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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Odd Fellow Memorial

Nearly five hundred members of tn G
various Odd Fellow organizations at
tended memorial services at the Baptist
church Sunday morning. Rev. J. q
York preached a special sermon, taking
as his subject "Tbe Worlds Watch
tower" About 25 members Of Quacken
bush post, G.. A. r., were also in at
tendance. After the services members
of the organizations marched to Oak
Hill cemetery where appropriate ser.
vices were held, after which the graves
of the deceased members of the lodges
were decorated with flowers.
The parade was formed in front of
the hall of Owosso lodge, No. SO and
moved to the church. The organiza
tions in line were Canton No. 6; Star oi
Hope Rebekahs No. 76; Colfax Re
bekahs, No. 273; Colfax lodge No. 43t
and Owosso lodge No. SO, l. o. o. F.
After the services, the parade, led by
a five. piece fife and drum corps. moved
to the cemetery Owosso lodge No. 81
has 10 former members and Colfaz
lodge 80 members, buried there. Thos
Wiley was marshal of the day and wa
assisted by Harry Mccall, of Colfa,
lodge; John Abel, of Owosso lodge, ano
Wilson Brooks of Canton No. 9.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
lainssburg Pioneer Dies.

David Houghton, 72 years old, a pio'
neer of Sciota township, succumbed to
long illness at his home in Laings-
burg Sunday afternoon. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock from the Laingsburg Congrega-
tional church, of which the deceased
was member, and interment made in
the Laingsburg cemetery.
Mr.. HoughtoD was born in Milford,
Mich, and came to Sciota at an early
age. Until about two years ago he
lived on farm south of the village,
then moving to Laingsburg. He was
considered we'll to do and was highly
esteemed by all who knew him. He
affiliated with the Odd Fellows.
Surviving are the widow, four sons,
James of Laingsburg, Samuel of Bay
City, Rev. Roy Houghton of Brattle-
boro, Vt, ana DR.. George Houghton of
Caledonia, Kent county, and one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Walter Berry of Laingsburg.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Whitman In Trouble Again.

Hiram Whitman of Perry township
was again in the county Jail Monday as
a result of renewal of the property
line trouble which started last fall
when he and his brother were both
damaged as result of a fight over their
property. Hiram was placed on pro-
baton and since then the brother has
sold his land to A. B. Finch who began
the erection of fence, which
Hiram tore down. The Perry author
ties wished Whitman sentenced on the
charge on which he is on probation but
Judge Miner refused until it was shown
that the man was guilty of trespass.
After conference with Mr.. Finch
and Prosecuting Attorney Collins,
Tuesday, an agreement was reached
whereby Whitman agrees as to the
boundary line and is allowed to harvest
a crop of corn which he has planted on
Finch's land. Whitman has been re-
leased from Jail
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
owOsso-NEw
LoTHRoP RAILROAD
To be Considered at a Meeting in
New Lothrop Next Monday-of-
flciais Of Ann Arbor Railroad
To be Present.

~ 10 FToS6nt'
The committee of the Owosso I'm
provement Association appointed some
time ago to make an endeavor to in
terest the officials of the Ann Arbor
Railroad in extending the present line
running from this city to the coal mines
at Six Mile Creek have secured prom
ise from General Manager Towsley
that he will go over the proposed route
on Monday next and will meet the
citizens of New Lothrop and Hazelton
township to discuss the possibilities of
constructing the line. Mr.. Towsley
will doubtless be accompanied by some
of the other officials of the road, in
Guiding the engineer who will later
make preliminary survey, and by a
large delegation of Owosso citizens.
New Lothrop citizens are wide awake
to this movement and will leave no
stone unturned to secure railroad con-
nection with this city. Representatives
of the coal properties located near New
Lothrop will be present from Saginaw
and Bay City to give the project
boost as the construction of the line
will mean the developing of their pro.
perty. The meeting will undoubtedly
be largely attended.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12

Bert s. Griffin was born il the town.
ship of Tyrone, in Livingston county in
April 1874, and his early life was spent
on farm in which work he has been
has been resident of Shiawassee
county for seventeen years, most of
which time was spent at Durand. At
that village he served with credit on the
board of aldermen and was elected
treasurer of the village for two terms.
Nearly eight years ago he was appointed
deputy sheriff at Durand and his work
during the four years under Ex-Sheriff
Watson was 80 exceedingly good that
that when the present Sheriff e. j..
Herrick was sworn in as chief officer of
the county he named MIR. Griffin as his
under.sheriff He came to Corunna in
January 1911 and has proven himself
an active and aggressive officer in every
particular. AS first assistant to Sheriff
Herrick he has had abundant opportun
ity to know the work of the Office, and
the needs of the county as regards law
enforcement. He has the courage to
undertake any work that might come
to him. AS der-sheriff he has never
been found wanting and it is reasonable
to believe that if elected he will do the
work with credit to himself and in a
manner that will be satisfactory to the
people of the county. ADV
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Sportsmen Active.

The Shiawasse Sportsmen Association
held meeting Tuesday at Chris Rent
schler's studio and heard reports and
discussed giving fish dinner for the
100 members of the association.
The game protection committee has
leased 400 acres of land in Bennington
township from Clayton Thomas, Lille
Ogden, Judson r. Smith and Burns,
Eugene and Lester Brewer for five
years, the land to constitute a game
preserve. 1t is well covered with
woods much being wild land Another
tract in Antrim township will probably
be secured.
The county organization will join the
state association in the near future.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
!. Q. Q. E. No. 90 Officers.

Owosso Lodge No. SO, l. o. o. F.,
elected the following officers Friday
evening:
Noble Grand-Oscar Terrill.
Vice Grand-Wm. II. Turner.
Secretary-John q. Doane.
Treasurer n. B. Collins.
Representatives to Grand Lodge
Stanley Babbitt, Guy Stanton,
Alternates-G. Doane, W. Brooks.
District Deputy Grand Master-Ward
B. Carl.
Captain. Doane.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Commencement Program

Vernon, June 9.-The following pro,
gram will be rendered at the commence.
ment exercises of the Vernon high
school, Thursday evening, June Is, at
the Nj. E, church:
Music, 1880 to -Satterlees Or,
chestra, Owosso.
Invocation-Rev. E. A. Cross.
Fairy Voices" The Cuckoo" High
school choir.
The Modern Woman" - Lois L.
Brooks
Pathways of Peace"-Ethel c. Wal
lace.
Valedictory-Fred W. Pierce
Music-Orchestra
Address-Hon. Guy w. Selby.
Music-Orchestrs
Presentation of Diplomas-G. Hack
ney, principal.
Benediction-Rev. T. e. Bennett.
A small admission fee sufficient to
cover expenses, will be asked Adults,
15c; children lOc.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
preached next Sunday evening in the
Congregational church by Rev. Thos
K. Bennett.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
STATE CONVENTION
Lutheran Young Peoples Societies
Hold Successful Meetings.

Hold Successful Meetings.
The state convention of the Walther
league, consisting of the Lutheran
Young Peoples societies, which began
its sessions last Saturday afternoon
at the l. o. D, F. temple, came to
close Sunday evening and Monday
about 200 delegates and visitors enjoyed
an outing at McCurdy park.
The state officers as we'll as Prof L.
A. Klein. general field secretary, OF
Fort Wayne, Ind, were present Prof.
Klein delivered several addresses dur,
ing the convention, giving encourage
ment to the members of the league and
urging all to prove themselves true
Christians and Lutherans.
Sunday special sermons were preach.
ed at Salem's Lutheran church by the
pastor, Rev. Theodore Hahn and Prof,
o. Hensel. The members of the league
marched in body from the temple to
the church. Special music was ren-
dered by the choir, under the direction
of Prof. William J. Rudow, and Prof
Klein added a pleasing vocal solo to the
musical program.
Much enthusiasm was shown during
the sessions of the convention. The
1915 convention will be held in Saginaw
an invitation having been received from
the mayor of that city and from the
mayor of that city and from the board
of commerce. There were thirty. seven
cities represented here, with total at
tendance of about 400.
The Walther league was organized
twenty-five years ago by three small
societies, and now has membership OF
over 10000, haying members in every
large city in the United States. The
organization is growing rapidly, Michi'
gan having added twelve new societies
to the league in membership of $50.
The total membership in the state is
$1,000
Much Of the success of the league in
Michigan is due to the efforts of VIM,
Dettman of Jackson, state president,
while Prof. Klein is doing equally as
good work all over the country, Chss,
/ H. Wietzke, president of the Owosso
society, is deserving of much credit for
the good work done here.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12

tifty.six members of the United Com
mercial Travellers of Owosso. went to
Saginaw, Friday, to attend the annual
convention of their order. They are
hoping to take first prize as the uni
forms they are to wear in the parade
are exceptionally neat and attractive.
Clarke Carmody, w. Williams street,
entertained at a Z o'clock dinner Wed.
nesday evening, the guests being mem
bers of the Friar club. Charles Mar.
shall of Detroit. who is the guest of
Arthur Christian, was the out of town
guest.
DIR. and Mrs. T. B. Scott have rented
their home on West Oliver street for
couple of months to Mr.. Romeyn,
sales manager of the American Mallea.
bles company. Mr.. Romeyn's mother
and sisters, of New York City, will
arrive next week and will remain here
for some time. Mrs. Scott and sons will
leave June 20 for London. Ont, to visit
before going to Bayfield,, on Lake
Huron, where they will spend the sum
mer with Mrs. Scott's sister and family
DR.. Scott will Join them later.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12

Assistant Postmaster John Williams,
Saginaw, West Side, was caller at the
post Office Tuesday.
President Snyder of the Michigan
Agricultural College has presented his
resignation effective at the close of the
next college year.
The postal savings deposits at the
Owosso postoffice continue to show a
small increase nearly every month,
that for May amounting to $276. 90.
Mr., and Mrs. E. P. Lord of Byron,
have been guests during the week at
the home of r. A. Lord and Fl. e.
Needham.
Mrs. r. R. Hart and Mrs. G. o. Lor-
ing went to Detroit Thursday to visit
Mrs w. E. Collins, Mr.. Hart and Mr.
Loring will spend the week end there
A daughter was born Wednesday to
Mr.. and Mrs c. J. Moldenhauer of
Bath, Mrs. Moldenhauer was form
erly Miss Margaret Lewis, Of this city.
Eli Rigelout Venice township far
mer, and Miss Louise Hoffman, whose
home is near Vernon, were married
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Kitely of Long
mont, Colorado, are expected to arrive
in the city tomorrow for visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Kill
patrick.
Mrs. Effie Manning Perry of Bay
City, was guest of Miss Maud Nor.
rice, Tuesday. Mrs Perry has beer
teaching music in the schools at Athenl
for several months.
Roy e. Pierce of Caledonia, and Mis-,
Alice Comstock of Covunna, were united
In marriage Wednesday evening at The
Asbury M. E. parsonage, Rev. J. p
Cooper officiating. For the present they
] will reside in Corunna.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Annual Meeting of Rural Carriers

Members of the Shiawassee Rural
Letter Carriers association and their
ladies, to the number of about 80, gath
cred Saturday night at the First M. E.
church in this city, for the annual meet.
ing of the association. A banquet and
social time were enjoyed, and tie fol.
lowing officers were elected President,
William Alexander, Owosso; vice presi
dent, James Fee, New Lothrop; secre'
tary treasurer, L. P. Royce, Cwosso
members executive committee, Messrs.
William Collins of Henderson, and Mr..
Hess of New Lothrop.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Evangelical Y. p A. Officers.

The Y. 2. A. of the Evangelical
church met at the home of Miss Laura
Ortwine, N. Water street, Monday
evening and elected the following Of
fcers President, Miss Cornelia Mat
toon; vice president, Miss Laura Ort-
wine; secretary, Miss Erma Ross; re-
cording secretary, Miss Edna Wilkie;
treasurer Lewis Hayes organist, Miss
Emma Schultz chorister, Miss Minnie
Zuhlke.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Paving Specifications Ready.

The specifications for.re- paving Wash.
ington aud Main streets are completed
and the work will be begun about July
under the direction of Commissioner
of Public Improvements Hanscom, the
cost being estimated at $lS,4l4 "a, 60
per cent of which will be assessed
against the property abutting the pave
ment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Queen Esther Circle.

The Queen Esther Circle of the Cor.
unna Avenue M. E. church was enter.
tanned by Misses Clara and Mabel Ash
ton at their home on Glenwood avenue
Friday evening. The routine business
was transacted, after which the annual
election of officers was held which re-
suited as follows:
President-Miss Helen Cudney.
Vice President-Miss Dorothy Har'
rison.
Secretary-Mlss Annie Lawrence.
Treasurer-Miss Gladys VanHoten.
A program Of vocal and Instruments
solos and readings was enjoyed, after
which social hour was spent and re
freshments served.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Charged With Forgery.

Earl Valentine came to Owosso Mon
day from the farm of Eugene Cowell, a
farmer living near the Goss school
house. and attempted to pass checks
for $2s which it is claimed were forged.
He was arrested Tuesday morning and
claimed that he was drunk on hard
cider and did not remember filing out
the checks. He was arraigned before
Justice Friegel and bound over to the
circuit court on charge of forgery,
bail being fixed at 5000. An employee
named Truax used some of Cowell's
checks in the same way two years ago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Gabriel-Ausfin.

Miss Katherine, daughter of Mrs. G.
Gabriel, and John G. Austin, were
united in marriage Wednesday evening
at 8 o'clock, at the brides home on
South Water street, Rev. Theodore G.
Hahn of Salems Lutheran church, per.
forming the ceremony in the presence
of near relatives. Afterward wedding
luncheon was served and Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin left by automobile for Flint.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12

L. M. woodin has sold his his entire
cherry crop for this year to Loomis &
Osmer. His trees hang full and the
prospect is for large yield of excellent
fruit. Mr.. woodin has cut his alfalfa
during the week and is more than
pleased with the crop. it being the
second years growth. Two more crops
will undoubtedly be cut. during the
season.
Judge Miner has held court in Howell
during the week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Fined For Selling Cider.

Elmer Evans of st. Johns, was fined
$50 Monday for selling two gallons of
cider to G. Lang in 1912. His con-
yiction for violating the local option
law was set aside by the supreme court
but he plead guilty to another charge
and was fined.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Hearing on Stopping Trains.

The state railroad commission will
hold hearing June l6 at Lansing, on
the question of inadequate service for
the smaller towns east and west from
Owosso on the Grand Trunk railroad,
it being claimed that it is impossible to
leave home and return by rail the same
day,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Cut Out the Rye.

The usual annual warning is being
given farmers to cut rye out of wheat
fields to avoid low grading of their
wheat when it is offered for SALE OBJ
servation shows many wheat fields
about the county offer opportunity to
follow the advice.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Annual Convention.

The sixteenth annual convention of
the Shiawassee county branch of the
international Order of Kings Daugh.
ters and Sons was held on Wednesday
at the Congregational church in this
city. Sixty delegates were present.
Mrs. G. s. Watson of Owosso, was
elected county president and Mrs. Frank
Clark of Vernon, secretary and treas.
urer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Freight House Burned.

The Grand Trunk freight house at
Vernon and the contents were destroyed
by fire Tuesday morning with loss of
81 900 on the building and $500 on con-
tents, all covered by insurance. The
origin of the fire is unknown.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Bert S. Griffin, Republican Candi-
date For Sheriff at the August
Primaries.
Primaries.

II nominated and elected to the Office
of Sheriff / will fully recognize my duty
as the executive branch of the govern
ment of the State of Michigan as ap-
piled to Shiawassee County, and l will
take the initiative in the enforcement
of all laws.
BERT S. GRIFFIN.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
Shiawassee County Battalion of Civil
War Veterans Attention.

All Comrades attending tn Thirty
sixth Encampment at Jackson on June
IS are requested to fall in the parade
as and with the Shiawassee County
Battalion.
PHILLIP KLINE,
Col. Commanding
J. w. SMITH, Adjt
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12

Parcel pest packages can be sent to
Siberia after July lst at the rate of ~
cents pound or fraction, limited to II
pounds; the packages may also be
registered.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-06-12
CLOSE JULY q.
Business Places Will Observe Ma
tional Holiday.

At the Tuesday luncheon of the I'm
provement Association the retailers
present decided to close their places of
business all day on Saturday, July A..
The stores will be open Friday evening
previous.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-06
RRIDPORT,

The Ladies' society will hold a social
at the vestry Thursday evening, Febru-
airy 18th. A literary entertainment will
be provided.
Mrs L. NJ. Dayton recently visited her
sister in Middlebury.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Swinton were re-
cent visitors at Crown Point.
A few of the neighbors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Dumas gave them a surprise Sat
urday evening, it being their 50th we'd
ding anniversary.
The Friendly club will give a special
entertainment at the vestry, Wednesday
evening, February 18th.
Joseph Bessett is recovering from his
recent illness.
Mrs. Gonyea of Crown Point was
brought here for burirl this week.
The horse belonging to G. j. Barbour,
which was seriously cut while drawing
a load of sand, is on the road to re,
covery.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-06
DON'TS.

Don't depend on others to pull you
through. Paddle your own canoe and
help the weaker too.
Don't jest at the mistakes of others
You never made mistake? Shake
but remember the liars lake.
Don't waste time dreaming of profits
Keep busy make things hum, and
profits must come.
Don't forget this is the sanitary age
Fine. fresh. pure goods displayed In
clean. attractive way are sure to pay
Don't get mad because people want
things just so. Do their will. fill the
bill and fill your till.
Don't think other people are fools
because you think you're not
Don't be unreasonable. This refers
TO both hen and men. A hen can't dc
any more than hen. nor can men do
more than is in them.
Don't go to church on Sunday anC
think that makes amends for selling
rotten eggs all week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-06
vERGENNEs.

Prospect Cemetery association held its
annual meeting Tuesday afternoon and
elected board of trustees as follows /:
Capt. G.. E. Parker, G. n. Strong, X. l..
KinRsland, G.. F. o. Kimball, w. A.
Sheriff., A. w. Norton and H. G.. Her
rick. AT meeting of the trustees the
following officers were elected: Presi.
dent, Charles II. Strong; secretary and
treasurer, Arthur w. Norton; superin.
tendent, G. F. o. Kimball. A vote of
thanks was given A. w. Morton and G.
F. o. Kimball for the faithful and eff
Gent discharge of their duties.
Prof. NJ. NJ. Morrison and the members
of his class in agriculture visited the
farm of Raymond Bristol at Waltham to
judge cattle Tuesday.
The Epworth League of Ferrisburg
will hold a box social in the vestry of the
church Friday evening.
Mrs. Herbert Booth is suffering from
severe burn on her right arm caused by
boiling lard,
w. w. Swing has gone on an extended
business trip through New England, New
York and Pennsylvania.
Joseph Allen, son of MIR. and Mrs. AL
bert Larrow of this city, and Miss Jennie
Elizabeth, daughter of the late George
Langway, were married Wednesday
morning at nine o'clock at St. Peters
Church, the Rev L. A Vezina official.
ing. Henry Langway, brother of the
bride, was best man and Miss Ella
Larrow, sister of the groom, acted as
bridesmaid. The bride wore white silk
lace over light blue messaline gown.
She woe veil The bridesmaid wore
dark blue silk, with hat to match. A
wedding breakfast was served at the
home of the groom's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Larrow left on the noon train for
wedding trip of a week. A reception
will be given Mr.. and Mrs. Larrow at the
Grange hall February II. They will
make their home with his parents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-06
PECULIAR AFTER EFFECTS
OF GRIP THIS YEAR
LEAVES KlNDEYS IN WEAKENED
CONDITION

Doctors in all parts of the country have
been kept busy with the epidemic OF grip
which has visited so many homes. The
symptoms of grip this year are often very
distressing and leave the system in run
down condition, particularly the kidneys
which seem to suffer most, as almost
every victim complains of lame back and
urinary troubles which should not be
neglected, as these danger signals often
lead to dangerous kidney troubles. Drug
gists report large sale on DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root which so many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack of the grip. Swamp
Root is great kidney, liver and bladder
remedy, and beingan herbal compound,
has a gentle healing effect on the
kidney, which is almost Immediately
noticed in most cases by those
who try it. DIR. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, offer to send sample size
bottle of Swamp Root, on receipt of ten
cents, to every sufferer who requests it, A
trial will convince any one who may be
in need of it. Regular size bottles Scots,
and 81 90. For sale at all druggists. Be
sure to mention this paper.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-02-06
MONkTON.

The next meeting of Florona Grange
will be Friday evening, February 10.
The first and second degrees will be
worked on four new members.
r. c. LaRose has taken the E. H..
Palmer farm and will move there this
week.
B. G. Lawrence and daughter visited
his brother, DR.. w. E. Lawrence, at
Keene, N. H., last week where their
daughter was operated upon for appendi-
citis. She will remain there until fully
recovered before she returns home.
D. A. Donahue and family of Starks.
boro were guests of his brother, w. c.
Donahue over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs B. G. Comstock expect to
move to Salisbury, where he has en-
ployment for the season.
D. E. Mech has gone to hospital at
Burlington for medical treatment.
There is to be public dance at Wood
men hall Friday evening.