. Large mod
 ern apartments cannot be had under St,200 per annum, and there are few at that price. Modest apartments may be had as low as s750 and the most lux
 urious cost about S5,000 Excellent
 ones may be had at $1,S00 10 s2,OO0
 Salaries of servants vary here accord ing to the class employed. Housemaids
 command from S4 per month for un-
 trained peasants to S10 for the best
 cooks get $I0 to $50, buffers s16 to sS0
 lackeys S1O to $2O. chauffeurs from S3C for poorly trained drivers to $75 for skilled mechanics, but board and lodg- ing are not usually furnished to fhauf- feurs Living is more expensive 1T Madrid than in any other city in Spain Rents are about 50 per cent. higher ant
 other things about 20 per cent. This is easily accounted for by the fact
 that nothing is raised in the vicinity l of the city and that it is the home ot 1 practically all the wealthy people o. | the Kingdom. Sanitary conditions il most parts of the city are excellent and the older portions are rapidly be. 1 ing brought up to date in this respect
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-03
JULY PROGRAMME
Special Events for July Fourth and
 Through the Month.
FOR GOLF CLUB

A calendar of events for the month of July at the Norwich Golf club has been arranged by Willis Austin, the chairman in charge. It gives the fol- lowing events:
 July 4-The bogey handicap match play cup will be played for in the morning. Entry fee, 25 cents.
 A sweepstake team match for men and women will be played in the af- ternoon. Entry free, one new 75-cent ball
 The bogey handicap match play cup will be played for every Thursday. This cup becomes the property of the player winning it twice.
 July 6-The regular medal play han dicap cup competition will be played morning and afternoon. Entry fee, 25 cents. There will be prize for the second best net score
 July 13-This day has been set aside for New London day. A handicap tournament will be arranged for New London members and their friends. The Norwich Golf club will give prizes for the best net ecore for IS holes for men and the best net score for nine holes for women.
 July 20-An approaching and putting contest for men and women will be held in the afternoon Entry fee, 75 cents.
 The new tennis courts are completed and will be open for play on and after Thursday, July 1.
 On the Fourth of July buffet lunch will be served at the clubhouse from 1 to ? D. m. Also table de hote supper in the evening from 6.45 to S.45 D. n.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-03
Incidents In Society.

Mir. and Mrs Frank Potter of New York are visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs. Dennison Gallaudet and chill dren are spending July at Harwich- port.
 Miss Maud Carew Buckingham en- tertained the Tuesday Afternoon club this week.
 Mir. and Mrs George R. Hyde of Yantic and family left Monday to spend several weeks in camp on Block Island.
 Mrs. Henry D. Johnson and children are in New Haven for two weeks visit before going to their cottage at Point Breeze to spend the summer.
 Dr. and Mrs. Julia A. Rockwell Of Cambridge and MT. and Mrs William s. Gaylord of Summit, N. J. who have been guests of the Misses Blackman have left town.
 Prof. and Mrs. Benjamin w. Bacon and son, Selden Bacon, are guests of Gen. and Mrs. William A. Aiken until Saturday, when they will sail from New York to spend the summer ir England During the summer Profes- sor Bacon is to lecture at Oxford uni versity.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-03
gerfiae exactly ss Hs- MURPHY & McGARRY
 SSz MRiB Sfrss

There's two ways to spend your money to celebrate the "4th."
 You can spend it on balloons and fireworks or you can invest it in clothes.
 If you want your money to go into smoke and noise, it doesn't take Icns 10 burn up dollars on the day we eel ebrate. Go ahead; it's your money.
 But before the 4th, better come in here and see what your money wi do. You may decide to invest in clothes; there's where your money lasts, where you get value received.
 We have here Suits to fit any man in town, prices to fit, also.
 Some extra good values today al reduced prices-$9.5o to s22.5o.
 Underwear, Shirts, Collars, Neck wear, Hosiery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-03
KENEALY SAYS TAFT
 IS ONE BEST BET.
Doesn't Think Much of Third Party
 Only to Make Trouble.


 Hon. Michael KeneaIy of Stamford, former chairman of the republican state central committee, was in New Haven Tuesday, not on political busi- ness, he said, but legal matters.
 T am out Of politics entirely" said Mr. Kenealy Well, that is to say, have dropped all my active political work except to serve as a member of the republican town committee of Stamford. That is about all I expect to connect with in the future The fact is my professional business de- mands my time and that is why 1 have given up the state central committee chairmanship, and l am not actively interested in politics ahy more except as I say through the town committee of Stamford
 Who will be elected president" he was asked.
 oh. Taft will be reelected un- doubtedly. He will get in again, in my opinion"
 What about the third party in Con- necticut?"
 Well, I don't think much of that al all l don't think that the third party will pull much strength in this state Roosevelt, I believe. is in to make what trouble he can, but how much trouble he will make remains to be seen"
 Do you think that Wilson or Mar shall can beat Taft if either of them are nominated by the democrats?"
 No, I don't think they can. I think that Taft is the strongest candidate so far and I confidently believe that he will be re- elected"
 Do you think that the third party state ticket reported to be in progress will do much harm to the regular ticket in Connecticut"
 No, I do not
 MT. Kenealy then hcpped aboard g trolley car bound for the railroad sta ton.