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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Chapin.

Alva Leavitt and family of Garland,
were Sunday guests at the home of Ed
Williams--Miss Lena Sawyer enter
tanned her Sunday school class at the
home Of Cleo Buckley, Friday evening.
The young folks reported q jolly time
Smith Nethaway and wife spent
Sunday in Ovid, the guests of the lat
ter's sister-Mr and Mrs John Waters
were Owosso visitors, Friday-The
Embroidery club was entertained at the
home of Mrs Gertie Hall, Thursday
afternoon-Miss Fern Evans of Ari-
zona. is visiting relatives and friends in
this vicinity-H X Gibson and wife
were Elsie callers, Thursday-Mrs A
Gilbert, Eta Waters and Myrtle Saw.
yer made business trip to Owosso,
Saturday q G Peters, Mrs Ernie
Hall and Mrs Gilbert Sawyer attended
the w CT u convention at Saginaw,
this week.-Mrs. q s Bell entertained
her mother from Elsie. Wednesday,
Mrs Hattie Pierce Is the guest of Mrs
Fred Williams near Mrs Julia
Sawyer of Owosso, is calling on old
friends this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Annual Tax Sales Held.

The annual tax sales were held in the
treaeurer's Office Tuesday. when al
property which was delinquent, and
which had not been redeemed, was
knocked down to those who had put in
bids for it, each paying the exact
amount of the taxes. The buyers were
as follows: Warren Pierpont of Owos
so 81 descriptions; G. E. Jones of Nor
rice, I; Oscar Olsen, by F. h. Gould OF
Owosso, 1; Elizabeth Wright Owosso, 1
L. N. Sheardy, Corunna. 1; G. E. Ben
oy, Owosso, 8; q. T. Reynolds, Co
runna, one; A. E. Hartshorn. Owosso
Il; Norman F. Cute of Owosso, 8; Har
ris Russell. / A. B. Pulver, Owosso, 1
r. j. Northway. Durand, 9.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Tariff Bill Passes House.

The Underwood tariff bill, proclaim
ed by the Democrats as being the low
est tariff bill ever written, passed the
house of representatives Thursday after
noon by a vote Of 2St to 139. Five
Democrats, four southerners-who were
opposed to the wiping out of the sugar
industry and one from New York. voted
against the bill. while two WISCONSIN
Republicans voted for it. The Progress
sive vote was divided IA to against the
bill The fight is now transferred to the
senate where the contest promises to be
prolonged and bitter.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Death of Mrs. Burton Bons or.

Mrs. Henrietta Collins Bonsor, aged
43 years, died Monday at her home on
North Hickory street, after an illness
of two weeks of pneumonia. She was
born in Batavia, N. Y, and came tc
Michigan twenty years ago being mar.
ried to Burton Bonsor sixteen years
ago. Deceased is survived by her hus
band and five children, the oldest Hilds,
thirteen, and Eugene babe of two
years, and Lewis, Hestor and Virginia
two sisters and four brothers
Funeral services were held Tuesday
Rev. Young of Perry, officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
SlxTY-oNE YEARS TOGETHER.
Wedding Anniversary Happily OBJ
served-Four Generations Repre-
Il sented.

SenIeO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin w. Washburn,
living just south of the city, were mar
ried at Whitehall, New York, sixty. one
years ago on Sunday last and the ami
versary Of such an uncommon event
was observed by family reunion at
their home. Those present were their
sons Alderman w. E. and o. J. Wash
burn of Owosso, and their wives, their
daughter. Mrs. Eva J. Raymond of
Ovid, their granddaughter, Mrs. Lulu
Sawtells of Middlebury township, and
her son and daughter, making four
generations. Mr.. and Mrs Whshburn
moved from New York to Addison
county, Vermont, and thence to Michi-
gan forty. three years ago last July.
Coming to this county, they settled III
Fairfield township, clearing farm
from the wilderness and making their
home there until few years ago. when
because of age they desired to give up
the activities of farm life. they moved
to small place in Caledonia township
on Oliver street east. and few months
ago to their present eight acre site
where Mr.. Washburn continues to find
enjoyment in the work of grrdening,
etc. Mr.. Washbnrn was for years ac-
tive in the political affairs of the coun-
ty, representing Fairfield township on
the board of supervisors a number of
terms besides holding other positions
there and in Caledonia township. His
interest now is as great as ever in pub
lie affairs but his years and health pre-.
vent him taking the part he would like
to. Mr. Washburn is "a years of age
and his wife 81. We join with other
friends in congratulating this aged and
happy couple and extending the wish
that both may live to celebrate other
anniversaries of their life together.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Elected Officers of League.

The members OF the Epworth
league Of Asbury M. E. churcn met
at the church Wednesday evening
for the annual meeting. Officers
were elected as follows:
President-Miss Ada Hodge.
1st Vice Pres.-Miss Nellie Alyea.
I'd Vice Pres.-lMrs. l.. Elwell.
Sd Vice Pres.-Miss Grace Fritz.
4th Vice Pres.-Miss Neva Lewis.
Secretary-Miss Orrel Elwell.
Treasurer-Foss Cooper.
Organist-Miss Kate Foess.
Chorister-Bert Elwell.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Keep to the Right.

Chief of Police Patterson is making a
special effort to compel automobile
drivers to keep to the right, stop on the
right side of the street the way the
machine faces, and run at the speed
required by law. Better be careful
than sorry.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Infant Daughter OF J. E. Aitken D'e'

Infant Daughter OF j. E. Aitken Dies
Ruth, the 14-months' old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Aitken, Water street
died Saturday morning after short
illness.
A simple service was held at the
home Saturday evening at z o'clock.
Rev. G. H. Hanks officiating. The re-
mains were taken to Port Dover, Can
ada, Mr.. Aiken's former home Sun
day for interment.
Surviving are the parents, two sis
ters, Rowena Gertrude and Anna Max
inc, and one brother, Hilton Porritt.
The child that died was christened
Friday night by Rev. G. H. Hanks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Baby Left on Porch.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. E. Castree were
surprised Sunday evening by finding q
basket containing four.weeks old
baby on their front porch at their home
on N. Howell street. A note pinned to
the pretty clothing instructed them to
take the baby to the priest After
caring for the baby over night the child
was turned over to FIR. p. j. Slane who
will find home for it. No clue has
been found to the parents.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Horse Dies From Injuries Received
in Runaway

A fine horse belonging to George
Marshall, N. Chipman street, was shot
Yesterday at the Sutterby feed barn
after it was decided that injuries re-
ceived in a runaway in the ? morning
would prove fatal. The team ran from
the Transfer Co. barn west on Exchange
street until they ran into DIR. G. l..
Cramer's automobile. ipjuring one of
the horses and damaging both the
Cramer and Niles Virgins automobiles
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
M others Day.

Governor Ferris has designated May
Is as Mothers Day and it will be fit
tingly observed by some of the churches
of the city. At the Baptist church
white carnations will be given to
mothers and sermon devoted to
mothers will be preached.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Notice to Taxpayers.
Owosso, Mich May 5, 1918.

To All Concerned
The Board Of Equalization and Re-
view of the City of Owosso, Michigan,
will meet at the City Clerks Office on
Monday, May 10Th, 1918. at nine o'clock
in the forenoon and continue in session
at least four days successively, to re
view the assessment rolls. Any person
desiring to do so may examine his
assessment on said roll and show cause,
if any, why the valuation should be
changed.
A. II. DUMOND,
Citv llerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
More and Better Service on the
NJ. u. T. Line.


Important changes in schedule
which include the addition of one Car
each way and the Inauguration of
through service to Jackson from Owosso
are announced by the Michigan United
Traction Company to be effective Sun
|day, May IL.
Under the new schedule all cars from
Owosso, with the exception of the last
two at night, will run through to Jack
son without change, via Lansing. Re.
turning, all limited cars out of Jackson
will run through to Owosso, via Lam
sing, making local stops between Lam
sing and Owosso. This will mean
greatly improved service for Owosso
and will make it possible to enjoy a
through electric trip between this city
and any point on the Lansing. Jackson
division.
|. After May II south bound cars will
leave Owosso as follows: 600 q. M,
500 a. IN. 1000 a. m. 1900 noon, 200
p. m. 400 p. m. 600 p. m. 500 p. m,
915 p. In. and loo p. m.
North bound cars will arrive in
Owosso as follows: 7:25 a. m, 9:35 q.
m, 1875 m, 1876 p. m, 1886 p. m,
1885 p, m, S:48 p. M, 10:45 p. m.
and 1915 q. m. All cars will con
tinue. to west side arriving there five
minutes later, and leaving for the
south bound trip five minutes earlier
than the scheduled Owosso time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09
Kent County Farmers to Raise
Alfalfa.


Kent county was toured last week by
large party of alfalfa enthusiasts un-
der the leadership of J. 81. Skinner, the
government agricultural expert for
that county, with Prof P. q. Holden
as the leading speaker. During the ak
days and evenings meeting were held
at many points in the county, frequent
ly at four corners where farmers had
gathered anxious to hear the gospel OF
alfalfa growing. As a result of the
trip 400 farmers have pledged to SOW at
least ten acres of alfalfa during the
year. This week Prof. Holden is in
Allegan county assisting County Agent
G B. Cook in a series of meetings along
the same line.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09

Carlos n. Hanks, Jr., wins $25 as q
prize offered by the Detroit Free\ Press
in an essay contest on the story Of the
Life OF George Washington written by
Woodrow Wilson. There were large
number of contestants, all school child.
rem, of Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09

DR.. B. 8. Sutherland is removing his
dental Office to rooms over the State
Savings bank, formerly occupied by
DR.. Sheppard.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09

The cases of China against the M. u.
T. Co. were put over the term Wednes.
day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-05-09

Recommend Re-paving With Brick.
The Board Of Public Works has
recommended to the common council
that Washington street be re'paved
with brick from Mason street to the
south line of Main street at an estimat-
ed cost of $5,7l3 "a.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Had Lung Trouble
and Expected to Die

With the civilized world anxiousiy eeeA
ing a specific for Lung Trouble. tns nu.L
her OF recoveries brought ABOUT tnEoue S
the use Of Eckman's Alternative, 2 me9.
icine for Throat and Lung irouuess. .s
attractine universal attention. For f1teen
years Eckman's Alternative mas Deen use..
and the reports OF recover1eS IN mAny
supposed hopeless cases Indicate snat LIE
medicine Is doing a vast amount Oh eooA'
Read this M ".
ssGentlemen:-I was taken SICK N NV
ernher 1903 with a very bad cold anu
div spells The doctor then pronounceo
my case as Malaria Fever. grew sseau
ilv worse. Had two coneuitauons leu
over me- and the verdict was tnat tne
fever had affected my lungs ana tnaH my
case was hopeless; only gave me two
months to live. MY physician hao tri ~,
most all kinds Of treatment ana none oiu ~
me any good. 80 he asked my nusDano =
he objected to him trying proprietaIy
medicine. So began on your Ai 3ona nv.
I was in bed from November ~, 1S0, un1
~ February Is 1909, and was tnouent
diving several times. Today am heaitn-
Ter and stronger than ever
(SfGned) MRS. H. X. BRILEx.
(Above abbreviated: more on FeQuesO:
Tcckman's Alternative has been proven ~
many years test to be most e 1,c
for severe Throat and Lung Anections,
Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, otuDCO.n
Colds and in upbuilding the system. con
tains no narcotics, poisons or n1Dt-ACran.
Ing drugs. Sold by leading oruESsts'
Write the Eckman Laboratory, Phiiadet-
mia pa for booklet telling OF recovefles
and additional ev1dence.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
ALL FAVOR TENER.
National League Managers WIN Try
to Regain Standing.

Naw York. Nov. tilt has come
to be accepted among local Daseu.a.
writer's as foregone conclusion tn1t
the proposed election OF GOV: 1onh n
Tener Of Pennsylvania to the presi-
dency Of the National league Wall &c
through without a hitch. It 10 saao
to be now practically certain that tne
eight club owners of the league arc
united in favor Of the proposed sue
cessor to T. J. Lynch. Governor Ten
er's term Of office as governor does
not expire until jan 1. 1915. 20 II
he Ia elected to the league presidency
next month he will serve only In the
capacity Of an honorary prenoent
until his gubernat0rial service =
ended, the league affairs meanwhile
being left in charge OF SECRETARY
John A. Heydler.
The rise Of opposition to tho cleo
ton of President Lynch IL still .
matter Of some surprise. No speclnc
charge has ever been made against
him. though 1t IL well known he has
antagonixed many OF the club owners
by the flrm stand he has taken IN
many disputes, particularly with re-
gard to the unfolding OF umptfeA.
Some observers assert that ono OF the
reasons that the National league has
In mind q man Of Governor Tener'a
prominence is . hope Of restoring the
older leagues prestige. 1T IL point
ed out that this prestige has been
threatened II not actually affected by
the success of the American league in
winning the worlds championship
regularly for the last four years"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
BIG Time At HAYS.
Institute of Western Normal Convenes
There December 1.

The Farmers and Housekeepers' in
stitute of the Western Normal school
will meet in Hays December 1. The
institute will last three weeks, the
main object being to promote better
living among the residents of western
Kansas.
The opening day Of the congress.
Monday, December /, will be the day
of two addresses, one by Governor
Hodges and the other by Henry J..
Waters, president of the Kansas State
will be held by the Western Normal,
the faculty OF which school and fif-
teen of the K. S. A. c. instructors be-
ing in charge. The institute will have
the following features: Dairying,
home economics, farm machinery,
live stock judging, blacksmithing and
farm mechanics generally. 1t is be-
lieved that the conditions In that part
Of the state will be bettered by the
institute.
All Of the X. s. A. C. exhibits at the
Chicago live stock show will be ship
ped to Hays for the three weeks. The
object of this is to teach the school
children OF western Kansas how to
help solve the problems Of the short
grass country. The school will furnish
tents on the campus and meals will
be served at the school dining hall,
the only one in Kansas. The Golden
Belt Poultry association will send
their exhibition to the institute to be
The institute is in charge of William
A. Lewis, principal of the school. J.
H. Beach, head Of the correspondence
work for the institute, Is in Topeka
today submitting a Kansas history to
the state textbook commission.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
ANOTHER BIG LEAGUE.
George Tebeau Starts Organization to
Fight Federals.

Chicago, Nov. Reformation Of a
fourth big league" to aid in a re-
ported fight on organized baseball
against the Federal league and its in
vasion Of protected territory is under
way. according to a story printed
here. The new circuit has the back
ing Of organized ball. says the story,
and is to have teams in Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, Columbus, Indianapolis,
Detroit, Cleveland. Milwaukee and
Chicago. 1t will have q schedule not
conflicting with American or National
leagues or American association but
will not be SO careful about staging
attractions rivaling the Federars
games. George Tebeau Of the Kan
sas City Association club is named as
the one who has planned the new cir
cult.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
Apaches Lead the Sioux.

Up to noon today the Apaches were
ahead of the Sioux in the Indian
membership contest that IL being
waged by the Central 7. NJ. C. A.
The Sioux were In the lead Tuesday
evening, but the Apaches forged
ahead the next day and have retained
q slight lead since that time. The
night.
Today the members Of the board Of
directors are ION the job" and this il
expected to be the banner day for
the campaign which has been but
fairly successful. Doubtless q large
number Of workers will congregate at
the Central building before ten
o'clock to await tho announcement Of
the final result of the campaign.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
WAS A BOLD THIEF.
He Stole Prestolfte Tank From Auto
Under Bright Lights.

It is not q safe plan to leave auto
mobiles standing in front Of theaters.
according to reports from many auto
owners in Topeka There have been
several cases reported to the police
about parts Of cars stolen in front of
theaters, in the business section of
the city. Owners believe that it is the
poor police protection afforded by the
small force now on duty at night.
r.. d. Montgomery, superintendent Of
time service for the Santa Fee, left his
auto standing in the bright lights in
front Of the Majestic theater Wednes-
day night while he attended the Nov
city theater. There were four or five
cars in front Of the former theater at
the same time, for the street front at
the Novelty was crowded with autos.
Prestolite gas tank had been stolen
These tanks are necessary for lighting
purposes and are expensive. He re-
ported the matter to the police, but
has not been able to recover the tank.
Other instances of tanks stolen in
front Of theaters have been recorded.
A large car in front of a local theater
had its electric lighting system de-
stroyed. 1t Is the opinion of the To-
peka automobile owners that the po-
lice force should be large enough to
prevent cases like this happening in
the heart of the city. 1t Is not the
fault of the Individual policeman. He
has beats to cover that would be I'M
heard Of in a larger city. With the
present small force, one lone policeman
has a big territory to protect and
and others. there have been the nu-
merous holdups, petty burglaries and
boldly carrying off of gas tanks in q
lighted street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
TO COLLECT SALARY.
Professor Dyche Has Appealed r
Supreme Court.

Suit to collect his salary n an i'm
structor in Kansas University a. well
az his salary ~ state fish and game
warden. has been filed In the supreme
court by Professor l. L. Dyche. who
asks for a writ Of mandamus against
State Auditor W. E Davis to compel
the payment Of warrants on the Kan
sas university funds.
Dyche has been fish and game war
den at 5000 q year and an instructor
In Kansas university at 5000 a year.
Az the state law didn't allow the coll
lection Of more than one pay check. he
drew his salary for the latest Job. IN
structor In K u, although virtually al
Of his time was devoted to the nsn
ana game business. Then the educA-
tional administration board was Gre
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-21
SNIP SH0Ty
Your money back II you are not sat
isfied with BANQUET Elour.-AdY.
At HOME NEWS.

Your money back II you are not sat
asfied with Banquet F1our.-Adv.
Sheriff l.. L. Kiene leaves tomorrow for
Parsons, where he will place Grace He'd
rick in the hospital for epilepticS.
A new set of city appeal cases will
probably pc set for hearing in two weeks
before Judge Whitcomb of the second d.
on the docket, Is Of A Which have f been set.
tied '
DR.. Roy B. Guild will deliver an illus.
the Central congresationai church. The
slices were made from photographs taken
by, DR.. Guild in trip through foyer.
Sidon. Tarsus and other points.
A free entertainment will be given to-
night by the young people of the Second
United Presbyterian church. Those who
will Characterize the different; types of
foreigners that land at Ellis Island.
The fifth. sixth. seventh and eighth
special exercises this morning in the as
ssmbly room Of the Central Park school p;
The children were the BEST m
talk about life in Rhodesia. South Africa.
by State Journal reporter:
DIR. F. A. Rooster will give an exhibit
assisted by Edward Menninger.. Those
ao ns sbsy TO TSs
tainment Is free to members Of the 7. M.
and Y. W. e. A. A small admission fee
the events Of the entertainment series ar
ranged by the associations.
G. H. Kinkel, the government weather
man at Colby, has written to the State
Journal to the effect that November thus
far has been a good month for all farm
work. Cane and milo threshing Is being
pushed and the harvest Is proving heavy.
excellent condition. drawback has been
the fact that there has not been enough
wind to run the windmills for pumping
water for stock.
The ministers Of the city and others are
still working hard with a view to filling
every church pew in the Topeka churches
both morning and evening IN connection
day. Nearly thirty thousand invitations
have been issued already. However,
everyone is urged to attend at least one
service whether or not an invitation Is re-
ceived. Some people are bound to be
omitted in the distribution.
Leavenworth term Of federal court. will
be tried at the Kansas City term of the
court. Jacobs was charged with forging
q check sent through the United States
mail. 1t Is claimed that he and another
man. c. r. Evans, were living at Con-
cordia, when Evans wrote to his home in
Missouri, asking for money. The money
arrived and Evans claims that Jacobs
opened the mail and cashed a government
money order. Jacobs was apprehended by
r. ]. Stockmyer. postoffice Inspector.
Five colored boys were arrested for
trespassing and pleaded not guilty this
morning when arraigned in the city court.
grounds of J. H. Howe of Berryton, and
were arrested by Deputies w. B. Burr
and o. o. Hupp. Their guns were con-
fiscated by the sheriff. One of the five.