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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Beet Seed Being Distributed,

The Owosso Sugar Co. has nearly
completed the task of distributing the
$780, 900 pounds of sugar beet seed re-
quired for the acreage which will be
planted for its factories in this city and
Lansing. In common with other sugar
plants in the state, the acreage will be
limited this year to the capacity of the
plants to care for the beets before Janu-
ary first. it having been shown quite
conclusively that there is but q small
profit, if any, in a long campaign dur.
ing the cold winter months.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Public Health and Clean Up Day IN
Michigan-May 18th.


The most important asset subject to
the principles of conservation is Good
Health. The largest financial burden
to the people of Michigan is that pro.
dnced by disease. The diseases caus-
ing this output Of money are PRE-.
VENTABLE DISEASES. The most
Important principle of prevention of
disease is sanitation. A proper degree
of sanitation and hygiene consistently
maintained will save thousands of lives
and millions of dollars in this state each
year.
There are in Michigan each month
over 200 deaths from tuberculosis. This
disease costs us $50, 600, 600 year. Add
to this the cost of typhoid fever. diph'
iberia, smallpox. cholera infantum, and
the long list of preventable diseases and
the amount becomes appalling. This
matter is practically within the power
of public control
To the end that concerted activity,
covering the entire state, may be es.
tablished, his excellency, Chase S. Os-
born, Governor IF the State of Michi.
gan, has designated May Is, 1919, as
Public Health and Clean Up Day in
Michigan.
In accordance with the spirit of his
proclamation, the State Board of
Health asks that it be made day of
general cleaning up of unsanitary sur
roundings, and the establishment of
sanitary, healthful conditions. This
will bring about an unmeasured good
If entered into in the spirit which the
movement deserves.
We ask that mayors of cities and
presidents of villages, through the co.
operation of the local boards of health,
extend the proclamation into every
jurisdiction. 1t should be day of
special public health teaching in every
school in the state. From every pulpit
a sermon on good health might profit.
ably be extended on the Sunday pre-
ceding. The newspapers might we'll
anticipate the day by special editorials
pertaining to the subject.
If all concerned will participate in
the work, it will mean an arrest of
summer diseases which will be of un-
told value.
r. L. DIXON, Secretary,
State Board of Health.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Memorial Day Officers and Commit
tees.

At the joint meeting of the commit
tees from Quackenbush Post G. A. r
and the common council the following
officers and committees were selected
for Memorial Day.
President of the day. Mayor Geo. W
Clark.
Marshall of the day, Major M. j.
Phillips.
Executive committee-Julius Fries.
exc, Aid. John Brown, Mrs s. W. Sad
Ter.
Progrsm-W. R. Smith, Aid. Geo. g.
Reineke. Mrs Geo. Brock.
Speakers-J. W. Smith, Rev. G, H.
Hanks, Mrs. T. M. Wiley.
Invitations-W. Il. Smith, I. W.
Knapp, D. G Cooper, MIS-. Chas. Free.
man, Mrs. Geo. w. Livingston.
Music-Orrin jennings, Mrs. E. II,
Jacobs, Mrs. F. F. Hoyer, G. G. Duff.
Decorations-H. R. Cole, Aid. Alfred
Palmer, Mrs J. w. Smith.
Finance-Aldermen E f. Conant, G..
G Reineke, Cecil R. Mclaughlin.
Printing! o. Dewey, Geo. T..
Campbell, H. Kirk White.
Flowers-C w. Jennings, Women's
Relief Corps.
Transportstion-G G. Reineke, L.
Bowles, Chas. Freeman. ....,-s-s>-z,s.,,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
A Grand Success

The Old Folks Concert, which wax
given at the First M. E. cb1iyc;t
Wednesday evening for the benefit e{
the Ladies' Aid society was eors-
plete success in every way. The Ia
dies realized in the neighborhood. of
one hundred dollars.
The affair was directed by Mrs. A., L
Curry and Mrs. Ira G.. Curry .tsrd
among those who took part were trc
church choir and friends and J, Az
thur Barry of Ovid. Forty-fve pro
pie participating, all of whom were
dressed in unique and old fashioned
costumes. Too much credit canfnt
be given the Mesdames Curry whose
'skillful and persistent efforts were st-
most solely responsible for the .grcH
success.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Enjoyable Occasion.

The six o'clock dinner and enter.
tainment at the Church of Christ last
evening was decided success. The
attendance was very good considering
the fact of many conflicting meetings.
The dinner was we'll served and was
both bounteous and delicious. The
entertainment maintained high
standard and was greatly enjoyed by
fine audience. The church greatly
appreciates the kindness of those who
contributed to the excellent program
of music and readings.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Horses In Demand.

The question is asked almost daily
where first class horses can be pur-
chased and buyers seem to lbe willing
to pay good prices if they can find
what they want. One farmer said to
us recently that he purchased a young
team in February for less than $4OO
and that he had refused an offer of
$500 for them. 1t is apparent that
prices will 20 still higher If more at
tention is not paid to raising farm
horses.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Dunham Valves Examination

Rush Dunham, who was brongta.
to this city from Birmingham, Ala
by Sheriff e. j.. Herrick, to answer
the charge of deserting his wife and
three children, waived examination
when arraigned in the municipsz
court Thursday afternoon, and .wst
bound over to the circuit court. .'t
Bail in the sum of $500 was S,v.-
manded, and Dunham is in jail os,
Thursday afternoon while an attepsrs
is being made to secure the bond. -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Burglar Gets $50.

Mrs. Walter Phelps, wife of an Ann
Arbor fireman liting on Corunna ave.
nue., awoke at 2 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing to find burglar rifiing her hand
bag which hung on the bed post. She
waited to get up courage and finally
asked the fellow what he was doing
when he ran out of the house leaving
the hand bag but taking roll of $50 in
bills. He gained entrance at the front
door with skeleton key.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
The Ann Arbor Shops.

President Ramsey. Director Lyon
Assistant to the President Holiday
General Passenger Agent Kirby ant
several other Ann Arbor officials mad,
brief stop in Owosso the first of tn,
week while on route home from a triI
to Menominee and other northern
points and had a consultation with the
Improvement Association committee
President Ramsey left copy of the
agreement which the road was willing
70 enter into with the Improvement
Association regarding the locating OF
the. shops here and stated that IL it was
satisfactory it would be signed during
the week. The directors Of the Associs.
tion met Monday, approved the con.
tract, and wired Pres. Ramsey in New
York to that effect Monday evening
The telegram also expressed the sppre-
citation of our citizens that the shops
were tobe enlarged and with the divis
sion remain as the best asset industri-
ally of the city and stated the willing.
ness OF the Association to assist the
road in any of the problems which may
arise from the change in the depot site,
etc. Mr.. Ramsey stated that the offer
made by Alma appealed strongly to
some of the directors but the fact that
at least an implied promise was made
to Owosso some time ago and the fur.
ther fact that 80 many of the employees
of the road owned their homes here
settled the matter in favor of Owosso.
E. A. Hulse of st. Johns, began work
Thursday surveying the several pieces
of property upon which options haye
been taken and will make a plat of the
retained by the Association
for sale just as soon as possible. When
the plat is completed and settlement
made with the Johnson estate the house,
barn, and other buildings and the lots
on which they are located will be offer
ed for sale.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Aged Resident Dead.

Mrs. Ann Cooling, aged 01 years,
died Saturday at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. Rebecca Mclean, King
street east, after an illness of four
weeks. Mrs. Cooling was born in Eng
land. She resided in Vernon township
for 55 years. coming to Owosso two
years ago. Her husband died eighteen
years ago. One daughter, one son,
Thomas Cooling of Vernon, eight
grand children and nine great grand
children survive. The funeral was held
at the Vernon M. E. church Monday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Moving to New Quarters.

The Imperial Garment Co. is moving
its machinery from the second floor of
the Hartshorn building on east Main
street to the second door of the new
Corey building on west Main street
and within the next week will have
it's plant in shape to push business.
The new quarters will afford good
light and plenty of room.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
The Church Of Christ.

Cor. Oliver and Hickory SITS, G. r.
Wolford, A. B., d. B. minister.
Services:
Public Worship 10 A. M, z p. M.
Bible School IL :05 A. NJ.
G. E. 6 p. M.
Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:l5 P. M
Sermons on next Lords day will be
on two essential characteristics OF
christians. Special music will be
furnished at both services
If you are one Of the sturdy No. %
be at your post.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Carpentor-Curtis.

Della M. Curtis, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Fred Curtis. of Corunna, and
Lee L. Carpenter of Caledonia were
united in marriage by Rev. G. E. Doty
Saturday evening at $50 at the M. E.
parsonage. They have the best wishes
of many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Carpen.
ter win reside with the g-oom's
parents in Caledonia for short time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Henderson Man Disappears.

Sheriff Herrick has been asked to as.
sist in finding Timothy Mccarthy q bar
ber at Henderson, who has been miss
ing for two weeks. After q quarrel
with his wife while returning from q
dance, he suddenly started to run and
has not been seen by Henderson people
since. The couple have three children.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Oiney

w Cross and wife have return.S
home from visiting relatives and frierSe
in Alma-Esrl Bell, wife and daags
ter and d v Bell left Monday for ahctr
home in Colorado-Tom Foster sus
mother have moved on the farm tSsy
purchased of Edgar Smith--Rutv
French has been on the sick. list tSsa
past week-Arthur Buck and niss
visited relatives in Ovid q few days
this week.-Mrs. Buck has been enssr
tanning her sister, Mrs Moorley arss
husband from Detroit few days TINS
week-Edward Goodrich and fapni,s
visited in owosso from Saturday prta
Monday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26

man, divorce; Dora VS.. Thos. Starr.
divorce; Levica VS.. Andrew Oussst
mer, divorce; Helen VS.. Benz. Thdya
divorce; Dewey G. VS.. Florenc3,ts
Bliss, divorce; John VS.. Mildred Ssxe
ders, divorce; Cora B. VS.. Wilburah
VanDoren, divorce; Venita VS.. Fred
Coste, divorce; Rose VS.. Fred Snijih;
divorce. Pf.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Drain Lettings. .

Interested landowners and contrsc-
tors should notice that the letting of the
contracts for the Andrews drain in
owosso township will take place at the
home of v. n. Andrews in sec. 0, Owos-
so township. May o, and for the Drury
drain at the home Of Leroy Drury, sec.
8, Bennington township May Q.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Contract Awarded.

The treasury department has award.
ed the contract for the interior decor
ating and making some repairs and
alterations on the post Office buildidg
to Fred G. Rojahn Of Chicago. on his
bid of $7240O, the lowest of six re.
ceived. The work is to be completed
within go days.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Trustee Sale Of owosso Motor Co.

Referee in Bankruptcy, G. A. Mars
ton of Bay City, has given interested
parties notice of the sale of the effects
of the Owosso Motor Co. to be held in
this city at 2 p. M. May 7tb, at the
plant it formerly occupied. The ap-
praised value of the two trucks, tools,
fixtures. etc. lis S7,4S 10. The credi.
tors viii meet in Bay City, on May 10th
to confirm the sale.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Farm Work DELAYED.

The late wet spring has greatly de-
layed the farm work. Many farmers
have been puable to get on their land,
and very few oats have been sown ex'
cept on sand or gravel land well drain
ed. Little fall blowing was done.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Lieut.. Orr in Command.

Lieut. Harry A Orr is now in COM
mand of the u. 8. cruiser Raleigh, with
his address for the present at Pemer-
ton, Washington. His record in the
navy is matter Of satisfaction to his
friends in Owosso as well as credit to
himself.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26

F. w. Brandies Of Detroit, special
pension examiner, spent the first of the
week in Owosso taking testimony in
pension cases. Shiawassee county has
just recently been added to the terri.
tory covered by Mr.. Brandies.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
@ w. Det~iler R.tIres from Grocer,
Business.

q. W. Detwiler has sold his grocery
business on West Exchange street to
II: B. Collins, of this city, taking in
payment the latter's farm west Of the
city. which he has sold to John Luck
b, rst Mr.. Detwiler is out of the groc-
cry business for the first time in 3s
years, but will continue to be busy with
his elevator and Union Transfer Co.
affairs
Mr.. Collins is former grocery clerk,
having had considerable experience and
many friends predict success for him
in the new venture.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26
Tennis Courts on F.ystte Square.

BY order of the council, Monday, the
south half of the east side Of Fayette
square will be graded, macadamized.
marked and screened for tennis courts,
much to the satisfaction of many Of the
young people Of the city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26

The American Protective Taria Les.
que. No. $50 Broadway, New York
will furnish gratuitously informatiou
and facts on any phase of the ,.Ta,H
question, on postal card request.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-04-26

Alonzo Crane and family moved,
Tuesday, to Detroit.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-10-04

-
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT
F. o. RindOm, Superintendent.
RULES
These contests to all the pupils of the ee
mentary schools in Seward and adjoining counties.
O. No more than two contestants from any school or
will be allowed to these in
B.. The teacher may employ any method she wishes to
determine who the contestants shall be in any class.
4. All manuscripts must reach the superintendent
office not later than October LIST, 912.
COMPOSITION PREMIUMS
S. Compositions should contain not less than 800 words
Of than 400 words Select of the following subjects
why Study AgTiculture?"
Broom Corn Wheat: Which Pays the Best?'
First premium, so 90; second $3.50; third, $780,
LETTER WRITING AND PENMANSHIP
Each contestant must write two letters of social
nature and business letter. the first to contain least
200 words, the second not less than 25 words
First premium, $500; second $3.50; third, $1O0
DOMESTIC ARTS
One underskirt, made with tucks hand work. but
ton and buttonhoe dust rue and hounces. One
only be sent from each school,
First premium, $300 second $500.
GRADE WORK
A hand made apron, may be trimmed with
First premium, $200 second, $1.0O.
This work to be done under the supervision of the in
structor.
RULES
Glass includes boys from 10 to q years.
Glass includes boys from 10 to 10 years.
Each fill contest entry card. This
card must be to the Superintendent not later than October
1st 1912
PREMIUMS
Class B.-Boys from 10 to Is years of age
Best ten to be selected from of ground
planted and cultivated by contestant
Yellow Corn . .....$ 400 $500 $1,000 81 90
White Corn $500 $500 $500 81 90
Glass A.-Boys from Is to 81 years of age
Best ten to be selected from of ground
planted and cultivated by contestant
Yellow Corn $500 $500 $1,000 81 90
White $500 $500 $500 81 90
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-10-04
HORSE DEPARTMENT

John L. Boles, Superintendent
Horses competing for premiums must be sound except
In of stations injured by accidents which dc
not impair their usefulness
animal competing for prizes must be owned by the
exhibitor
All animals must be entered under the head of
nzed breed of horses and will be judged according the
standard of that breed by competent judge
No animal shall be eligible to compete for than
prize except part of pair group sweepstakes
All animals exhibiting for prizes must be in place
later than p. Tuesday, October Sth 1912.
No animal in this department shall be awarded prize
unless in such condition and of such quality would
enable it to compete in its class at other fairs
Exhibitors expected to obey all orders and instructions
of the superintendent of this department. failure exhb
tOr to comply with the may be taken for sufficient
grounds for the association withdraw all premiums such
an offender.
Box Stall rent $200.
ODen Stall rent, $1.0O.
Animals entered for premiums shall not be taken from
the grounds the direction Of the Superintendent OF
this Department and must be in place by m the following
day
Entry fee, 10 per cent of first premium.
DRAFT HORSE DIVISION
All horses entered in this department must he bred
nd
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-05
PROTIVIN.

Rev, j. P. Broz of Spillville called
on Rev. Lakomy Thursday.
Mrs. Charles Tuchek returned from
Calmar Thursday where she has
been visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Tuchek.
Lewis Tuchek and James Horky re-
turned home Thursday from their trip
to Charles City.
Mrs. Thomas Jira. Mrs. Mike kovar'
tx and daughter Emma. were Spill
vile shoppers Saturday.
Willie Fencl was Cresco caller Sat-
urday.
Frank Shindelar is on the sick list.
Mrs. Pitzenberger of Festina is visit
ing here at the home of her brother,
John Dostal.
Regina Sobolik was visitor at the
home of Wenzel Zahajsky Saturday
and Sunday.
DR.. Kessel of Cresco was caller
here one day last week.
Mrs. Anton G. Fisher of Spillville
visited her:parents here. MIR. and Mrs.
]. j. Lukesh Sunday and Monday.
Dr. ]. M. Smittle of Waucome was
called to the home of Anton Strnad
Tuesday night, their daughter being
sick.
j. Lukesh was Spillville visitor
New Years Day.
Quite blizzard visited US Sunday.
John Chyle left for Ames Friday.
j. Lee of Jackson Junction was a
Protivin caller Tuesday.
Charles Chyle was Cresco caller
Thursday.
The Opera house ''Beseda" will soon
be ready for grand opening. DAISY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-05
OTTER CREEK CLIPPINGS.

Many happy returns in the New
Year to all our readers.
A number from this way attended
the dance at Ridgeway last week.
Frank Kuntz departed the first Of
the week for a short visit in Chicago.
No services were held in the churches
here Sunday on account of the minia-
ture blizzard.
Sleighing is fine out this way, es-
pecialIv for some who had to break the
roads.
Joe Wagner made the home folks a
short visit one day last week.
Mrs. George Scham ell returned to her
home at DEBORAH after several days
visit under the parental roof.
Tille Kratz is visiting at the home
of her brother Alvin's near DEBORAH.
The Blackburn folks are entertain
ing company from Nebraska these
days.
Wesley Kratz departed for Chicago
and Milwaukee last Saturday night for
few weeks visit among friends and
relatives.
The W. M. S. meets at the home of
Mrs. VIM. Kratz this week Friday
Those owing motor cars received
their new plates through the mail re-
Gently
Miss Nettie Koch and brother Roy
returned the fore part of the week
from their visit with relatives at Ar
lington, Iowa.
Quite number through here have
been selling hogs to local buyers the
past week.
Colds, sore throat, ETC., seem to be
the gifts of some for the New Year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-05
ALBION.

No church services at Albion Sunday
on account of inclemency of the
weather.
Johnnie Stockman was numbered
among the sick last week; hope to hear
of his recovery soon.
Erwin Ashley arrived Saturday from
Westbourne, Canada, for home visit.
Miss Sina Grinde of Oneida, S. d.,
also Clarence, of Mason City, have
been spending few days at the home
of their parents Mr.. and Mrs. l. S.
Grinde.
Alice Fairbank of Cresco visited her
sister Clara the first of the week.
Lew Smith of Davis Corners visited
at the C. A. Wells home from Friday
until Sunday.
w. A. Stockman was called to Aus
tin Friday by the illness of ia brother
in-law.
Job barrow and family of Cresco,
accompanied by relatives of Canada.
spent Friday of last week at the Rich
ards home.
Sorry to note that Mrs. f. E. Eddy
has been somewhat indisposed of late.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-05
ORLEANS.

Mrs. Elmer Stuart left for her home
at Red River Falls Saturday noon after
few days visit with her parents Mr..
and Mrs. j. V. Ahern.
Willie and Walter Norton spent one
evening last week at D. Farrell's on
: their way from Bonair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Book called at the Bert
Perry home ore evening last week.
Florence Gilmore visited at the
Frank Walton home last Thursday.
Among those who attended the 30th
wedding anniversary at the Ed. Pollitt
home Thursday, Dec. % h, from this
vicinity were Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Schaefer, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Walton,
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Kyle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Gardner, Frank Farrell,
Will Kunes and Joe Walton.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cunningham, Jr,
visited at the NJ. gilbert home Tues
day and Wednesday.
j. V. Ahern was called to Minneap-
oils Sunday morning to attend the fu-
neral of his brother Ed. Ahern who
died that morning.
About forty friends of Miss Aletha
Ahern surprised her on her sixteenth
birthday Friday evening and presented
her with ring and some money. The
evening was spent in dancing, and a
midnight supper was served, and all
report fine time.
MIR. Burr started out the New Year
right by butchering beef. every
little bit helps.