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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
NJ MARRIED .
WARE-MITCHELL

Lloyd Ware and Miss Minnie Mitchell,
both of Grafton, arrived in Belington on
the IL 100 a. m. train last Sunday, Nov.
II, and Immediately headed for the resi-
dence of E. Ware, West Side, where they
were properly joined together in the
holy bonds of matrimony. The groom il
brakeman on the B. & o. from Grafton
to Parkersburg. The BRIDES home was
at Arden, this county, but has been max.
ing her home in Grafton for some time.
The happy couple will make their future
home in Grafton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
The puckino stool In Enol.nd.

The Ducking Stool In England.
The latest recorded use of the duck
ing stool In England 1.-THE designations
cucking and ducking were, of course,
synonymous In the days of Queen Eliz-
abeth) was in 1909 1t was at Leomin-
ster, when woman named Jenny
Pipes, alias Jane Corran, was paraded
through the town on the ducking stool
and ducked In the water near Kenwa-
ter bridge by order Of the magistrates.
In 1917 another woman. called Sarah
Leake, was wheeled round the place
In the same chair, but not ducked, az,
fortunately for her, the water was too
low. The instrument of punishment In
question has not been used since then.
London Notes and Queries
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
AnueIo's Verdict.

Once a painter notorious for plagia-
risms executed historical picture In
which every figure of Importance was
copied from some other artist, SO that
very little remained to himself. It
was shown to Michael Angelo by a
friend, who begged his opinion Of It.
"'fxcellently DONE" said Angelo, "only
at the day Of Judgment. when all bodies
win resume their own limbs again,
do not know what viii become of that
historical painting, for there will be
nothing left of it"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
Ladies. Aid Society Meets.

The Ladies' Aid Of the M. E. Church
met in regular session on Thursday, Nov.
14th, at the home of Mrs. s. Lee Brooks
on Brown Ave. There we're seventeen Of
the members present and much business
transacted, after which beautiful lunch
con was served which was enjoyed by all
present
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
Luminous Seas.

The sea is often luminous on summer
nights because the phosphoric acid
contained In decaying jellyfsh, being
deprived Of oxygen, is converted into
phosphorus. This unites with the oxy-
gen Of the air and becomes luminous.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
SOCIETY NOTES.
A Pleasant Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Rohrbough enter
tanned Saturday evening. The evening
was much enjoyed by those present. De-
licious refreshments were served by Mrs.
Rohrbough, assisted by Mr.. Rohrbough.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1912-11-21
. Wanted.

81 Hickory Flitched Lumber-lengths
in multiples Of three et-large or small
quantities. See L. l.. BENNETT.
Belington. w. Va.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Disease Of Honey Bees.

The United States Department of
Agriculture calls attention to the fact
that American foul brood has been
found to exist in Shiawassee county
The department has no means of know
ing how long the disease has existed in
the region, but desires to notify bee
keepers of the trouble and to suggest
that, if not already informed concern
ing the disease, they inform themselves
at once. Very frequently colonies of
bees are destroyed by disease and the
loss is attributed by the bee keeper to
some other cause. Farmers Bulletin
No 44s, The Treatment of Bee Dis
cases." gives description Of the brood
diseases and methods of treatment. It
will be sent free on request to the
Secretary of Agriculture, Washington,
d. G.
Attention is also called to the fact
that the brood diseases do not at all in
jure honey for human consumption, 80
that there need be no fear on the part
of purchasers of honey.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
William Schroeder Dead

William Schroeder, aged Sd years,
died at o'clock Wednesday after
noon at his home, southwest of, Car.
land, after long illness with chronic
bronchitis. The funeral will be held
Saturday morning at 10:3O O'Clock
at the home, Rev. Mr.. Hescott on
Burton, officiating. Interment in the
Middlebury cemetery. tsh
Deceased was a member of the
Lutheran church. He had lived near
Garland for the. past 40 years. For
30 years he has been a patient snT-
ferer, having been afflicted with
bronchitis during all of that time.
He had never married.
Surviving are his father and the
following brothers and sisters: Miss
Eta Schroeder, of near Garland.
Mrs. j. Lotridge, Mrs. B. Hathaway,
Mrs. j. Cook of Burton; Mrs. Asa
Curtis, Mrs. Bert Darling, Owossos
and Henry Schroeder of Spokane.
Wash.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09

On the hearing of the Auditor Gen.
erals petition, Monday. for an order
for sale of lands delinquent for taxes of
1909 and prior years in Shiawassee
county by the county treasurer in May,
1912, before Judge Miner, objections
will be made by w NJ Fitzpatrick and
r. P. Bigelow to the special tax for
pavement in front of their houses on
Oliver street west, the reasons given
being that the council did not provide
in it's 1908 budget for the building of
pavement, that the petition was not
signed by a majority Of the property
owners, and that the council did not
follow recommendation of the board
of public works in letting the contract.
A fight to the highest court will be
made by the city, if necessary, to col
lect these taxes. Practically every
property owner has paid three of the
five instalments and as the pavement
is an excellent one and put in at small
cost. the city officers see no justice in
allowing any to escape paying their
proportion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
EvangeIistic Meetings

The Church of Christ will conduct
a series of evangelistic meetings be-
ginning Feb. 18th. Pastor G. r.
Wolford will do the preaching. Miss
Keener of Shelby, o., will have
charge of the music. Miss keener is
well prepared for her work, having d
good voice and having completed
courses, in both vocal & ana instru-
mental music in several musical in
stitutions Of high standing.
The sermons will be clear and dis
tinct on essential Christianity, and
the actual conditions of salvation.
Special music will be furnished at
every service.
Between Sundays the services will
begin at 1880 p. m. The church is
at the corner OF Oliver and Hickory
streets. Every person will be wei
come.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Death of Frank Wicxins

Mr. and Mrs Abram Wicking. Dewey
street, received dispatch Thursday
morning announcing the death of their
son, Frank, in a hospital at Detroit
after short sickness with pneumonia.
Mr.. Wicking was employed as trav-
cling salesman for the Parker. Webb
Co. of Detroit His age was 4S years.
The remains will be brought to this city
this afternoon and the funeral will be
held from the home of his parents.
Mr.. Wicking was resident of this
city until few years ago when he went
to Detroit to reside. For a long time
he was in the employ of Osburn g. Sons,
and later with Roth & Sullivan AL.
ways companionable, he had many
friends, who are grieyed to learn of his
death and who unite in extending sym
pathy to his aged parents The deceas
ed is survived by one brother, George
of New York City, four sisters, Mrs.
Clarence Haight of Lansing, Mrs. w
M. Champion and Mrs William Howell
Of this city, Mrs. Albert Wager of
Lowell.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Obituary..

Mrs. Siley Hibbard, brief mention of
whose death was made last week, was
born in Orleans county, N. Y. Feb Is,
1888, was married to Cornelius Hibbard
on September A, 1850. In 1868 Mr.. and
Mrs. Hibbard removed to LAGRANGE
county, Indiana, remaining but a short
time when they came TO this county
and settled on what is now known as
Mound Spring farm in Bennington
township, living on the farm until 1886,
when they moved to Corunna, where
they resided for seven years For the
past nineteen years Mrs. Hibbard had
lived at Bennington station, a fine
home having been erected there when
they left Corunna. Mr.. Hibbard died
in 1893 Mrs. Hibbard had been in
poor health for several years, yet she
was able to be around the house and
direct it's affairs until thirteen weeks
ago when she had fall iniuring one
hip so that she had since been confined
to the bed. From the date Of her in
jury Mrs. Hibbard seemed to lose
courage and seemingly longed for the
end which came peacefully at 11:30 p
IN. Feb. 1st. The deceased is survived
by one son, j. w. Hibbard, her grand.
son, E mer Hibbard, great grand
child and sister residing in Kansas,
the latter being older than Mrs. Hib-
bard.
Mrs Hibbard found her greatest en-.
joyment in her home and with the
wide circle of friends who for many
years were accustomed to visiting the
Hibbard homestead; her hospitality
was 30 genuine that it was never for.
gotten by those who were once her
guest. Early in life she became a
church member and she was ever true
to her profession. While her friends
realize that her sufferings are over and
that she is with the loved ones in bet
ter world, still her going is source of
sincere sorrow.
Funeral services were held at the
home Monday afternoon. Rev. G. H..
Hanks officiating, with the interment
In Oakhill.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
superintendent Chosen. A

A Kutsche of Mt Clemens, Mas Sc
lected by unanimous vote at the
meeting of the Board of Public Works,
Wednesday evening, as superintendent
to succeed the late Chas H. Cossitt
Many applications for the place had
been received, the final choice being
between the gentleman named and w.
Q. Nusser of Findlay, Ohio, Mr..
Kutsche being selected because of the
fact that he had the better technical
training Mr.. Kutsche is a graduate
of the engineering department of the
University of Michigan, through which
he worked his way, and is highly
recommended by Dean Cooley. Since
graduating with the class of 1909 he
has been. employed by the General
Electric Co. of Schenectady. N Y, in
nearly all its departments thus afford
ing him most excellent opportunity
to develope all lines which will be of
practical benefit in his new position.
Without exception those who met him
while he was in the city Saturday were
impressed with his appearance and the
belief Is that the Board has made good
selection. He will enter on his duties
March lat.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Mr.. Taft said that it made him impa

Mr.. Taft said that 1t made him impa
tient to hear people talk about the way
his administration had enforced tn
antitrust law
1--WE have some lawyers who under.
stood that enforcement of the law
meant its enforcement in the courts,
and not in the newspapers, and we en-
forced it ! don't claim any particular
credit for its enforcement Now we're
met with the proposition that we've
forfeited the support of business be.
cause we have enforced the law. That
is enough to make one impatient. Those
men who thought its enforcement
would interfere with business have
been seeing ghosts
WILL HAVE NO HEAVEN ON EARTH
II would say to you that our record,
at Washington is good and we are en-
titled to the next four years of ad-
ministration. Why not go before the
electorate and ask for vote of con
fidenceH We do not promise to give
entry to the millennium. We will not
make every man rich or every man
poor who may have gained his wealth
dishonesty. We will not revolutionize
the constitution and have heaven on
earth, because l don't believe any man
who says he can do such thing.
"But we are progressing step by step,
we are improving by reasonable meth.
DDS and by statutes and laws directed
at evils, and we cannot work by
legerdemain and change human nature
over night Reforms are not made by
hand, but by bringing effort to bear to
improve the individual We cannot
make over a people by mere machinery
I'VE are progressive in the sense
that we are making progress all the
time. but we are not progressive. il it
means the overturning of the constitu.
tion and all the guarantees of life,
liberty and property and all the checks
on the momentary passion of the peo-
ple."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Hotel Downey. Lansing. Ruined by
Fire.

Just after six o'clock Tuesday even
ing fire was discovered on the sixth floor
of the Hotel Downey, Lansing, in the
elevator shaft and thirteen hours later
when the firemen were through throw
ing water the building was practically
in ruins. The fifth and sixth stories
were completely destroyed save the
outside walls, while the four other
floors were damaged here and there by
the fire and every ything was soaked with
water. Practically all the rooms in the
house. were occupied and many of the
guests lost articles which had been left
In the rooms. The total loss is placed
ct $l50,000. with $l25 600 insurance.
To save adjoining property the Jackson
fire department was called on for help
The Downey was one of the best hotels
In the interior Of the state and was IA.
NOUS as q gathering place for politi.
clans during the sessions of the legisla-
ture and at other times for almost q
half century past The loss is serious
one for Lansing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Labor Inspector Causes Arrests.

Miss Luella M. Burton, deputy fac
tory and labor inspector, applied for
warrants, Wednesday, for G. P. Bent
ley, superintendent Of the Owosso Mfg
Co. plant, charging employment of two
boys under 1s years of age more than
54 hours in a week, of J. F. Hartle Ex-
change street merchant, for employing
girls more than ten hours in day, and
of John Hughes of the Hughes & Son
laundry for not having proper toilet
and wash rooms for women employees.
Later complaint was made against
F. B Woodland and all paid fines of $40
each.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
a SPLENDID TALK AND GENER-
GUS GIFT

w. K Prudden Opposes Excess
Tax Pian-exprosses Sympathy in
a Substantial Manner.
The meeting OF the Congregational
Brotherhood on Monday evening will
not soon be forgotten by any of the
eighty men who were present. The
address Of the evening was made by w.
X. Prudden, one of the leading manu-
facturers Of Lansing, who presented
his views in opposition to the plan of
the state commission which recently
presented it's report to the governor
favoring what is known as the corpora.
tion excess tax. and which was discuss
ed by Hon. P. II. Kelley of the COM
mission at q meeting of the Brother
hood some weeks ago. Mr.. Prudden
had little trouble in convincing his
hearers that there are real objections
to the proposed plan and that it would
work an injustice to the manufactur-
ing interests of the state, being practi,.
cally an income tax. Turning from
the subject Of taxation the speaker in
a most interesting way touched upon
the relation of employer and employee.
calling attention to the change of at
titude during the past twenty FIVE years
of the former toward his men and the
appreciation shown in many ways by
the latter, relating some of his own ex-
periences along this line to prove the
10y atty of his employees He referred
to the necessity Of unity Of action in
city affairs, to the part that civic pride
had in building MP q city. to the recent
nisforthnes which had befallen Owos-
30. stating that the eyes Of all Michigan
were turned upon Owosso and that the
wish was universal that the city mi hit
overcome its disaster and again get up.
on the upward plane. Expressing his
own sympathy and stating that he
wished to do something to assist in
promoting the welfare of the city. Mr..
Prudden presented to the President of
the Brotherhood, Leon F. Miner, his
check for $500 payable 10 the order of
A. M. Bentley to be used in promoting
the industrial interests Of Owosso
This statement was greeted by an out.
burst of applause which certainly must
have shown Mr. Prudden that his
generous act wa, thoroughly app eciat-
ed by those present, aud at the close Of
the meeting nearly all presented press
ed forward to express personally their
thanks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
County Local Option Rally,

The Shiawassee Welfare Association
organized for the purpose of securing
and maintaining in force the state local
option law in this county, will have q
rally and dinner Tuesday, Feb 81, at
the First M. e. church Of this city
The churches, oranges, farmers club.
Cleaners ORDERS w. G. t.. u, and
other kindred societies of tho county
are expected to be represented by from
two to four delegates. There will be
present in addition to the above num-
Der Of men from about the county who
are interested in the movement, and
are actively engaged in retaining. the
law In force In Shiswassee county.
The association will meet at the
church at eleven o'clock m. and at
11:30 dinner will be served, after
which short addresses will be made
by representatives from over the county.
The work of organization in the county
is rapidly going forward, many of the
townships and wards already having
their organizations, and the secretary,
q. N. Smith, Is proceeding with this
work at the rate of nearly a township
day. The reports that come in from
over the county are most encouraging,
and there is no question but that great
interest will be manifested in this rally.
The officers of the county organiza
tion are: President, d. M. Christian,
vice president, A. M. Hume; secretary,
Fl. N. Smith; treasurer, F. N. Conn
Rev. George Laughton is chairman for
Owosso city and organizations have
been effected in each of the wards, and
large number of men are at work.
Persons who have not allied themselves
with the movement, but are interested
in and desirous of uniting in this work,
are urged to make the same known to
one of the above named officers.
A committee on publicity having
charge Of that department of the work,
work, will make public to citizens the
facts as they now exist, and reasons
why the liquor power should be further
restrained. The cooperation of every
good citizen is hoped for in this work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Zack Chandler Republican Club.

The annual banquet Of the Inghsm
County Zack Chandler Republican club
is to be held at Lansing ON Tuesday
evening next and promises to be the
same great success as the former simi-
lar gatherings. The list of speakers
will include Secretary of the Treasury
Franklin McVeaeh, who has for hix
subject. What is Progressive" Com
ing as a member of President, Tstts
cabinet, Secretary Mcveagh is expected
to outline the policies of the admins
tration and shatter the arguments pre-.
sented by the so called progressive wing
of the Republican party as to why the
present chief executive should not be
returned to the White House for Sec
ond term.
DIR. John Wesley Hill of New York,
speaker of national reputation, and q
close personal friend of Col. Theodore
Roosevelt, is also one of the speakers
but his topic has not been announced.
1t is thought that he will echo some OF
the sentiments expressed by the ex-,
president during his administration.
Gov. Osborn and Secretary of Stats
Martindale are the other gentlemes
who will respond to toasts and it is ex-
pected that Senator Townsend and
Congressman s. w. Smith will be
present.
This array of speakers assures an in.
tellectual feast well worth going miles
to hear. 1t is hoped number Of shia-
wassee county people will be present at
the banquet and II q sufficient numbee
go arrangements will be made to hold
the last car on the electric line to this
city, until the close of the banquet;
Parties wishing tickets can phone thk
Office or w. A. Rosenkrans of Corunns.
About forty tickets had been sold 10
residents of this county up to Thurs,
day noon, Perry citizens taking hsK
that number, Corunna, Morrice and
Owosso will also be well represented
MIR. and Mrs. William willoughbS
entertained as guests Sunday Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Wilson of Owosso Mr.
and Mrs E.. Alexander of Owosso are
here visiting their daughter, Mrs. 8. A.
Gibson. They expect to spend the rest
of the winter here Ithaca Herald.
The Laingsburg post Office has beer
designated as postal savings bank.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Memorial to 2. z. Weloh.

Prompted by letter. written by Geo.
8. Field Of Detroit, which was accom-
panied by check for $500, the Co.
runna Journal will receive subscrip-
tions for memorial to be erected to
commemorate the good deeds Of the
late Frank E. Welch. Mr.. Field, a
former Cornnna. boy. pays splendid
tribute to Mr.. Welch in the letter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
County Farmers Institute.

A complete program of the county
farmers institute to be held in ithe
Methodist church in Corunns. on Tues
day and Wednesday, Feb. 20 and 81,
will be published in next weeks issue.
1t will be the best program ever offered
at an institute in this county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09
Death of Frede TX Baese.

Bennington township lost one of It's
sturdy citizens and a pioneer resident
by the death of Frederick Baese Mr..
Baese was born in Germsny. came to
this country when young man and
for forty five years has resided in Ben
nington township. His age was "a
years. He is survived by his wife and
eight children. Herman, residing in
Nebraska; Frank, of Bennington;
Charles, residing in Washington; Fred,
residing in California; William Of Fair.
field; Mrs. Jennie Trask of Benton Har.
Dor; Mrs. Chas Green of Bennington;
Mrs. N. @. Hutchings residing in Wash.
ington. Mr. Baese was member of
the M. E. church. man of strong con-
victions, reliable, honorable and
straightforward in every wsv. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. @. ID.
Young of Perry from the home.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09

Mrs. q. w. Ssckrider, Oliver street
west, suffered q stroke of paralysis
Wednesday noon which affected her
left side Her condition has since been
very serious, although thought to be q
little improved this morning.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09

City Attornev Collins of Corunna,
states that the case against the Owosso
& Corunns Ry. Go. to compel recon-
struction Of its lines to run to the Ann
Arbor Ry. and for better service will
not be pressed at this term of the cir
cult court as the officers of the road
state that within 30 days definite action
will be taken regarding the future Of
the liLe.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-02-09

Express Companies' New Quarters.
The American and National Compan-
panies have leased the north store Of
the new Stafford building on South
Washington street and will occupy 1t
March 1. The present quarters will be
occupied by the T. NJ. Kirby Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-03-22
VAN LEAR.

Frank Stewart was calling on
Miss Nora Berry sunday evening
W. NJ. Sparks is suffering from a
severe attack of bronchial trouble
Miss Bessie Hereford spent sun
day evening with Miss Effie Morri-
son.
our Sunday school is progressing
nicely at this place.
Mr.. and Mrs c. c. Morrison are
visiting their daughter, Mrs VIM
Mcknight, in Ashland this week
sheriey Hereford is working At
the pool room.
Hattie and Gaylord Morrison gave
birthday party this week, They
had a delightful time playing the
little games suitable to their age
S and 3. Among those present
we're Master Eugene Morrison aud
Raymond Morrison the bright little
sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. 5. $, MorrisoH
ana Miss Sadie Morrison
Mile Steele and Anna Hereford
went to Paintsville shopping Mon
day
Little Hattie Morrison is quite
sick.
Chas Smith is conyalescent ate
a weeks suffering with tonsilits
Frank Stewart Miss Nora Berr!
irwin Milan and Miss Effie Bellom'
attended church here Sunday night
Mrs. Annie Hereford was CALM
on Mrs. Sadie Morrison Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. Edward Morrison made tri
to Ashland Sunday.
HONEY SUCKLE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-03-22

Revenge is the only debt which Y
S wrong to pay.