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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
LETTERS ACCUSING THE
''ICE TRUST" RECEIVED

Prosecutor Louis Hood has received
numerous letters and communications
from persons who are familiar with
the dealings of the alleged ice trust"
the existence of which was called to
the attention of the second April
grand jury at the time it was sworn
in by Judge Martin.
Mr. Hood recently requested all
persons having any knowledge tend
ing to show that ice dealers. partic-
ularly those doing business in the Or
anges, were in a conspiracy in re-
straint of trade, to get In communioa-
ton with him. AS a result 1t Is said
the letters have been received giving
the prosecutor plenty OF information
to lay before the grand jury.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
MAY SOON END
THREE-YEAR CASE
Litigation Over 81 ,ooo, 900 Al
legged Stock Transaction
Before Judge Swayze.

Litigation involving claims of
$1,900000 will come to an end IN a
few DAYS when an application for an
order for judgment will be made by
McCarter & English, counsel for the
defendants in the matter of John G.
and Anna R. Walker. brother and
sister. of Richmond, Va.
The action arises out of the fail
ure of the Walkers to sell. 1878
shares of stock in the Life Insurance
Company of Virginia to William B.
Ridgely. former United States comp
troller of the currency, at $1,000 a
share. pursuant to an alleged agree
ment between the Walkers and Ed
ward s.. Mumford, broker of WASH
ington, D. c.
The matter. in various forms has
heen before the courts for almost
three years. the latest action being
last Saturday at Jersey City, when
Justice f. J. Swayze, after arzn-
ment- refused osilow he elasntisfs
Ridgely a ManfforS. to hse akeplica-
tion that in substance was in vari-
ance to interrogatories on the con-
tract.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
COURT REFUSES WRIT
OF ERROR TO GOMPERS

WASHINGTON. May 23.-The Dis
trict Court of Appeals today refused
writ of error by which attorneys for
samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and
Frank Morrison, the labor leaders,
wanted to carry an appeal from their
conviction for contempt Of court in
the Bucks Stove and Range case to
the Supreme Court Of the United
States.
Attorneys for the three men Will
now ask xthe highest court to order
the decision brought up for review.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
TRAINS IN FLORIDA STOP
IN FLAGLER'S HONOR

ST. AUGUSTINE. Fla. May 2s.-
Every train on the Florida and East
Coast Railroad stood still for ten MIN
utes beginning at O'Clock this after
noon in honor of the late Henry NJ.
Flagler Other railroads in the State
halted trains for ive minutes today
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
BOY DIES FROM BROKEN
BACK; HURT IN NOVEMBER

seven -year-old William Bader. Of
eo2 south Eighteenth street. who was
taken TO the City Hospital last No
vember with broken back, died in
that institution last night
The boy was playing with his CONS
raaes IN an unfinished building at the
corner of Eighteenth street and
Seventeenth avenue. when. In al
tempting to leap over a gap between
two beams on the second story, he
fell to the ground and his back was
broken.
He was removed Immediately TO the
CITY Hospital. where 1t was expected
for some time that he would recover.
About month ago, however, his con-
dition became worse and he died last
night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
VesuUtus Starts
Fresh Eruption

e NAPLES. Italy, May 23.-vesuvius
during the night and this morning
showed renewed signs of activity.
One eruption was accompanied by a
slight earthquake shock.
A new and large central fissure
has opened around the crater, from
which ashes are emitted.
The ashes have not yet gone beyond
the limits of the volcano.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
CAMERON our on HOSPITAL

George Cameron, 80 Years old. of
one Hundred and Fifty-sixth street
and Boston road. New York. the
bicycle rider, who was injured in the
half-mile professional handicap at
the velodrome last Sunday, was dis
missed from the City Hospital last
night in a satisfactory condition. He
will be able TO resume riding in
few days.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
CONGRESS TOO BUSY TO
TAKE UP FLOOD CONTROL

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Congress
is too busy with tariff and currency
reform to plan for new department
of public works, in the opinion of
Speaker Clark and Vice President
Marshal, to whom the educational
committee of the National Drainage
Congress appealed today. Both Off
cials expressed sympathy, however,
with the desire of the drainage adj
vocates for greater federal attention
tn reclamation and flood control.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
DEAF-MUTES KILLED

ZIG STONE CITY. s. p, May 23-
win Massner. Of F'nrnlingdaIe. $. r.,
surveyor Of the Chicago, milwaukee,
and ST. Paul railway, and Leslie
Wager, II A1ofris, MINI. deaf mutes.
were Killed by a railway construction
train here carly today,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-05-23
KILLS GIRL AND SELF

ERIE. Pa, May 2s--Jacob Demerle,
a railroad engineer. today shot and
killed his sweetheart. Miss Marie
Jones. at her boarding house and
then shot himself DemerIe died in a
hospital an hour later.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Mead-Hirchman.

Miss Beryl Mead and Jerome Hirch
man were married Tuesday evening by
Rev. FIR. P. ]. Slane at st. Paul's church
parsonage. The couple were attended
by Miss Leta Mead, sister of the bride
and Robert Quay, cousin of the bride
The bride wore beautiful dress oi
blue messaline silk, trimmed with lace
and brocaded velvet.
The brides mother, Mrs. G. Mead
gave reception Wednesday at hel
home one and one half miles north oi
Corunna, in honor of her daughter
About 30 guests from Kerby, Venice
Caledonia and Battle Creek were pres
ent. Dinner was served at noon by
Mrs. Florence Dytle, Miss Leta Mead
and Miss Gertrude Walsch. The couple
will reside for the present at the home
of the brides mother.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Lose to Fenton.

Owosso high school foot ball team
lost another game, Saturday, this time
to Fenton, by score CT 81 to 0 at Fen
ton, on slippery field with wet ball.
This makes the record for the season 6
defeats and victories, as follows;
Mason 1s, Owosso III Detroit Central,
SO, Owosso 0; Flint SO, Owosso 6;
Arthur Hill 40, Owosso O; Ithaca, 10,
Owosso 81; Holly 0, Owosso So; Mt.
Pleasant 10, Owosso 20; Alma 8, Owosso
z; Fenton 81, Owosso O.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
The owosso-saginaw Electric Line.

II. II. Croswell of Grand Rapids, rep.
resented the Michigan & Chicago Rail
way Company at the hearing by the
State Railroad Commission in Lansing,
Tuesday, upon the petition of allowing
the company to issue 80, 600, 600 in bonds
and capital stock to the amount Of
$3.50, 900 for the purpose of building an
electric railroad between Owosso and
Saginaw and acquiring q right Of way,
already graded, between Saginaw and
Bay City. It was stated that the sum
of $20s,OO0 is required for the purchase
of the right of way between this city
and Saginaw. While the commission
did not make q definite decision 1t is
probable that the petition will be
granted If more definite information as
to the cost Of construction bears out the
statements already presented. The
Commonwealth Power Co. is to furnish
the electric current for the proposed
line as well as several others which the
Michigan & Chicago Railway Co. expect
to build IL the needed authority Is
granted by the Railroad Commission.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Thanksgiving Sports.

The st. Pauls Parochial school team
Of this city defeated Detroit Parochial
school team to Thanksgiving morn
ing.
The Alumni of the Owosso high
school defeated the high school football
team THANKSGIVING afternoon to 9.
The wrestling match between Joe
Nasser, the Syrian champion and Far.
mer Watson was called draw after
each had won a fall and in the third
fall Watson had suffered an injured
shoulder.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Death Of A. =. Howard.

Alfred +. Howard, aged 81 years,
died at his home in Middlebury town
fhip, Wednesday, after long illness
with tuberculosis, hrving been confined
to his bed three months.
Deceased was born in Middlebury
township. and spent his entire life in
this county. He was prominent and
popular citizen, and his death is re.
gretted by large circle of friends.
Surviving are his widow and three
children. Mrs. Henry Peck, Perry
Mrs. Frank Phillips, Middlebury, and
Mrs. Percy Ockerman, Owosso.
The funeral will be held today at the
Middlebury Nj. E. church. Rev. l.. H,
Storms of Laingsburg, officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
CONTRACT FULFILLED
independent Stove Company Has
Paid Over $500, 900 in Wages.

J. Edwin Ellis, secretary and treas
urer of the Independent Stove Co.,
reported to the Owosso Improvement
Association Tuesday as follows:
The Owosso Improvement associa-
tion, Owosso, Mich,
Gentlemen:
Five years ago the Independent
stove company began operations in
this city, according to the terms of
our contract with your association.
We agreed to pay out for labor to our
employees, exclusive of the salaries
of officers and statesmen, the sum of
100000 during the first five years
and it is with considerable pride and
satisfaction that We are able to come
before you today and state that we
have fulfilled our part of the con-
tract.
We started to dismantel our De-
troit factory and move our machinery
and stock to Owosso, Oct. 1, 1908,
but our new plant was not fully
equipped and in running order until
Nov. 1, and up to Nov. 1, 1913, we
have paid out for labor 1901, 5000,
as follows:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Calkins-Purves.

Various social affairs have been
given recently in compliment to Miss
Alta Belle Calkins of this city whose
marriage to Jay Purves of Burton
took place Tuesday evening at 1880
o'clock at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Calkins.
432 East Mason street.
Tne guests to the number of fifty
mingled in conversation until the
appointed hour when Mrs. j. G.
York rendered 20 Promise Me" at
the conclusion of which Miss Mona
Bryson played Lohengrin's wedding
march during which time the bridal
party descended the handsomely
decorated stairs and took its place
in the front 1parlor beneath an arch,
where the impressive ring service
was read by Rev. j. G, York, pastor
of the First Baptist church. Cut
which. was banked with greenery
and from which hung a small canoe
made of roses.
Tne bride, who is an attractive
young lady wore a charming gown
of white marquisette trimmed with
brilliants and carried a shower bou-
quet of white bridal roses. She was
attended by two flower maids, Miss
Margaret Burgwhat of st. Johns,
cousin of the bride and Miss Fern
Jenkins, who were gowned in white
and carried baskets Of roses on their
arms. The brides sister, who act
ed as ring bearer looked dainty in
blue crepe de cnine and carried the
ring in a large lily.
Following athe ceremony a five
course dinner, catered by Miss Kate
Russell, was served by Mrs. Maud
Wren Turner and Misses Mona Bry-
son, Vera Underwood and Ida Roe.
The dining room tables which were
centered with large baskets Of roses
were prettily arranged and decorat-
ed. A huge wedding bell hung above
the brides table. The decorative
color scheme throughout was pink
and white. Roses and shaggy chry-
santhemums prevailed in abund-
ance. Small baskets made to repre-
sent roses filled with bonbons were
used for favors.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purves, who are fav@
orably known in this city and vicin-
ity, were recipients of many hand
some gifts. The bride came to this
city ten years ago from st. Johns.
She graduated from the local high
scnool with the class of 1913. She
is a member of the First Baptist
church and is popular in the church
circles.
The groom, who is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Purves of Burton,
graduated from the Ovid schools
with the class of 1911.
| After a honey moon trip to Buff
alo, N. Y, and otner eastern points
Mr.. and Mrs. Purves will make their
home on the groom's farm near Bur
ton. Their many friends wish them
much joy and happiness.
The following people were among
the guests: Mrs. Harriet Smith or
Detroit; Mr.. and Mrs. Stevet Tenn
pie, Mr. and Mrs. John Burgwhat
and son, Lewis, and daughter, Miss
Margaret, Henry SCHULTZ and Miss
! Gertrude Somer of st. Johns: Mrs.
Judd Spayde and sons, Earl and Leo
and Mr.. end Mrs. Robert Schultz OF
| Merlebeach and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Smith of Laingsburg.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Student Evangelists.

Ten young men, students Of the Uni
versity of Michigan, came with Rev. N.
G. Fetter, director of the Baptist Guild
of Ann Arbor to Owosso, to hold q SER
les of meetings from Friday evening to
Sunday evening in the Baptist church.
These meetings were largely attended
and thoroughly appreciated. An espec-
tally large audience came together Sun
day evening. The talks given by these
young men were straightforward pre-
sentations of the facts of Christian
experience. such as will help others to
see the real value of living that life.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
ON osBoRN'S LOT.
Jury Decides Ainsworth's House IS
Too Far South.

Jury Decides Ainsworth's House IS
Too Far South.
The jury in the case of E. q. Osborn
and wife against Fl. N. Ainsworth and
wife, as to whether Ainsworth had
built his house on Park street in this
city, on part of, Osborn's land was ready
to report at II o'clock Wednesday night,
after several hours deliberation, but as
Judge Miner had come to Owosso the
verdict was not turned in until Thurs.
day morning. The jury decided that
seven inches of the land on which the
building stands, and over which the
caves project, belongs to Osborn, and
Ainsworth, will, of course, either have
to move these, or buy some of the Os-
born property-if Osborn insists.
The plaintiff claimed the house was
1S inches too far south, and the defense
attempted to prove that by reason Of
fifteen or more years undisputed pos.
session the land belonged to the Aims
worth property.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Total .S3O1,56O.3O


The total pay roll of 1913 will TN
doubtedly reach 100000 but fig
uring it to Nov. 1, the total paid out
exceeds the amount stipulated in our
contract by $1,560.30.
After paying the state and coun-
ty tax for 1913, We will have paid for
taxes $4,60S.21, made up as fol-
lows: $2,515.63 for city taxes and
$2,092.5S for state and county. In
arriving at the latter amount we have
used for 1913 the state and county
tax of 1912, although we understand
the rate will be somewhat higher.
We have also paid the city of
Owosso $7S4.34 for water for our
plant.
We might also add that we have
paid to those gentlemen who so kind
ly subscribed to the preferred stock
of our company, without knowing
whether we would make good or not,
the sum of $9,5S4.46 in dividends
and the amount which will be paid
for 1913 will bring it up to approxi-
mately S13,500 for the five years.
TIE bulk of this stock is held by
Owosso citizens although we have a
few preferred stockholders in De-
troit.
We are at present employing about
eighty-five men in the factory. This
year our men will not lose to exceed
two weeks time, including legal
holidays, so in addition to paying
them good wages, we give them work
practically all the year round.
About three years ago We added to
the original plant erected by the
city, four story building 60x60 feet
and at present are increasing the size
of our moulding department by an
addition 72x100. Our present capa-
city Is nearly double what 1t was five
years ago and during the time we
have been located here our sales
have been increased from $4,000 In
1908 to $215,O00 for 1913. In the
past five years we have shipped over
| 100000 worth of stoves, which rep
resents approximately 10000 stoves
bearing the name "Owosso, Mich
that have been shipped to all parts
| of the country so we feel thai we
have helped some to put Owosso or
the map"
The contract between the compan,
and the improvement association
| provided that when the compan!
should have fulfilled its part of thu
agreement, deed to the site and fac
tory should be delivered to the com
pany. The association after hearinl
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Accept Increase.

Conductors and trainmen of the Ann
Arbor railroad, have voted to accept
the eight per cent increase in wages
offered by the company. The increase
will date back to Nov. Is, and is the
same amount offered and accepted by
the engineers and firemen. The com
pany has made these increases without
controversy, and the added expense tc
the company is very large sum, show
ing that the Ann Arbor is doing the
best possible by the employees and the
public.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Goodknecht.B

The wedding of Miss Anna May,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Brown
Elizabeth street, and Henry Goodknecht
was solemnized Monday evening at s
o'clock, at the brides home, Rev. @. h.
Hanks officiating in the presence Of fifty
relatives and friends. Following the
ceremony dinner was served, and con-
gratulations extended. Mr.. and Mrs
Goodknecht are popular Owosso young
people, the groom being an employee
of the Estey Mfg. Go. They will re-
side at 115 Elizabeth street.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
AWARDED $2,5OO.
Mrs. Dora Paekingham Secures
Judgment Against Power Co.'S.

Mrs. Dora Packingham Secures
Judgment Against Power Co.'S.
The jury in the case of Mrs. Dora
Packingham vs. The Consumers Power
Co. and the Eastern Michigan Power
CO., returned verdict Saturday after
noon at o'clock of $4,000 damages
after three hours deliberation. The
suit was for SIC, 900 for the death of the
plaintiffs husband, whom it was
claimed was killed by an electric shock
received through a plank which came
in contact with live wires at the power
house in Owosso where he was working
The case was strongly contested on
both sides, taking two weeks of the
time of the circuit court. and including
the testimony of experts in electricity
and medicine, who, as usual, had directly
opposite opinions as to causes and
effects. The case will go to the su.
preme court.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28

Floyd G. Derham and A. B. Freeman
Of Durand. have fled their answer 10
the suit begun against them by the
Industrial Realty Co. of Flint, asking
Judgment for 81, 300 on lots contracted
for in Flint. The defendants claim the
location, the building restrictions, paw
ing by the city, the proposed building
of another Buick factory and other mis-
representations were made to them and
have refused to pay. =
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Buy Store Building.

John, Pat and Eugene Calabreese.
fruit dealers, who now conduct two
stores on w. Main street, have pur-
chased the Richardson building on
South Washington street, recently ma
Gated by B. M. Dawes & Co., and will
rent the building. The consideration
was 1900
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Prominent Citizen Dead at Byron.

William F. Close, one of the promi.
nent residents of Shiawassee county,
passed away Tuesday at his home in
Byron, his death being sudden and
entirely unexpected, although he had
been sufferer for some time with
diabetes. Mr.. Close ate his breakfast
as usual. but soon after laid down,on a
couch, being found dead half hour
later.
Mr.. Close was so years of age and
came to Byron from Fowlerville about
20 years ago, taking an interest with
his father Jabez Close, in a general
store. Later he purchased the elevator
and has been one of the largest buyers
Of wool and other farm products in this
part Of the state for years. He was
also interested in the lumber and fuel
business and owned and managed a
400. acre farm near Byron.
Deceased was q prominent Mason.
being member of Byron Lodge F, &
A. NJ, and Corunns chapter and Com
mandery. Surviving him are his
widow, one son, Fred, and two grand
children.
The funeral will be held Friday after
noon in charge of the Masonic lodge
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Rev. Paul o. David Resigns

Rev. Paul 0. David, pastor for three
years of st. Johannes Evangelical
church, of this city, has resigned to
take effect Jan. 1, next. He has &C
cepted call TO st. Matthews church al
Wabash. Ind,i
Rev. David has been an exceedingy y
successful and popular pastor and his
departure will be deeply regretted by
all members of his church and by the
people Of the city. The church al
Wabash is one of the large and promi
nent church of Indiana and all wish
him well in his new pastorate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Mr.. add Mrs. 8 @. Pulver and child
rem spent Thanksgiving in Olivet.

Mr. adQ MRS. .. W. FulVer anu cnllu'
rem spent Thanksgiving in Olivet.
Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Williams
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Tillie
Neal in Battle Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Gates Of Kalama-
zoo spent Thanksgiving at the home of
DR.. and Mrs. A. Nj. Hume.
The grocery mems banquet which
was to have been held during this
month has been postponed until after
the holidays.
DR.. and Mrs. Walter G. Maliskey,
both of whom are chiropractic doctors
in this city. received their certificates
from the state medical board Wednes-
day.
The Owosso officers of the Michigan
National Guard will attend school
to be held at Lansing Jan. 1918.
Several officer instructors have been
secured from the regular army by ap-
plication from the war department at
Washington. Major M. J. Phillips will
deliver a paper on rifle practice.
The transportation committee of the
Improvement association had prepared
a report to submit at the luncheon,
Tuesday, but owing to great deal Of
other business, the hearing of the report
was put over to next week. The re.
port consists practically of the Ann
Arbor railroads reply to the request
that passenger trains on the road be
stopped at all points along on the line.
The wedding Of Miss Anna, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs John Cook Of Com
stock street, to Mr.. Stewart G, Sander
SON of st. Charles, was solemnized al
the brides home Thanksgiving day q,
high noon, Rev. Thomas fowler officiat
ing. After congratulations and goot
wishes sumptious dinner was served
Guests were present from st. Charles
Det roit and Owosso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28

people in the hands of three great re-
fineries, destroys the sugar beet indus
try throws thousands of men out of
work and does not benefit the country
at large in the slightest degree"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Frisbie of Ada,
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l..
Frisbie this week.
Mrs. and Mrs. II. T. Thomas of East
Tawas. have been guest of Miss Eliza
Thomas, Mrs. A. T. Thomas and Mr..
and Mrs. q. L. Taylor this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-28
Membership Services.

The membership service held Sunday
at tho First Nj. E. church was largely
attended. fifty. eight persons becoming
members, six by letter. twenty. seven
persons were baptized and twenty-five
taken in on probation.