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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
MorrIce.

Ernest Goen, aged 20 years, disap.
peared from his farm home in Wood
hull while mentally unbalanced, Mon
day. Wednesday letter was received
from Jackson which stated that he was
there taking treatments. Mr.. Goen
who has been working the large farm
known as the Thompson farm had been
in i'll health for number of weeks. He
left wife and four small children
when he disappeared The Ladies of
the Methodist church here will give an
ice cream social Saturday night on
Mrs Hattie Austins lawn. All are cor
daily invited TO attend-The Junior
, Christian Endeavor of the Presby terian
church will give picnic Thursday at
Pine lake-Mrs Esther Myers left for
st. Johns where she will attend a fam
lily reunion at Atwood lake. Mrs Myers
will be one of the principal figures at
the reunion as she is mother, grand
mother and great grandmother to those
present-Earl Short who resides
southeast of town and was supposed to
be in critical condition, has improved
and is considered out of danger.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Post Office Notes.

Parcel pest service between the
Uaited States end France and Ger
yaary has been discontinued until
further notice, On accSunt of the
war. Parcels which have been mail
cd and have net reached destinatie
VIII hc returned.
Money orders viii be drawn foI
limited amounts only on foreign
countries involved in war, the sum
CT 500. being fixed as the limit, tc
aid IN the return home cf Americans
now in Europe. Orders for large
siiniFv feTF speculative 5paTposes7Swil
not be issued.
Press dispatches are TO the effect
that Belgium has notified the post
Office department by cablegram to
suspend all money order business.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
County Expenditures for July.

County Treasurer F. H. Rush paiG
county orders as follows during the
past month: Road, $4,771.45; drain
$lO1; sparrow, 1922; witness, $26
soldiers relief, $15.75; salary, 81 ,2S7.-
40; poor, $643.66; county, $1.19O.14
building and grounds, $210.S0; pur-
chase, $226.65; birth and. death GER
tifcates, $166; mothers pension,
500; interest on court house bonds,
$16O; premium on insurance, $25.85 ;
Detroit House of Correction bill,
1885, and examination of insane,
$15.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
USEFUL LIFE ENDED

Dr.. Dryden n. Lamb Succumbs to
Bright's Disease--Prominent in His
Profession and Highly Esteemed as
a Citizen.
DR.. Dryden 81. Lamb, who was taken
seriously sick while in his Office on
Monday of last week and was at the
time near deaths door, died at his
home on Oliver street at 1890 Tuesday
evening after having been afflicted for
two years with Bright's disease. For a
few days after he was stricken with the
fatal illness he seemed to improve a
little but the improvement was only
temporary and the end which DR..
Lamb had predicted and prepared for
from the time he knew what his trouble
was, came as stated Funeral services
were hell from the home Thursday
afternoon conducted by Rev. T. G..
Hahn, pastor of Salem's Lutheran
church and close personal friend and
spiritual adviser, officiating at the re-
quest of the deceased who had given
directions as to the fHneral arrange
ments which were carried out just as
he wished. About thirty of the physi-
clans of the county and large number
of friends were present at the services
The interment was in Oakhil.
The passing of DR.. Lamb takes from
the community one of its most useful
citizens, man who stood high in his
profession and was recognized author
lty as specialist in the treatment of
eve, ear, nose and throat difficulties
He was also deeply interested in the
welfare Of Owosso, having served as
alderman Of the first ward and as mayor
OF the city OF a genial nature he won
and held the friendship OF all citizens
and his loss is keenly felt in his wide
circle of friends, in the several fraternal
organizations to which he belonged
Masons, Elks and Maccabees.
Dr. Lamb was born at Dryden, Mich,
April 25, 1869, receiving his education
in the schools there and in Ann Arbor
and in 1891 graduated from the medical
department of the University of Michi
gan Shortly thereafter he located .at
Tomahawk, Wis, for the practice of
his profession, removing to Flint two
years later and to Owosso in 1894 At
the outbreak of the Spanish. American
war in 1898, DIR. Lamb was commits
stoned and assigned to duty as surgeon
at Fort Meyer, Washington, D.. c. So
well were his duties in this connection
performed, that about Is months later,
he was assigned to government service
in the Philippine islands where be also
served a year and a half, returning
with the rank of major. He performed
a most useful work in Uncle Sans
comparatively new possessions and
est ablished hospital there. He was
close to active service in the Filipino
war. -
The deceased is survived by his wife
and one daughter, Miss Esther, and his
aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Lamt
of Dryden
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
MRS. WOODROW
WILSON DEAD
Wife Of President Passes Away In
White House-E xpressions Of
Sympathy Nation Wide.

'e~ SNPtSSD'SUb VI
Sympathy Nation Wide.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the
President of the United States, died at
8 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the
White House. Not until day or two
before her death was it generally known
that she was suffering from Brights
disease and other complications which
gave no hope for her recovery.
The President was completely un-
nerved by the shock, and his grief WAS
heartrending. He bore up we'll under
the strain, however, and devoted him
self to his daughters. The end came
while Mrs. Wilson was unconscious.
Her illness took turn for the worse
shortly before o'clock in the after.
noon, and from then on she grew grad
ually worse.
Both houses of congress adjourned
upon the announcement of the death
and within few minutes expressions
of sympathy began to reach the White
House from all parts of the nation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
ROAD BEE MONDAY.

The road bee for the purpose of
graveling the half mile west of the
Caledonia town hall will start next
Monday morning and will continue
until the road is fished. All those
wishing to assist with the work of
this important road are urged to be
on hand early. Gravel will be taken
from the Bilhimer pit. Teams, wag-
ons and shovels will be needed. The
road is one of the most important in
the entire county and it is urged that
all that can do so will assist in the
work. Further information may be
secured from A. G. Cudney or C. M.
Bilhimer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07

permitted the Germans to draw up
almost to the walls Of the fortress.
Then they turned loose their guns,
and the slaughter is said to have been
appalling. -
Under the terrific fire here the Ger
mans were forced to retire all along
the line. A detachment of Uhlans
penetrated the city Wednesday night
with the intention, it is said, of cap
turing high officials. They had act
ually reached the building where the
officials had quarters when they were
surprised and all of them killed.
The shells of the Germans today
preached the walls Of two of the fort
resses, which were captured From
the other forts, however, the Belgians
continued to pour deadly rain Of
shot and shell into the ranks Of the
advancing Germans.
Despite the heroic resistance of
the Belgians, it was felt in Brussels
tonight, the invaders. by reason of
their great strength, could not much
longer be denied, and that ultimately
they must gain the city of Liege,
whence they are expected to press on
ward to Namur, in their efforts to
cross Belgium to the French frontier.
At Namur, which is strongly forti-
fed, it is asserted resistance as
strong as that at Liege will be en-
countered by the Germans.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Death Of Mrs. Eliza L. Drake.

Mrs. Eliza Livingston Drake died
Sunday morning at eight clock, after.
a long illness, at the age of 80 years
and months, the last of family OF
13 children.
She was horn in Monroe county.
New York, Dec. 13. 1925, and in early
childhood cape with her parents to
Oakland county, Mich. She was mar
ried to Sidney Drake in Birmingham.
Mich, in 1S45. They, with two young
sons by a former wife, a sister of
Mrs. Drake, lived their quiet home
life until the Civil war broke the
family circle and ,theN.sons, grown
to manhood, answered their country IS
call by giving their lives-one at
Gettysburg, the other at Anderson
vile.
Two children were born to the see,
ond marriage-one dying in infancy.
The other is Mrs. T. M. Wiley, with
whom she has lived since the death
Of the husband in 1880.
She made many friends and will be
greatly missed in the home where
she has been gladly and tenderly
cared for in her declining years by
her daughter and son-in-law.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. c. II. Hanks late Monday after
noon and on Tuesday morning the re
mains were taken to Birmingham for
hnrial
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
owosso BUTCHERS AND GRO
GERS ANNUAL PICNIC.

At a meeting of the Butchers and
Grocers' Association at Secretary w.
A. Seegmiller's office Wednesday
evening, it was decided to hold the
annual picnic at McCurdy park
Thursday, August .27. Frank Will
bur, Herbert Hawcroft, w. +. Hall
and j. A. Barrie we're appointed as a
committee to assist President Harry
Smith and Secretary Seegmiller in
making arrangements for the event.
The program will be announced in a
few days.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Co. Il Ready for Camp.

Under command of Capt. J. o.
Parker, Co. H, 55 strong, will leave
on Wednesday morning for the annual
state encampment at Grayling. The
boys leave on the regular S:27 train
for Bay City, where they will take a
special train for the camp. Capt.
Parker's men are in good shape and
will acquit themselves creditably while
absent for ten days.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Scouts Camp.

The Congregational Boy Scouts, with
Secretary W. A. Seegmiller, scoutmas-
ter, will leave about August 90 for a
weeks camp at Long lake near. Fen,
ton. The Scouts will give an exbibi.
tion drill at Fenton during the encamp.
ment. Commencing today, drills will
be held at the armory every Friday
afternoon at o'clock until the boys &c
to camp.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Boost the Fair

Shlawassee is going to have a coun-
ty fair. How good will rest with the
cooperation of the people interested
1T is absolutely necessary to place
1000 season tickets at $l.O0 each to
finish the improvements already start
ed, and when all the plans are COM
pleted we will have the best county
fair grounds in the state.
The fair management urges all In
terested in making this success te
take as many tickets as possible, for
the money can be used to better ad-
vantage now than at the time of the
fair.
The season ticket will have $3.50
In admissions for the $1.0O, and the
money received will be used in build
ing the necessary buildings to house
the exhibits.
Give us helping hand to boost the
fair. Not only take a ticket, but get
your neighbor to take one; write Your
friends to come for the week; make
a regular "home-coming"ou "out of this
week.
The band will play on the streets az
night and the free exhibitions shown
during the day at the grounds will
also be given on the streets. Help us
make this the largest week in the year
by making our fair the best county
fair in the state.
Get premium list and race pro-
gram. Write w. j. Bowling, secre-
tary, for any further information.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
The Trunk Line Bridge.

The work of constructing the trunk
line cement bridge over the Shiawassee
between Rush and New Haven town
ships is well under way and gives prom.
ise of being most satisfactory job.
The bridge and the new road will
prove great convenience to the public.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
DOUBLE WEDDING.

Mrs. Sarah Banker and Mr.. Frank
Cole and Miss Emma Banker, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Banker and Mr. Henry
Griffen were united in marriage at the
home of the brides Wednesday even
ing, at Perry. Only the immediate
families of the contracting parties
were present. Rev. Asa Hoskins per-
formed the double ceremony.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Good Prices for Cattle.

VIM. McAvoy of New Haven town.
ship, sold to Otis Mead of Henderson,
Wednesday, % head of two. year old
steers for $17S2: an average of nearly
$7S per head. The cattle were grass
fed and had no grain before being sold
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Primary School Money.

County Treasurer Rush has received
from the State $60,8S2.50 primary
school money and will at once divide
it according to the apportionment re-
Gently published.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
City Road Roller.

The city is to own its own road
roller, Mayor DeYoung having pur-
chased for 81 400 a five-ton machine
from a Ft. Wayne, Ind, firm. The
roller will be put into immediate use
on the Washington street pavement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Secures Money on Forged Checks.

Robert Donaho-at least that is the
name under which he is sailing---who
claims to hail from Lafayette, Ind,
is in jail in default of bail awaiting
trial in the circuit court for passing
forged checks on the Owosso and Citi-
zens' Savings Banks for the sum Of
$105. The young man came to the
city some days ago from Jackson and
registered at the National hotel and
soon formed an acquaintance with &
number of the young people in the
city. He seemed to be supplied with
money and had an abundance Of
"nerve" which enabled his to saii
high in various Ways. Failing to pay
his board bill promptly, he gave as an
excuse that check expected from his
father had not arrived, soon there
after showing three checks, one Of
which he mailed from Oakley to his
address here, and on which he obtain
ed the amount stated by being identi-
fed at the banks by Mrs. Clara Gard
ner, and Clem Kelly-the latter en-
dorsing the check cashed at the Citi-
zens' bank. On being arrested Satur-
day by Deputy Sheriff Sproule the
young man confessed the crime. He
will doubtless serve some time in one
of the prisons of the state, as he will
have to stand trial on both charges,
the Owosso Savings Bank having ask
ed for warrant which will be served
in case he is given bail on the charge
preferred by the Citizens bank or lat
er on at the expiration of the sentence
which he may receive.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
WAR OF WARS
Practically All Of Europe involved in the Greasest
Struggle in Worlds History--Germany,
the Aggressor.

War developments have fast since Germany and
Russia upon other that is almost impossible
touch with the With Germany Russia Great
Belgium Austria and other countries involved
the attention world centered struggle.
brief summary of yesterdays doings follows:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07

Mrs. Fred Loomis and Mrs. b. W.
Stickney, of Flint, were in the city
Thursday to attend the funeral of Dr.
ID. ii. Lamb.
Misses Clara Allison and Cora
Honey are visiting friends in Hast
ings.
Architect +. A. Bowd, of Lansing,
was in the city Wednesday to consult
the building committee for the State
armory about some details which have
to be settled before the final drawings
for the plans can be completed
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07

r. N Gibson, of the Sturtevant &
Blood Co., returned Tuesday from a
visit with. his parents at Clintonville,
XV;S
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07
Ticket Selling Contest.

The County Fair management has
decided to start season ticket sell
ing contest, and are offering the fol-
lowing prizes:
1st. Prize-$50.00 Diamond Ring or
$4,000 in Cash.
3D. Prize-$25.OO Diamond Ring or
$4,000 in Cash.
Sd. Prize-$15.00 Watch or $1,000
in cash.
4th. Prize-$500 Cash.
For further information call at II
A. L. Ferguson's Drug Store, Main
st.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-08-07

G. L. Dimmick, Jr., of Toledo, was
home over Sunday.
Mrs. G. l.. Dimmick returned on
Wednesday from Beulah.
w. j. Melchers and l.. l.. Conn were
in Grand Rapids, Tuesday and We'd
nesday attending a conference of tele-
phone company representatives.
The Chitina leader., 1914-09-01
ENCOURAGING EXPRESSION FROM MR. BIRCH

As thoroughly familiar with the copper market and
conditions pertaining thereto Stephen Birch competent
speak with authority the effect of the European
the Prince William Sound and Copper River districts. He
takes hopeful view of the future and dspes the
that have heretofore been published without
iauthorty relative the closing down of the Bonanza and
other mines.
Mr.. Birch points out that the high values of the
taken from this section will justify the operation of these
when lower grade properties in other parts of the
United States have While realizing the uncertainty
the future Mr. Birch of the opinion that for the present
lat least there is for change the plans of his
company concerning the continued operations of the Bonanza
and Jumbo mines at Kennecott and the mine Laouche
And that would also that the Copper River North
western Railway will continue to be operated heretofore
And instead Of throwing encouragement to the future
of this section Mr. Birch goes further and strongly nmates
that cokeng coal is available that smelter will
be erected at location Prince William Sound
And of all believe that the logical point for this
enterprise is in the immediate vicinity Of Cordova For here
the of the interior and the coal from Boring River would
meet at tidewaer the be brought by barge from
Latouche Elamar and other developments the Sound
Taken whole the interview with Mr. Birch should stmu
late confidence and hope the people of Cordova and the
Copper River section in the immediate and future outlook for
this country The important thing is for Congress to
take action that will throw open for development the coal
fields of Alaska.
The Chitina leader., 1914-09-01
RISE IN PRICES OF FOOD sTUFFs

In Cordova and all the country reports of the
advance prices of food products And there much protest
upon all Sides And of coruse it is all blamed the With
millions of conendng in Europe and abandoning the arts
Of peace the tendency toward increase of cost twood Both
the waste Of consumption by active armies and the cessation
of production and interruption of shipments tend push up
prices But many people hold that the advance markets
is beyond the limit justified by the foreign situation especially
in view of the fact that the cessation of foreign shipments has
caused accumulation Of domestic products.
comparison Of prices today and month ago shows the
most marked advance to be in it selling at So per
hundred at Seattle although the has not been
at Cordova This to people unreasonable for
this country since get entire sugar supply from places
remote from the of conflict But the demand for
perempoy and Great Britain is understood to have been
the market buying large quantities. We hardly the justice
of advance of nearly 100 per the price under the
circumstances.
Flour has advanced much moderately but except
for the speculation the future should have declined
the suspension of navigation has produced accumulation
Whatever advance in fresh meats has been made either
entirely due to domestic markets also is wholly artificial
There demand for fresh Cured meats butter
and cheese have advanced moderately while fresh vegetables
and domestic fruits have remained about the
1t is fair to that the advances in sugar. flour and
fresh meats deserve thorough investigation In other lines
we do not find in current quotations much beyond the natural
effect of big demand from abroad when Transportation
is reOpened.
The Chitina leader., 1914-09-01
COAL LEASING BILL CONSIDERED

1t was good received late this afternoon that the
Senate and House both considering Alaska coal leasing
bills 1t expected that the House would take up
the bill that had been favorab reported by the committee
But the fact that the Senate also about take action
on measure is most encouraging The bills somewhat
different in the two branches of Congress but if
passage by each body will not take conference committee
long to measure that will be acceptable to both
House and Senate 1t is almost too much to hope that there
will be an Alaska coal leasing bill early in September but it
begins to look though such contingency is more than
possibility 1t is probability And then all Alaska will
have additional to rejoice the wise and consderae
attitude OF the present national administration the
long neglected territory of Alaska.
The Chitina leader., 1914-09-01
CALAMITY ON PUGET SOUND

Another calamity that brings disaster death nearer to
our thoughts and homes than the terrible sacrifice of life
in foreign lands occurred during the early hours of the
morning on Puget Sound In Alaskan waters the steamer
Admiral Sampson has been familiar sight that may no longer
be witnessed During heavy fog this saunch little craft
was rammed by another vessel and within minutes she
disappeared from the face of the waters Eleven
and many persons had escapes from DEATH suffering
mental anguish and much distress Officers crew largely
composed the list of drowned but passengers being
the unortunates The Sampson but two hours
Seattle bound for Cordova and other ports
matter OF congratuaton is that the secrce of life
greater The brave who stood by their ship exercised
wonderful presence of mind in averng confusion and getting
nearly all their charge clear of the damaged the
minutes intervening before she took the fatal plunge
Director John Barrett of the Pan-American Union
successor the Bureau of American Republics at Washington
T. Co. sweeping South America for statistics to show
the United States might take advantage of the European
to field for and trade which they should
had long In the matter of COAL according bulletin
just issued is stated that eight South American states from
which figures available which imported the value
OF $4,000 in year. bought from the United States
the value of only $422318 while there from Great
Britain and Australia coal to the amount $53 5O2
Let it be ignored that there has war in ninois
Cannon to the right Of them Cannon the left of them
the hero of the Balaclava of the Sucker State.
The way things going Americans will soon be
short of sympahes nation carefully at peace but yet
poed and taxed by prices eventually become rae
as to lose sympathy for others who merely shot.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-28
MILLBURN

The S. Y. Clubs basketball team
will play the Seneca Canoe Club, of
Newark, this evening in the parish
house.
The boys of st. stephens Episcopal
Church have organized club. The
dfffeers are: President, Leonard He'll
Tigel; secretary Whitfield Griffith.
and treasurer. Roy Oliver. They will
In the Parish House.
Mrs. Amanda Reeve, of Millburn
avenue. is able to he about after
suffering a slight stroke of paralysis.
Felix Cardone, of Main street. is
now able to be about after "A week S
illness.
The boys basketball team OF Short
Hills High School went to Morristown
this morning to play the grammar
school team.
Arrangements for dance to be
given April IA We're completed a a
NEE ting of the Alpha Zeta society
held yesterday at the home OF Miss
Jean Baker. of Glen avenue, Snort
Hills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham r. Holly, of
turned home after spending the win
ter in New York.
Mr. and Mrs. James f Bacon Of
Taylor road. Short Hills, have re-
turned home after spending tAo
months in the Southern States.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Francklyn Law
renee, of Short Hills. have retained
home after stay in New York