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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
MAY COMBINE EXPRESS OFFICES.

The Owosso. Offices of the Wells
Fargo and the American Express
Companies will be combined, if the
plans of the two corporations are
given the approval of the people and
the state railroad commission. Ap-
piication has been made to the COM
mission by the companies for per-
mission to make the change and the
commission has written to Mayor
BRANDED asking him to advise that
body as to whether or not there are
any reasonable grounds on which to
object to the consolidation.
The letter follows:
Lansing, Mich, Feb. 5, 1914.
Hon. j. Fl. BRANDED, Mayor
Owosso, Mich.
Dear Sir:-We are advised by the
American and Wells-Fargo Express
Companies now maintaining separ-
ate Offices in your city, that they
wish to combine the two They have
asked for authority from this body
to make the change, giving assur-
ance that it will not interfere with
the service in detrimental way, but
on the contrary will improve it. The
authority to make the change is ask
ed that the companies may meet the
new conditions under which they
have been forced to operate.
We ask that you take this matter
up with your council and the citi-
ZenS of your city and advise us as
to whether or not there are any rea-
sonable grounds for objecting to the
charge. The commission would re-
serve the right, if authority is grant
ed to combine the offices, to order a
separation thereof in case the SER
vice rendered by one Office is not
satisfactory.
Respectfully yours,
Michigan State X. r. Commission.
w. ]. Bowling, local agent of the
Wells-Fargo Co. stated Thursday
morning that he had heard nothing
of the proposed change, but ex-
pressed the opinion that it. was in
keeping with the plan express COM
panies are putting into effect all ov-
er the state and country.
Fred NJ. Stevens, agent for the
American, declared that the plan
would not only save the company
money, but would result in giving
tho patrons of the company better
service.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
circuit Court.

The case of the Industrial Realty Co.
of Flint. against A. B. Freeman and F.
Durham of Durham Of Durand has
been continued over the term.
Earl Simpson of Burns township, one
of the jurors of this term of the circuit
court was seized by illness Thursday
and was excused for, the term.
The case in which verdict of no
cause of action was given by jury on
note sued by John Finch of New York
against Calkins & Augsburg of Durand
will be appealed to the supreme court.
Edith q. Carpenter has been granted
a divorce from Bert ]. Carpenter and is
given custody of their two children and
allowed SIS week alimony. :,
Herman Wietzel of Owosso, was fined
$15, being given to April to pay, and
placed on probation for year by Judge
Miner for furnishing liquor to minor
and he must refrain from the use of
liquor for the year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Burton.

Born, Friday, Jan. Both, 20 NJ aud
Mrs Geo Post. son-Miss Mary Van,
buskirk who visited her sister Aneis
Wright, part of last week, returned
to her home in Grand Rapids, Monday
-Silas Bailey was called to Fen1eC
the last of the week by the death auG
funeral of his sister-Miss Grace
Young OF Perry, spent the weekend
with Harriet Cadz-Mrs N N Eesd
of Owosso spent Tuesday withuMr and
Mrs f Wright-Mason Stiff wGs chs
guest Monday night Of his cousin Ell
wood Mason--In spite of the terTidls
storm Saturday there were 75 preseat
at the M p Aid at Mr. and Mrs K l.
Frank Wright has hozg5t
Saul Roosas interest in the blacksmith
shop-Mrs Dewey Mckenzie of De,
rand, spent last week with her psTeotg
Mr. and Mrs Alex Pnrves - Rev aud
Mrs FL E Leininger and daughter EeSea.
of Elsie, visited at the home of Nh eat
Mrs Humphrey Scott one day last wesk
Mrs Walter Spade and Albert Er>
skin of Riverdale, spent one day chs
past week with Mr. and Mrs Fcaak
Wright-Mr and Mrs U q Stiff enter
tanned at tea Saturday evening Rev
and Mrs J d Young and son 1ohp- Of
Perry and Rev and Mrs F E KunsnaE
and daughter Miss Grace--Calria
Willoughby lost valuable COW Gus
day last week-Mr and Mrs w Y.
Giles attended the Burton Farmers Q0t
Wednesday at the home Of Mr. and Mcs
w j Brookins of Middlebury-Ttc
men of Burton will give their enEosl
supper Thursday evening, Feb. -. in
the NJ p church parlors. 1t will be sC.
oyster supper instead Of chicken PIE.
A program consisting of speeches, reci.
tations and special music in honor of
Lincoln's birthday. Price Doc for s1rlte
a 15c for children. Every body coc1e
and have good time and help the
good cause along. Your pTeeence it
greatly desired.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
OWoSSo Girls Work

The Sunset Magazine, one of those
beautifully pictured boom journals Of
the west. contains fine picture in the
February number of Miss Arizona
Bonaze Wimple, formerly of Owosso,
and tells Of her fine work in the 9 ate
of Washington in domestic science and
now as food inspector in Tacoma. She
has made a remarkable record and her
education and preparation is a credit
to the Owosso schools and the Michigan
Agriculture college.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Death of D. A. Howe.

Darius A. Howe, aged 81 years, died
Tuesday at the home of his daughter
Mrs. jackson Fairman in this city after
an illness of one week following stroke
of paralysis. Deceased was born in
North Hadley, Mass coming to Oak
land county Michigan when young and
to Ovid in 1860. After long business
career in Ovid he came to Owosso to
make his home with his daughter, who
with one son William, survive him
The funeral was held Wednesday, Rev
@. III. Hanks officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Add i8O Members.

The contest for new members for the
Owosso Young Women's Christian AS.
sociation just closed resulted in the ad-
ding of 1S0 new members. Miss Cor
nelia Mattoon's blue workers securing
6S; Miss Minnie McCormick's orange
workers 81 and Miss Gertrude Hahns
red workers IS. The association is
prospering and prospects are for ban
ner year in every line of work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
North owosso Farmers Club.

The January meeting was held with
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Place and son Karl,
"Willow Spring Park" farm. After a
social hour fine repast was served that
was much enjoved. Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Demorest were received into member
ship This was the day for the annual
election OF officers and Mrs Getman in
few we'll chosen words thanked the
club for their hearty cooperation the
past year. The club responded by
promptly and unanimously e.electing
her president for another year. Other
officers are as follows
Vice president-Mr. T. W. Stiles.
Secy-treas-Mrs. s. X. Henderson.
Director-Mrs. E. o. Place.
Chaplain-Mrs. A. F. Stewart.
A solo by Rev. J. q. York, THE Lord
Is My Shepherd" was very much ap-
preciated.
DR.. G. Mccormick was present and
gave talk on sanitation. He says
it is matter that should interest all
farmers, as pure air, pure food, pure
water and plenty of sunshine, tend to-
ward longevity. Farmers should have
their buildings planned SO as to have
plenty of light and ventilation especially
the sleeping rooms in the home. Very
often the well is in a bad location to
keep pure, that the live stock should be
kept pure and clean. The hands should
, be we'll washed before each milking.
Impure milk reaps harvest of death
among the babies of the city every year.
Cholera infantum is not as prevalent
among babies of the rural districts as in
years past. He believes it is because of
the fact that farmers are becoming en-
| lightened along lines of sanitation
The many anti-tuberculosis societies are
doing much to stamp out this dread
disease. They are teaching the people
how to care for themselves and to use
discretion. The disease is preventable
and durable in its early stages. The
saloon is great factor in the spread Of
tuberculosis and its effects are terrible
To keep well one should eat sparingly
and keep the human sewerage c'ean.
"How to keep hens for profit" Mr..
Greenwald has found from experience
that it depends on the individual, that
many good farmers, good stockmen will
NEGLECT the hens. According to his
figures hen after being purchased for
rs cents can be made to turn profit Of
$1.S0 with eggs at 30 cents per dozen.
In very pleasing manner Mrs. G.. l..
Taylor gave reading America For
Me-"
"How may we cultivate the habit of
observation" E. o. Dewey thinks we
are apt to go too fast, that we do not
take careful note OF what we see but
are apt to mediate on what we have
seen after we are away from 1t. Rev.
York would make note of what we
observe as one is apt to forget, and this
increases power to observe.
(Which would be of more benefit to
the consumer of Owosso and the farmers
of shiawsssee county, county fair or
a retail market place. Mr.. Dewey
thinks the market would be; it would
bring the producer and consumer to.
gether. Mr.. A. T. Stewart thinks
Owosso two small tor retail mark ct
owned by the city. Mr.. g. L. Taylor
thinks the two distinctly apart; both
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06

The December tax rt II for the city of
Owosso was completed and turned over
to City Treasurer Wright, Monday and
he has until March first to collect the
$3.50, 568.47 on the roll. The state tax
is $20,S34. As, the school tax $4,000 36.
the county tax $lt, ,161. % the remainder
being" special taxes. The rate is the
highest eyer assessed, the state tax and
the county road taxes bringing the rate
up to $40. 80 per $1,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Craig-Foss.

The marriage of Miss Orie M. Graf
and Lester E. Foss was solemnized by
Rev E j. Cross at the brides home
on Macarthur street in Corunna, Wed.
nesday, in the presence of thirty-fiye
friends and relatives. A five course
wedding dinner was served and after
congratulations the bride and groom
left for trip of two weeks. On their
return they will reside on Macarthur
street in Corunna The couple are
among the most popular young people
of Corunna, and host of friends join
in congratulations.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Railroads Indicted.

The Ann Arbor Railroad was in-
cluded with others in indictments by a
grand jury at Chicago last week on the
charge of giving rebates to Swift & Co.
meat packers of Chicago. The charge
against the Ann Arbor dates back of it's
management by the present officials.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Board of Health Warning.

Health Officer DR.. w. E. Ward re-
quests that particular care be taken to
guard against skin diseases at this time
Of the year as there are cases of small.
'pox in some cities in the state. Any
case that might lead to smallpox should
be reported and dag gnosed Immediately.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06

would be benefit. A market '>9lscS
well managed to protect both the eOH~
sumner and producer would be a bene9t.
A vote of thanks was given the host
and hostess and the meeting closed "a
meet In February with Mr.. and Mrs
Al. Amos.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Respectfully yours,
Michigan State X. X. Commission.

The injunction and foreclosure pro.
ceedings of the Detroit Trust Go.
trustee, against the Fenton Light &
Power Co., will be heard in the Shia-
wassee circuit court Feb. "a. 1t was
transferred from Genesee county.
Edgerton Wilson will leave Monday
for Marshall for short visit, after
which he will go to O'Neil, Neb., to
visit his father. Miss Mona Bryson en-
tertained few friends Thursday even
ing in honor of Mr.. Wilson.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
City Wins $50 Verdict.

The City of Owosso was awarded .
verdict Of $50 against the Michigan
Central Railroad in the circuit court
Friday for damages caused by blocking
q crossing and preventing the FIRE de-
partment from reaching q fire. The
case will probably be appealed to the
supreme court. . .,-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06

The annual Junior play will begivte-
this year on February 27. The Fresh
man." difficult comedy, with q
change of scenery in each act will bo
given Robert Storrer is in charge of
the production, and rehearsals will he
gin this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-06
Girls Continue Winning.

GIrIS Continue Winning.
Owoseo high school bssket ball girls
defeated Chesaning 25 to 90 at Chesan.
ing Friday evening.
The Owosso high boys lost to Mt.
Pleasant high boys at Mt. Pleasant 81
10 IA.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22
COMING EVENTS.
ELLSWORTH.

Wednesday apd Thursday, July % and
%, at Unitarian church, Ellsworth-Ban-
cock county Unitarian conference. In
stallation of Rev. j. W. Tickle as pastor OF
Ellsworth church Wednesday evening at
7.3O. Supper in yestry; 25 cents.
Wednesday July 20, afternoon and even
ing, at Methodist church lawn - Lawn
social by the Calendar society.
Friday evening, July "a, at Society hall
Dance.
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. and 6,
at Hancock hall - Unitarian fair under
management of Woman's alliance.
FAMILY REUNIONS.
Saturday, Aug. 15-Salisbury flmiIy at
Beech Hill pond, Otis.
FAIR DATES.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Sept. 1, and 3-Bluehill fair.
Wednesday, Oct. 7-Mariaviile grange
fair.
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 9 and
10-Eden fair.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22

made as result of the taking over OF the
Western Union by the telephone company.
This connection was terminated some
months ago, and the move of the local
office back to independent quarters is now
result. Mrs. E. G. Nash will remain as
manager of the local office.
Paul d. Sargent, engineer of State high
| way department, went over the Goose
Cove and Oak Point roads last Wednes-
| day, with the view of recommending what
| repairs should be made to render the roads
| safe for automobile traffic while the Tren-
| ton road is closed for State highway work.
While no official recommendation has
been made public, it is understood Mr..
Sargent will recommend the expenditure
| of few hundred dollars on the Goose
| Cove road.
Gilman P. Smith, well known in Ellis
| worth, died Thursday at his home in Ban
| gor, in the sixty-ninth year OF his age.
| Mr.. Smith for few years made his home
| in Ellsworth. He was a member of Ly-
gonia lodge, F. and A. NJ, of this city.
He was a veteran of the Civil war, serv-
| ing as musician in the 18th Maine. He
| served nearly three years. Mr.. Smith was
Scottish Rite Mason, and member OF the
Knights of Pythias and the G. A. r. For
| some years he was in the shoe business
| in Harrington, and later with the Sawyer
Boot & Shoe Co., of Bangor, as travelling
salesman. He was compelled to give up
business about two years ago on account
OF ill health. He leaves a widow, one
son - Irving Roy, and two daughters
| Mrs. George E. Parsons, of Castine, and
Mrs. E. Edward Coffin, OF Harrington.
Capt. John A. Lord is planning to take
ter. Capt. Lord, who is seventy-eight
years old, says he has always wanted to
| take this trip, and as he will never be any
younger, he has decided to take it now.
He has sailed good many miles of salt
water in his day, making foreign voyages,
but has never visited Pacific ports. He
expects to sail in January in the 1900
ton steamship Cleveland, from New York.
The first stop will be Havana, then Kings
ton, Jamaica, and to Colon, through the
Panama canal to the Pacific. stop will
he made at San Francisco to visit the ex-
position. Thence the steamer will sail
for Hilo and Honolulu and across to
Japan and China, the Philippine Islands,
Batavia, Singapore, Rangoon, Ceylon,
Bombay, India, and home by way of the
Suez canal, the Mediterranean, England,
Germany and Boston. Stops of from one
to ten days will be made at various ports
for sightseeing. The whole trip will
occupy 140 days.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22
KILLED ON RAILROAD.
Well Known Franklin Road Woman
the Victim.

the Victim.
Mrs. Nelson Stewart, an aged and high
ly-esteemed resident of Franklin Road,
was killed by the north bound passenger
train shortly after o'clock this morning,
near herhome.
Mrs. Stewart had been to call on her
son, Postmaster George T.. Stewart, near
the station, and was returning to her own
home by the railroad track. She had al
most reached the path leading to her own,
home.
She was walking toward the train, and
stepped aside into the ditch as it ap-
preached. Just as the locomotive reached
her, according to the fireman, Mrs. Stew
ard, either because of dizziness at the
movement of the train, or because of
tripping, pitched forward, striking
against the pilot beam OF the locomotive.
The body was hurled from the track,
and not badly mangled, but death was
practically instantaneous.
| Coroner Barry G. Austin, of Ellsworth,
was called, and after viewing the body,
removed it to the home. A jury will be
summoned and inquest held.
Mrs. Stewart was one of the highly
esteemed residents of Franklin Road,
kind, motherly woman, loved by all who
knew her. She leaves husband, four
sons-George, Charles, Merrill and Emer-
son, all of Hancock, and one daughter,
Mrs. Matte Remission. She is also sur
vived by two George W. Goog-
ms, of Hancock, and Edward Googins, of
Lewiston.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22

Miss Helen Adams has returned from
visit in Calais.
Miss Beulah Welt, of Rockport, is visit
ing at the Methodist parsonage.
Mrs. Alma Whittemore, of Bangor, is at
the Richards homestead on Bridge hill.
| Mrs. Matte B. Hartman, of Boston, is
the guest OF her sister, Mrs. Fred Fl. Os-
good.
Miss Helen Ketchum, OF Wollaston,
Mass, is the guest of Mrs. Martin L.
Adams.
Mrs. Henry L. Russell, of Warren, is the
guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Austin K.
Russell.
Miss Blanche Mcfarland, OF Washing
ton, d. c., called on friends in Ellsworth
Saturday.
Miss Christina Doyle is spending the
week at Shady Nook, the guest of Mrs. F.
c. Burrill.
Miss Lucy r. Osg ood, of abody, Mass,
is spending part OF her summer vacation
| in Ellsworth.
Mrs. G. F. Newman left Monday for a
visit with her daughter, Mrs. D. Shirley
Norris at Bar Harbor.
F. H. Osgood is running an automobile
| in connection with his stable, his son
Wendell acting as driver.
| Mrs. l.. w. Higgins, with two children,
Of East Milton, Mass, is with her par
ents. J, p Southard and wife
Rev. w. H. Lyon, D. d., former pastor
of the Ellsworth Unitarian church, is ex
pected to preach here next Sunday.
| Mrs. T. s. Bridges and daughter Evan
geline have returned to their home in this
city, after several weeks at Bucksport.
Some confusion was caused in the Uni
tartan church last Sunday owing to the
bellows of the organ being in need of re-
pair.
DIR. A. c. Hagerthy has purchased of the
Alexander B. Black estate the business
block on Main street occupied by Fl. c.
Austin & Co.
Miss Emma Eppes and her niece, Miss
Louise Eppes, who have been in Natick,
Mass, for the past year, are at their home
here for the summer.
Mrs. Robert Barrett, of Brooklyn,
N. Y, with Mrs. John K. Parker, of
Brooklyn, as her guest, is at the Treat
farm for the summer.
Morris w. Knowlton, of Washington,
d. c., has Joined his wife and little
daughter here for his vacation at the home
of his parents, John F. Knowlton and
wife.
Mrs. W. c. Lowell, of Somerville, Mass,
is visiting her parents, q. P. Dorr and
wife. Mr.. Lowell will join his wife here
the last of this month, for visit of two
weeks.
Leslie w. Beckwith, wife and daughter
returned to Boston Sunday. They were in
town few days after spending their va
cation at the Treworgy cottage, Conten-
tion Cove.
The supper to be given this evening at
the Unitarian vestry in connection with
the county conference, is not public, but
free TO members of the parish and out-of-
town visitors to the conference.
Mrs. Arthur Fl. Merriam, of Essex,
Conn, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank 8. LSfd Mr.. Merriam, who
accompanied her, arriving here last Thurs
day, returned to Essex Saturday.
Mrs. Josephine Farrell, of Ellsworth,
Mrs. Florence Dewey, and Miss Mabel
JOY, Of Portland, have lately been enter
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS THIS WEEK

A Holz-Bakery.
Lost-Suit box.
For sale--Boat.
For reimbursement.
Notice Of foreclosure--Wm M Bragdon.
Notice-Otter Greek Bridge Co.
Exec notice-Mary NJ Ward.
Eta Owens-Libel for divorce.
William Whiting-Insurance.
Wanted-Salesmen.
Alleys Market.
II Osgood--Auto livery.
Admr notice-Thomas w Ash,
Exec notice-William NJ Howard.
PORTLAND, ME-:
The Twitchell Champlin Co.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22

CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
Trains arrive,at Ellsworth from the west at
500, Ils, lib, il.58 q. M, 4.2l, 6l8 p. m.
Sundays, 6.55 a. M, 7lS, 9.11, Ills q. m, $40
p. m.
Trains leave Ellsworth for the west at 7.s7 q.
m, l2.23, All, 5,35. 1921, 1897 p. m. Sundays,
$50 a. m, All, 5.35, 1921, 1927 p. m.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22
WEATHER IN ELLsW ORTIZ.

For Week Ending at Midnight Tuesday,
July Ell, 1914.
from observations taken at the power
station of the Bar Harbor & Union River
Power Co., in Ellsworth. Precipitation is
given in inches for the twenty-four hours
ending at midnight
Weather Precip-
Temperature conditions itation
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-22
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH PosroFrIoE.
In effect June 23, 1914.

MAILS RECEIVED.
From WEsr-s6.55. ills m; All, s6.18 D m.
FROM EAsr-12.23, 5.35, and 1887 m.
MAIL CLOSES AT PosroPFIoE
Come WEsr-11.55 m; *345, IS and % p m.
GoIsG EAsT-6-3o q m; 3.45 and 5.45 m.
Registered mail should be at postoface half
an hour before mail closes.
Daily, iSunday included. sDaily, except
Sunday; Sunday at $40.
No mail dispatched to or received from the
east Sundays.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-11
LIME ROCK

MT. and Mrs. J. W. Roster entertain ed few of their friends Saturday eve- ming.
 Thomas Hickey was a weekend and over Sunday guest of his brother Michael.
 MT. Kennedy, of Cornwall, was a Sunday visitor in town.
 Mrs. Bruno Heinz, Miss Dora Heinz and Miss Sadie Dickinson were Sunday visitors at Hoyt 'Simons.
 F. E. How'd, of Falls Village, was in this locality Tuesday morning.
 s. O. Kinney, Borden's bookkeeper, has been transferred from this plant to Granville, N. Y. MT. Kenney left Tuesday noon.
 Mrs. L. J. Roster spent Sunday in Winsted.
 Miss Hattie Loucks has formed a sewing class of young girls.
 O. H. Wiesing was away the greater part of last week on a business trip.
 Mrs. Wilbur Butler was on the sick list Saturday. - VT