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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
No Patches on His Pants.

Oh yes; I've heard about the trusts,
or how I'm being 'done,"
or how the wicked Tariff, too,
Is "robbing'' ev'rv one.
But I am working ev'ry day.
And maybe you, perchance,
Have noticed that haven't got
patch upon my pants?
They tell me that am a "slave"
or "plutocratic" rule;
That should vote for Wilson. and
The party OF the mule;
That he will rip the Tariff up
And on the pieces dance:
But, please observe, do not wear
A patch upon my pants.
Once j was astray; think
1t was In ninety.two,
When Cleveland ran for President;
/ shouted for him, too:
Thought there'd be work for everyone,
And wages would advance.
He was elected and l wore.
Big patches on my pants.
lost my job and couldn't get
Another thing to do
walked the street, and everywhere
Souphouses met my view;
And there we're thousands, just like me,
Al lighting for chance
To earn their bread, and ev'ry man
Wore patches on his pants.
1 will not vote for Wilson; no,
With him don't agree.
for htc nartv mall t,,na o.
Once was enough for me.
I've steady work, have good pay,
And ysu may note, perchance,
I'm wearing creases now, instead
Cfpatches on my pants.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
A Pretty Autumn Party

The first of the series of partYe4
given by Mesdames ]. VI. Bentley. IN
X. Goodrich and Arthur Ward, Sxg-
held at the home Of Mrs. bentley, .x
oliver street, Wednesday a,ternuua.
After the arrival of the guests q Fa1sr
course l O'Clock luncheon was seYvek
The affair. which was most deIiyhn-
fully arranged was in form Of an xa.
tumn party. The appropriate ags-
tumn flowers, leaves. ETC., being tsc,s
in profusion for decorations. Rtt
Following the luncheon, eighl raw
les were arranged for progressive.
500 for which Mrs. A. II. NCrlh~RS.
who was declared the WINES, Ss,xsi
awarded the prize.
The next function will be heIS sss
Friday at the Bentley residence So
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Simpson Convicted.

Harry II Simpson of Detroit, form
erly cashier of the First Commercial
and Savings Bank of Dusand, was con-
victed in the circuit court, Monday, of
embezzelment of $643.5O from that
bank after a trial lasting several days
and was strongly contested by the de-
Tense The case was given TO the jury
at 3 o'clock and verdict rendered at IL
o'clock. Simpson was Immediately re-
manded to the custody of the sheriff
and taken to Jail, the Judge announc'
ing that sentence will be pronounced
next Monday.
Tuesday stay of proceedings sor GO
days was granted and Attorneys F. H.
Watson aud J. T. McCurdy for Simp'
son will perfect an appeal to the su-
preme court. l. g. Cudney of Gale
donia township. and Henry BARLEY OF
Bad Axe, became sureties on 49, ,00O
bond for Simpsons appearance for sem
tence Jan. q, 1918 Simpson had been
confident of a"quittal and the long stay
OF the jury before announcing ver-
dici led most every one to believe the
jury would disagree.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Regrets Loss OF Opportunity to Vote
for Fordney.


Hon. Geo. T. Mason, who left Thurs
day morning for Eugene, Oregon, to
reside said to The TINES before leav.
ing: "The one thing Iregret in going
at this time is that 1 shall not be here
to vote for the reelection of Congress.
man Fordney. 1 think / know Mr..
Fordney more intimately than the most
of our people do and 1 am sure that il
all were as well acquainted with him
as am that there would be scarcely a
vote for any other candidate in the
county. If I thought there was even Q
remote chance of his being defeated
should feel like remaining here to work
for him but am 80 confident from the
expressions have heard from voters
of all parties that he will receive his
usual large majority that am sure my
vote will not be needed or missed. Mr..
Fordney has been trne to the interests
Of the district in every instance and
the district owes him another election
You cannot make my expression in be-
half Of him any too strong-urge all
my friends to support him in every pos.
sible way"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
New Cothrop.

o E Smith was in Flint, Tuesday, on
business--H L Hetts was in Saginaw,
Tuesday-Riley st. Johns of Owosso,
was in town Tuesday-M p Ransom
east. of Judd's Corners, was in town
Wednesday and Mrs Kribs were
in Easton, Sunday, visiting relatives
Rev r G Powell and wife Of Birch
Run. were guests of friends here part
of last week-Wm Colby of Pom.
tiac, visited in town part of last week
and first of this George Stafford
held sale of his household goods Sat
urday. which was well attended Mr.
Stafford expects to leave soon with his
mother for California--W L Colby is
preparing to have furnace installed
in his house-Mrs r A Haughton of
Corunna, spent last week with relatives
in this yicinity-Mark Pearsall NOV
ed into his new house on Tuesday of
last week Malcolm Kribs of Easton,
spent Saturday with friends in town.
HoUGH.ALpERMAN.
A quiet wedding was celebrated We'd
nesday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hough two miles east of this VII
lage, when their daughter. Miss Flossie,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Asa Al
derman. Only the immediate relatives
of the bride and groom witnessed the
ceremony, which was performed at
o'clock by Rev. j. II. Mitchell. The
home was prettily decorated with pur-
pie and white asters. The bride wore
q handsome gown of white Marquisette
over messaline satin with pearl trim
mings, and carried bouquet Of white
carnations. Following the ceremony
wedding dinner was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alderman are both well known
and highly esteemed in this locality.
They left shortly after the ceremony on
q wedding trip to Detroit, and after
Oct. 1st they will be at home to their
friends at their farm In Hazelton, south
and west of this village.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27

triotic motives in pressing his q w,a rsss
didacy. And even then can any ssrs
man throw away his vote by yoesaz. Gs.
Mr.. Roosevelt, and thus make s,s.,SxSs sr
the election of a party which VII
plunge the country into fnapcias &sr-
aster?"
VERMONT AS A BAROMETER
The Vermont election showec ars,
hopelessness of expecting to eaecs me-.
Roosevelt president. In that ssase I'M,
ran bad third-that is TO ssy, Hx
ticket did. So he will in many asEmr.
But even il he should run seeex,F In
many states, as some of his foSsexpss,
contend he will, what satisfaction xsg
that be to those who find thesgpsaux
without work, without food, &hsoggss2yg
without resources as the resuH cs a.
Democratic victory2
Will the satisfaction of defeasiyrs W.
Taft atone to any man for the sigS4 al
starving babies for endless days s,rms
In seeking employment when t&secys
none to be hadf just let yous rasxS
wander back to the suffering whicxyse
lowed the enactment of the wHwsx
tariff bill and then ask yourself liz yvs
can in conscience plunge this couuxr
into another such period of hard tirss.
And as you do 30, remember ths4 MI.
Roosevelt assures you that the prgas
OF financial disaster to be expected1sxzr
Democratic success will be such us uep
have not seen in our lifetime"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Circuit Court.

Corunna, Sept. 26.-After delib-
Grating for seven hours upon the
facts in the case of Bigelow VS..
Evans, the jury announced that they
were unable to agree upon a verdict
and were discharged by the court.
The entire amount involved in this
case was about $68.00, which the
plaintiff claimed was iue from the
defendant in a real estate transac-
tion.
The case on trial Thursday is the
case of Esther Kerby VS.. Anna Sharp
a replevin suit growing out of the
question of title to not more than
$40 worth Of household goods. The
case will take at least one and one
half days to try, making cost to the
people of the county of $50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
,Elks' Lodge NSGs.

The Elks' season will open on
Tuesday evening, October 1, accord
ing to circular letter sent out to
members by Exalted Ruler w. d.
Whitehead ami Secretary e. II.
Stanard. Since the last meeting in
June, the circular says, three men,
bers- of the local lodge have died.
James A. Cooper, Fred Osburn and
J. w. Angel. A lodge of sorrow will
be hell Tuesday evening in their
memory.
A trustee. to fill a vacancy on the
board will also be elected, six can
didates will be initiated, and Q
feed" will be given under the 'lirec'
ton of Chef G. J. McNally. Mem
bers of the stock company showing
at Owosso theatre, and members o.
the lodge, are expected to furnish en-
tertalnment .k .A.As ssts.. "A. %, ..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Henry B. Dewey Nominated For Con
gross.

The following from the Seattle,
Washington, Post Intelligencer, Of the
14th inst, will interest the friends OF
Henry B. Dewey in this city and
county:
Henry B. Dewey, nominee on the
Republican ticket, for congressman at
large, was in Seattle Yesterday.
He made no active campaign in the
primary contest, but received most
gratifying vote all over the state, and,
now that his candidacy has been given
substantial Endorsement, he proposes to
go into the race actively for election,
He confidently expects to win.
Mr.. Dewey says that a statement by
him printed in Spokane. some weeks
ago, misrepresented his status as a
Republican, because of the abbreviated
form in which it appeared Il have been
great admirer of Mr.. Roosevelt, and
admire him now," said he, but meyer
indicated any purpose to support him
as third party candidate. On the
contrary, while progressive in politics
1 am a Republican and snail continue
a Republican, supporting the national
and state Republican tickets.
'If elected to congress l shall OF
course, affiliate with the Republicans
in that body. Otherwise L should not
have permitted my name to go on the
Republican ballot. / hold now, as /
have held all along, that any party diff
ferences can be rightly adjusted within
the nartv"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
ENTHUSIASTIC CONVENTION.
Great Speeches - Splendid Nomina
tions-Taft, MusseInnan and Other
Party Leaders Repeatedly
Cheerod.

The Republicans of Michigan may
possibly some time have held conven-
tion which equalled in enthusiasm and
earnestness that held in Detroit this
week but it is not within the memory
of the writer. Many old timers at
Republican conventions said they had
never heard a better opening address
than that of Hon. Patrick 81. Kelley, a
sentiment which was agreed to by all
who were fortunate enough to be
present. From the moment that Hon.
A. j. Grosbeck chairman of the State
Committee, began his talk in calling
the convention to order to its close
there was not single discordant note.
Mr.. Grosbeck paid his respects in no
uncertain way to the opponents of the
Republican party and his first mention
of the name of President Taft brought
the delegates to their feet and the
cheers were loud and long, and this
same spirit was manifest so frequently
during the proceedings that it was al
most evening before the session was
completed If single person entered
the hall doubtful as to the attitude of
the Republican party of Michigan on
the candidacy Of Taft, Sherman, Mus
selman, Smith and genial Pat Kelly, all
doubts were removed quickly. The re-
ception accorded Amos Musselman,
showed his ho'd on the party while his
frank declaration that he wanted every
man in Michigan to know that he in
tended to vote for Pres Taft won him
instant and repeated applause and it
was some time before he could again
make himself heard. Making no pre-
tense to oratory he easily captured the
hearts of the delegates by the business
like talk he made and it is safe to say
that his personality will be one of the
best assets of the party in the cam
paign. The talking was completed by
Lieut.. Gov. Ross and Hon. w. q.
Harding Of Ohio, formerly lieutenant
governor of that state and the man
who presented President Tuft's name at
the Chicago convention. Mr.. Harding
paid fine compliment to Michigan by
saying it was not necessary to bring in
spea.e ers from other states so long as
Grosbeck and Kelly were on the firing
line
With the reports of the committees
and the other preliminaries ont of the
way the convention in a remarkably
short time nominated the state officers
below lieutenant governor found in the
party ticket in another column The
nominations of Messrs. Fellows, Car.
ton, Steere and Kuhn were by acclama-
ton, while but one ballot was needed
for the other officers. The eighth dis
trict was represented on the important
committee on resolutions by B. p.
Hicks OF Durand, who took a very
active part in framing the declaration
of principles which was adopted by the
convention without dissenting vote.
II. w. Bigelow of Owosso, was chosen
secretary of the district caucus and o.
L. Sprague of this city, was reelected
as a member of the state central com.
mittee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
The Railroad Speed Ordinance.

1t must be apparent to all who have
seen Grand Trunk trains pass through
the city during the past week. as it is
to those who have been passengers
thereon, that the city should at once
repeal the ordinance limiting the speed
to eight miles an hour and pass new
one in keeping with the speed ordin
ances of other cities. It is not TO be
denied that the speed at which the
trains on3 the road in question have
rushed through the city has been a
menace to those who have occasion to
cross the tracks and it is also ungues
tionatlv true that the officials of the
road will hereafter instruct the train
crews to observe the speed limit fixed
by the city of Owosso. Whether they
do or not, the trainmen themselves who
have been paying fines in Justice Frie-
gels court during the past few days do
not intend taking further chance and
they are now proving to the annoyance
of passengers who have missed connec.
tions at other points. due to the time
taking to go through the city, just how
slow eight miles an hour really is.
Several of the aldermen have been
quickly converted to the need of a
change in the ordinance while passen.
gers on the trains. 1t is hoped action
may be taken at the next meeting of
the council to remedy this matter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
PrOba.c COURT

John F.. Mitchell has been xYsp
charged as administrator of The ee
tate OF Jacob w. Knoblaucb, asczx~
ed.
In the estate of Walter w SeyrIns.
deceased, the final account Of the ia
ministrator has been allowed and ttxc
estate closed. The estate Of ,ySsnaM
A. Service deceased, has also a,uss-
closed.
Hearing OF claims was closed IN
the estate Of Archie L. FiTranEs we
ceased.
The final account of Herbert g..
Seaman, as administrators of tha e,s
tate of Sarah +. Hetchler, decezsxsi
has been allowed.
In the estate Of William H. Phssps
deceased, of Shiawassee townshSg, 'K
petition has been fled asking tor SAD
appointment Of Orscn Sugden IS zs
ministrator de bonis non. The 'ssssr
ing on the petition was set for Essr
Der 2S. .
A petition has been filed asking tsssr
the release of the surety On the bsz'.
of the guardian Of Alice Lesry. =
minor, and the hearing on the l1es,
tion is set for October %.
The final account Of John H Ds-
Hart as executor of the VIII of Ar
velia f. Stone, deceased, has beeS M
lowed.
Mrs. Agnes Butcher has beer 40.
pointed administrators Of the es11an'
Of Charles Butcher, deceased. .ssf
Owosso. Jesse A. RichardscS, oeA
George Butcher were appoinNS ass,
praisers Of the estate, and the 1sp
praisers with Wesley Lawson Sss
hear claims against the estate zt sSis7
residence of George Butcher in sesS
Haven township, on November fs
and January 27.
In the estate Of Mary A. Aryrss.
deceased, of Corunna, a petition sas
been filed asking for license 90 rey
real estate and the hearing on tss
petition is set for October 21- q
A petition for the appointmesS cs
an administrator of the estate vS
Durward d Bryant, deceased, 10Y nss
rand, has been filed and the besyxy-
set for October 21. 49, 90
In the estate of Mary E!vBrTee.
deceased, of Burns township D rrss.
ton asking for license to sell yess
estate, has been filed and xss
hearing set for October 21.
Oliver L. Davis has been dlsehsr,s-
ed as guardian Of Frances c. Ro5st~ o.
minor.
n7the estate OF Jacques Faliut. 'aci-
ceased. a petition has been fiics sss
ing for the appointment OF an sCs
ministrator and the hearing Is sA
for October 81.
In the estate of Derwin CreeUs "a
al minor children, a petition hss srsSsI
filed by Matte Green, asking gor "
ceEse to sell real estnte. and the tsssrs.,
ing Is set for October 81.
Edward G.. Kay has been disesnrs-
ed as guardian of Stanton H. Lay
renee, minor child. y,rsglt :
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
HON. GRANT FELLOWS
Will Speak at Republican Meeting In
Odd Follow Temple. Oct. 2-Fav-
orite With Owosso Citizens

We are pleased to announce that Hon.
Grant Fellows, Republican nominee for
attorney general Of Michigan, who was
so enthusiastically endorsed at the re-
cent county convention and nominated
at the state convention by acclamat
is to present his views of the prent cam.
paign on Wednesday evening next at
Odd Fellow temple. Mr.. Fellows has
spoken in Owosso so often that it is not
necessary to say single word concern
ing him. Everyone will wish to hear
what he has to say and it will be we'll
worth your time to be present. Speak
to youf neighbor about his coming, tell
him the date and ask him to turn cut.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
HARVEST FESTIVAL.
OwOsso Invites Everybody in The
County for a Day Of Entertainment
Thursday October 3rd.

Everybody in reaching distance OF
Owosso is invited to the Harvest Festi'
val to be held Thursday, Oct. g. Sports
and games, balloon ascensions, theatre
performance. moving picture shows,
fire department drills, band concerts.
exhibits of grains, vegetables, etc.,-all
free to everyone. Come, and win the
prizes, have a good time and be Owos-
SOS guest for day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27

VfoSSeSSNeS wet w SOuVoHuoU.
With about one hundred delegates
present, the Progressive party held q
county convention in the casino at Nc
Curdy park Friday. A. B Cook of Shia'
wassee, was nominated for chairman
when the gathering was called to order
by B, A. Fillinger OF Rush, chairman
of the county committee r. G. Marcy
Of Durand, was chosen temporary sec.
retary and later these officers were
made permanent. After a short talk
by Chairman Cook he named the
following committees: Rules, g. r.
Brandt, Perry; E. l.. Mrson. Corunna;
w. h. Rowley, Sciota; J. T. VanAl-
stine, Vernon, Credentials, M. Smith,
Owosso; FL. w. Wallace, Perry; G. A.
Croel, Fairfield; G. A. Whelan, Vernon.
Resolutions, G. F. Hoffman, d. M.
Christian, Owosso: j. N. Mcbride, Mid.
dlebury; Otis Mead, Rush. Subse-
quently resolutions were adopted en-
dorsing the principles of the party and
the candidates 80 far named. While
Z the county was entitled TO but 20 dele
gates to the state convention list Of 40
was elected and each given half vote.
During the afternoon addresses were
delivered by Hon. W. d. Gordon Of
: Midland, candidate for lieutenant-gov-
ernor. and Chas. p. O'Neil, chairman
of the state committee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
New Store BulldInSa.

A. E. Hartshorn has torn down the
old barn and sheds in rear of the
Grove Bros. implement store and will
erect cement block buildings 122x44
feet facing on Main street and 32x44
feet facing on Park street. the one on
Main to be for rent as store and the
other to add to Grove Bros, store and
display rooms.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
"Stole" An Automobile

Leon Bush was arrested Saturday on
complaint of F. b. Woodard, for steal
ing the latter's automobile and waving
examination was bound over to the
circuit court for trial. He is charged
with taking Mr. Woodard's car from
the garage and with the owners son,
Peer, driving to st. Johns returning
ahout o'clock at night.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Owosso tho Winner.

The Owosso base ball team defeated
Henderson Friday, in the second game
of the $50 prize series at Athletic park,
by a score of to 8, thus winning the
priez. The game was easy for Owosso
as the Henderson boys were slow on the
bases and unable to bunch their hits.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
BUYS MAN Street Store.

Harry Captain purchased, Saturday,
from A. T. Thomas the store building
at 10 w. Main street, now occupied by
the Owosso Fruit Co. He will put in a
new front next spring and probably
occupy the building with his candy
business. The consideration is not an.
nOunced
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Halliday Sessions In. Kindergartens

'dU'0dy |SeSSions tn NtnoeTBdTteHs'
The board of education with Supt.
Longman have decided to insugurate
half day sessions in the kindergarteni
of three Of the ward schools, namely,
the Central, Bryant and Emerson, be.
cause Of the crowded conditions. There
are 30 children at the Central building,
55 at the Emerson and 4s at the Bryant,
In each school the number has proven
too large for the teacher, and the board
believes thet better results can be Sc
cured by having part come in the morn
ing and the others in the afternoon
The all day sessions will be continued
at the Washington school which hal
only 81 enrolled.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. d. Conklin of New
Haven. were PLEASANTLY surprised Tues.
day evening by q party Of 80 young
people. Games were INDUCED in and
refreshments served.
Charles Black of Detroit, is q guest
OF friends in the city for few days.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Bowles and daugh.
tsr Miss Nettie, entertained Monday
evening in honor Of their guests, Mrs.
Ernest Brinker of Seattle, WASH, and
Floyd Bowles Of Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27

w. B. Engler, superintendent of the
Reliance Motor Truck Co. factory in
this city. leaves Saturday for trip to
England, France and Germany, and on
his return will take MP new work with
the General Motors Co. at Pontiac.
The new position is responsible one
and is deserved promotion. Mr.. Eng
ler's many Owosso friends are sorry he
is to leave the city.
8. d. Emery Is In in the city from
Alfred, Maine, and is buying poultry st
the old Copas' packing house.
The Owosso high school foot bal
team will play the Flint high team OF
Athletic park, tomorrow.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-09-27
Owosso High Wins.

The Owosso high school foot ball
team won its first game of the year Sat-
urday. from Ovid by score of IA to 0.
1t is hoped to develop team that will
compare favorably with last years
winners
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-09
DUKE RESIGNS
 FROM POSITION
Will Go to London to Direct Af- fairs of British To-
 hacco Go.

New York. Feb. Solitary Duke, president of the American To . bacc0 company, will resign from the position and will go to Lon don to direct the affairs of the British Tobacco company.
 The tobacco trust has been di- vided into separate concerns since it's investigation by the govern ment. Duke, who is one of the principal stockholders in the trust, is diSgusted with the trust busting movement and will retire to the management of the Brit ish end of the trusts Business.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-02-09
POLITICS ARE BEGINNING
 TO BOIL AT WASHINGTON
TAFT oAMPAIaN HEADQUARTERS BE OPENED IMMEDIATE " AND ACTIVITIES WILL sEaIn EARREsr--ownER
 Posr-NrELLIaENoER OPPOSED TO THIRD TERM

Washington, Feb. 0.--POlitical headquarters for the Taft cam paign will Do opened in this city immediately. Representative Will liam R. Mckinley, of Illinois, will be in charge of the campaign and will have the active assistance of Charles Hills, President Taft's secretary.
 Former Senator John l.. Will son, of Washington state, and chairman of the Pacific Coast