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Western Kansas world., 1914-04-18
l.. H. GALLOWAY

children and Mrs. Chas. Smith
and children left for Canada last
Monday night where they will
make their future home.
Our High school base ball team
went to Utica last week and
trimmed Utica's team to the tune
of 16 to IL even though they put
in some of their league players.
Mr.. Stuetz of Hoisington, Ks,
spent a few days in our city and
vicinity last week. He believes
in this country and. showed his
belief by trading for some of our
dirt.
The Nevada boys came up to
play the Ransom tads last Friday
and quite a game resulted. Part
of the time one side was ahead
and then the other so we guess
it was tie game.
Last Monday the Utica league
bawl team (mostly bawD came
down and played our first team
a game of ball and as usual it
rained. Several decisions given
that were close gave the game to
the visitors.
Mrs N. V. Newman an d
daughter. Grace. came in from
Cherryvale, Kans., last week for
a short visit with friends at this
place. They are going from here
to a place in the west where they
will make their future home.
Quite a number of farmers
hereabouts have been planting
corn and we surmise that if it
withstands the rec 1T cold
weather it will raise seed that
they can plant next fall as it
ought to get used to the cold.
The Easter program given at
the M. E. church last Sunday
was attended by a very large
crowd. there hardly being stand
ing room in the building. The
program was excellent and the
committee is to be commended
for their work.
Rev. L. E. Laybourne and fam
lily left for Kanapolis, Kans., last
week where he has been appoin-
ted pastor of the M. E. church.
Their many friends at this place
met at their home and bade them
farewell. A light lunch of ice
cream and cake was served.
We note that the editor of the
Enterprise is at his old tricks a
gain. In last weeks paper he
says that the r. Fl. S. base ball
team had 6 players out of the
first team to assist them in the
game played there last week. AS
Western Kansas world., 1914-04-18
Spring Laxative and Blood cleanser.

Flush out the accumulated waste
and poisons of the winter months;
cleanse your stomach, liver and kid
neys of all impurities. Take DIR.
Kings New Life Pills; nothing bet
ter for purifying the blood. Mild,
non-griping laxative. Cures consti
patton: makes you feel fine. Take no
other. 25c- at your druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for all
hurts.-Adv.
Western Kansas world., 1914-04-18
Big Creek

Fine weather the past few
days.
A slight trace of rain every
day lately.
Stock never did any better
than this spring.
Wheat on land that is not too
sandy is growing fine.
Adam Sauer bought team at
Western Kansas world., 1914-04-18
CORRESPONDENCE
Ogallah.

1ISQ D0SUSE has DSSn Ol UllS
sick list but is better at this
writing
Mrs Chas Scott of Kit Car
son spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents
Mrs. G. T. Binder departed
Friday night for Waterville, Ks,
to visit with home folks.
Misses Brabb, Ruppe and Bar
clay spent Easter Sunday with
Miss Nova Marquand.
Horace Wynn is spending the
week with Wesley Denny. He
says he's visiting Wesley?
Jos. Evans was here Monday
shaking hands with the voters.
It's getting about that time of the
year.
An Easter supper given by the
Farmers Union at Tom Wynn's
residence was reported by all as
an enjoyable affair with eggs in
abundance.
Lew Morton of Ellis, who has
been suffering for some t NJ e
with his kidneys and a general
breakdown is very low and not
expected to survive
School will close next Friday
and there is to be a dinner and
ball game. We have been in
structed to say you can't have
anything to eat if you don t bring
some along; anyway that's what
the boys say.
H S. OILS on of Colorado
Springs visited last week with
his parents south of town. Mr.
Olson thinks the Springs is a
great place to live. He said there
was a good snow on the ground
when he left and still showing.
Ted Schnase was taken to the
hospital at Hays. Thursday The
doctor thought perhaps by an
operation his eye could be saved
Mr. Schase hurt his eye about
weeks ago, and has been grow
ing continually worse We hope
for his speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Mapes
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Benz.
Mapes, Mr. and Mrs G G Yetter
and Mrs Chas Scott and daugh-
ter, Lillian. Sunday, in honor of
their mothers 50th birthday.
She was taken by surprise. but
now declares that an Easter din
ner with family and friends
makes the best kind of a birth
day.
The Ladies' Aid Society met
with Mrs. John Clark, Wednes-
day; they took their work and
spent the day. At the noon hour
they spread one of those feasts
that these Western Kansas wo-
men are noted for. The business
men all went out and certainly |
did justice to those loaded tables. |
All the regrets we have is that
they don't meet every day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Death Of r e. Sheldon.

Franklin e.. Sheldon, a pioneer of
Shiawassee county, died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. VIM. w.
Scranton, Shiawassee township, on
Thursday morning at 8 o'clock,
aged 80 years. The funeral will be
held Saturday afternoon at 2
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Scran-
ton, one mile south of the Maple
River church. Interment in Maple
River cemetery. About eight
months ago, Mr.. Sheldon sustained
fell from which he never fully re-
covered.
Mr.. Sheldon was born in New
York state and removed to this
county about sixty years ago. Dur
ing his younger days he was very
prominent in local and county af-
fairs A man Of sterling integrity,
strong in his convictions, he COM
manded the respect and esteem Of
all, even his political opponents.
Beside his daughter, above men
toned, he is survived by a son,
Hudson, of San Francisco, Calf,
formerly county commissioner Of
schools ip this county. A brother,
Edward Sheldon, Of the deceased,
lives at Newberg.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Village Elections.

The village elections in this county
Monday were without particular in
terest, there being practically no coz
tests.
Perry had but one ticket the officers
elected being George Dutton, president;
Burr Coburn, clerk; r. G. BotsforG.
treasurer; L. N. Bennett, assessor; tr1s-
tees for two years, M. J. Arthur, Henry
Peck and E. F. Sanborn.
At Morrice a very light vote was
polled the officers elected being: Preei.
dent, Robert Cohoon. reelected; Henry
Alling, clerk, re. elected; Clarence Bartk.
off, treasurer; Austin TrowbriGge, as-,
SCISSOR; trustees. for two years, w. Il,
Davis, Frank Smell and George Lewia,
for one year William Case.
At Laingsburg the Peoples ticket wsk
elected consisting Of President, j. Y.
Lee; clerk, Emil Lee; treasurer, Wiz
field Kimmis; assessor, W. j. Austin;
trustees, Edward Look and Charles
Chaplin
In Vernon but G., votes were cast tic
officers chosen being: President, G. L.
Whelan; clerk, George Barrett, assessor.
William r. Dean; treasurer, T. G. Psr-
ris; trustees, A. W. Kean, C. T. Paris,
R D Disbrow.
At Oakley the quietest election in
years with but one ticket in the Geld
resulted in the selection as fo,lowg;
President, John Whitney; clerk, Asrry
Coy; treasurer, J. B. Hoffman; assessor,
R. Cole; trustees, John Hart, r. I,
Foam, Louis Harrington.
At Durand the Union ticket defeates
the Peoples by majorities of nearly 20s,
the officers elected being: Presideat,
w Tourje; clerk, d. M. TrumbIe; tTsee,
urer, F. ]. Tubbs; assessor. +. j. Gun.
mings; trustees. A. w. Dennison. q.
Hitler, H. w. Sachs.
In Byron but one ticket was present
ed the Citizens, the officers beine,
President, George Downing; clexk
Richard O'Hearn; treasurer. John Fee
ter; assessor, DR.. F. S. Ruggles; trustsa
Perry Hadsall, Clarence Morgan, Trst
Close. -
Bancroft had but one ticket tho re
suit being: President, George Symea
clerk, Frank Peck: treasurer, Andrev
Larson; assessor, H. w. Parker; trsc
tees. J. G. Simonson, H. p. Shane, n
la Kav
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Death Of a Wei! Known Veteran.

Calvin s. Gilbert. after a sickness of
several weeks, passed away Friday
afternoon last at his residence on Main
street east, aged II years, Brigh,'s di-
sease being the immediate cause. Mr..
Gilbert was born in the state of New
York, enlisted in the l26th New York
Infantry and did service-for more than
three years. At the battle of Gettys-
burg he was seriously wounded and
was taken prisoner and confined for
long time in Libby prison. AT the
close of the war he returned home and
remained there until he came to Owosso
43 years ago to follow his trade as
cobbler, being employed for long time
by the firm of Brewer Il Howe and
later on opening shoe repairing shop,
being located for a number of years on
Exchange street west. His place of
business was headquarters for many of
the veterans of the civil war, the bat.
ties of which were frequently fought
over and reviewed. Mr.. Gilbert
was member of Quackenbush
Post g. A. r and of Owosso
Lodge F. & A. NJ. the latter be-
ing in charge of the funeral services
which were conduced from the home
Monday afternoon by Rev. G. Ii. Hanks.
The deceased was esteemed by many as
a good friend, citizen and comrade and
will be missed. He is survived by his
wife, two daughters, Mis-. E. P. Vande-
water and Miss Lulu Gilbert of this
city, two brothers, George and Samuel,
residing in Geneva, N. Y, and two
sisters, Mrs. Coleman of Washington,
d. c., and Mrs. Frances Harrison of
Grand Rapids
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13

Owosso, to take charge of the prop
erty OF the Owosso and Corunna
Electric Co., Jan. 1, following was
also given charge of the Shiawassee
Light and Power Co., these COM
panies were later merged into the
Consumers Power Co. | resigned
from my position with this company
Feb. 1, 1914.
During my connection with the
municipal affairs of the City Of Hol-
land, many public improvements
were made; all on the day labor
plan, under my supervision. Some
Of these improvement were: a sani-
tary sewer system which now COM
prises eighteen miles of sewers with
two disposals or septic tanks; "a
water works system of 5000. 900
gallons daily capacity, thirty miles
of water mains, 800 hydrants, and
over 1900 customers; municipal
electric plant of $500 horse power
capacity, the gross earnings of
which are s75,000.00, and the net
profit over $26,O00.0O per year.
"In addition TO my duties as su-
perintendent of public works, / was
often called on by the common coun
Gil to act with them in an advisory
capacity. and was appointed on a
number of important special COM
mittees.
Gas / began work in factory at
the age of ten, ] received practically
no public school education. My ed
ucation was obtained in night
Schools correspondence schools, pri-
vate tutors, and home study.
IF I am elected to the Office of
Mayor-Commissioner. will endeav-
or to make the same success of the
business of the City Of Owosso, that
has attended every business, over
which I have had charge. II you
believe my experience fits me for
the Office of Mayor-Commissloner,
ask your vote.
Yours very respectfully, .
James DeYoung."
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
ANN ARBOR R. R. INDICTED
On Charge Of Giving Rebates to
Saginaw Beef Co.


The federal grand jury returned an
indictment in the U. s. court at Grand
Rapids. Thursday, against the Ann
Arbor railroad for giving freight con.
cession to the Saginaw Beef Goa
branch of Swift & Co. of Chicago
and against the Beef Co. for accepting
the same. It is charged that car load
lots of beef were shipped from Chicago
to Owosso via of Frankfort, where the
cars were met by representative of
the Beef Co. and the meat distributed
at points along the line of the road,
thus securing through rates for local
shipments. The charge is made that
the practice was carried on for more
than ten years prior to some time early
in 1919. There are q hundred or more
counts in the indictment with a
minimum penalty of $1,000 and q
maximum of $4,000 on each count.
The rebating all occurred previous to
the time when the present management
of the Ann Arbor assumed control of
its affairs and this will be an important
point in the trial of the case. The
government is ready to try the cases at
once and District Attorney Bowman
expects to have them disposed of dur
ing the present of court.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13

Members of the Shiawassee County
Sportsmen's Association met Monday,
at Gee. e. Pardee's Office to discuss
game and fish protection, and the best
methods Of cooperating with the state
association. A committee consisting of
Geo. e. Pardee. Van R. Pond and G. D.
Bell was named to draft a constitution
for the local organisation. The next
meeting will be held Tuesday, March
"a. All persons interested are invited
to attend the next meeting. An effort
to provide for systematic re stocking Of
the county with game and fish will be
one Of the chief objects Of the new asso.
citation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
List of Primary Candidates. S.

List of Primary Candidates.
To the Electors of the City of Owosso:
In compliance with the provisions of
the charter, following is a list of the
candidates for city offices whose names
will appear upon the ballot for the
primary election to be held upon Mon.
day, March %, 1914. The names of the
various candidates are listed in the
order of the date of filing of petition
with the city clerk:
For Mayor:
Arthur H. Dumond,
James DeYoung,
Will o. Phillips,
Ira q. Curry,
Frank E. Sutfin.
For Commissioners of Public Utilities:
John Rosevear,
Elmer g. Osborn,
William McKendry.
For Commissioner of Public Improve
ments:
Michael II. Rourke,
George G. Storm,
William Foster,
Joseph Il. Copas,
Theodore Kebler,
Fred L. Hanscom.
For Constable:
Frank R. Forster,
William e. Copss,
Fred A. Brass,
John T. Martin.
ARTHUR n. DUMOND.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
CAPTAIN j. 0. PARKER
Company n Unanimous In It's seiec
tIon Of Commanding Officer
Action Pleasing to Citizens.

Company II on Tuesday evening set
tied the question of the captaincy of the
Company by casting unanimous vote
for 10. Parker, who formerly filled the
position in manner highly creditable
to himself, the service and to the salts.
faction CT the men under his command.
This action came quickly after Lieut..
Lahman called the boys together and
explained to them the efforts which had
peen made not only by the officers and
members of the company but by the
citizens to find some one willing to
accept the position, which he declared
was not the most desirable one, although
the honor was not q small one. He
sue gested DR.. Parker as the right man,
and was supported in this view by
Sergeants Earl Whitehearse and John
LaClear and Corporal William Hart.
The election followed with the result
as stated.
Lieut.. Lahman announced the result
to a company of citizens who were
assembled in the officers room and asked
them to join the boys and to ''say a
word" Brief congratulatory reinaks
were made by Mayor BRANDED. G. D.
Burke and E. o Dewey. Mr. Bell.
who declined the : captaincy, was
especially happy in his remarks and
promised to take greater interest in
the Company and its affairs than ever
before, the latter remark being sup.
plemented later by Lieut.. Lahman's
announcement tnat Mr.. Bell had volun.
teered to superintend the construction
of the new armory. Mr.. Dewey ex-
planned that the control of the armory
was vested by law in the captain and
the two heutenants and said that it
was desired that these men give writ
ten statement at an early date provid-
ing for the nse by Farmers clubs,
Oranges, Cleaners and other similar
organizations without expense save the
actual cost for heat, light and janitor
service, suggesting that the Company
express its approval of such action By
unanimous vote endorsement was
given to the suggestion.
Maj. M, J. Phillips told the Company
of a number of plans under considera-
tion by the State Military Board for the
improvement of the service and others
along lines which would provide some
enjoyments for the boys who now
receive but little compensation for the
service they render He also stated
that rifle range for Company Fl would
soon be provided.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13

At the annual meeting Tuesday even.
ing of Owosso Lodge No. 753. b. p. o.
E. the following officers were elected:
Exalted Ruler-James G.. Rigley.
Esteemed Leading Knight-Hudson
o. Smith.
i, Esteemed Loyal Knight-A L. Mich
OILS.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-A. L.
Densmore.
Secretary-Edward H. Stanard.
Treasurer-Gilbert L. Taylor.
Tyler-Charles j. McNally.
Representative to Grand LODGE Geo.
G. Reineke.
Alternate-Joseph H Collins.
Trustee-Fred Welch.
Arrangements were made for the trip
to Lansing, March 20, when Owosso
lodge will initiate class of candidates
for Lansing longe. The Owossoites will
leave at 6 o'clock in the evening and
the two nj. U. T. cars will stop at all
small towns and cross roads where
there are Elks to get on. The officers
will meet March "a to practice for the
Lansing session.
Charles J. McNally, who is in charge
of the arrangements, for the celebration
of st. Patrick's day on Tuesday even
ing, March II, announced that the Ella
borate plans were progressing. Irish
songs will be sung and there will be
addresses appropriate to the occasion
after the feast. Decorations will be
provided in keeping with the event.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Grand Matron Entertained.

Abigail Chapter Eastern Star init.
ated two candidates at its meeting
Tuesday evening, and listened to an
excellent talk by Grand Matron Mrs.
Melina Maxson of Leslie, on the work
of the order. Mrs. Maxson and Past
Worthy Matron Mrs. A. NJ Hume were
presented with bouquets of roses, and
Mrs. G.. L Cramer five branched
candelbra as an appreciation of her SER
vices as pianist for the past five years.
The gentlemen of the lodge served sup.
per and social hour was enjoyed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
K. Of G. Visit Saginaw.

Owosso Council Knights of Columbus
degree team participated in the initia.
tion ceremonies in Saginaw. Sunday.
comforting the second degree upon a
large class of candidates. Some very
complimentary expressions on the work
of the team were heard at the close of
the work. Two candidates went mp
from Owosso and were accompanied BY
G. B. Adams, F. s. Mitchell, L. Martin.
Ed. Murphy, Jerry Curtin, William
Kerwin, Andrew Green, Joe Clarke,
Will Newman. Ray Campbell and How.
ard Hammel.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Daniel O'Connall

Under the direction of Miss Edith
Ruebekam, Owosso Council Knights OF
Columbus will put on the three act
Irish musical drama Daniel 0 'Connell'
at Owosso theatre on st. Patrick's day.
Tuesday. March II. A big chorus with
J. Wilson Dodge, Edith Rnebekam.
Meta vanDyne. Marie Heyer, Libbie
Byrnes, DR.. w. G. Maliskey, E. T.
Hayward, r. N. Gibson, Sidney Dow.
ling. Charles Andrews and Walter
Newsome in the leading rolls. The
play is full of wit and fine music and
will be we'll worth attending.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
FOR MAYOR-JAMES DeY0UNG
Interesting Statement as to Experience
and Record as Citizen and
an Official.

"I was born in Grand Rapids,
March 8, 1860; began work in fac
tory at the age of 10 years, and
continued to work in factory al
most the entire time until the age OF
thirty-seven.
"In 1892, while working in a
factory, | was appointed member
of the board of public works Of Hol-
land. In 1896, was elected mayor,
reelected in 1897; was appointed
superintendent Of public works, Dec
1S. 1897, held this office until Sept
/, 1910, when l resigned to come to
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
ARBoR DAY
a Statewide Observance Of Arbor
Day 10 Being Urged.

a Statewide Observance Of Arbor
Day 10 Being Urged.
State Superintendent Of Public In.
struction F. L. Keeler is CO. operating
with Mrs. Henry Hulst. President of
the NJ. 8. T. A. In urging that q special
effort be made by schools and com.
munities toward more beautiful state.
The State Highway Commissioner and
those IN authority In the various state
institutions are assisting. It is desired
that the day be celebrated by com.
muuities and not BY the schools alone.
School premises and all roade through.
oot the state should be improved and
besuti6ed. Provision IL made BY statute
1or using one-tenth Of the road repair
t6x for planting. Public spirited citi.
ssae. various clubs and associations are
ufgsd 70 take up the work.
Church, March Is.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Relneke Departs.

Eric Reineke, who has been conduct.
ing the Wallingford restaurant Oh Main
street, left Owosso, Tuesday, 1t is said,
without saying where he was going or
whether he intended coming back. Mr..
Reineke bought the stock and business
from Ray Reynolds six months ago.
giving chattel mortgage to Q. q.
Bodamer bis fAtherin-lsw, for 5000 at
tnst time. It is understood the stock
will be sold to satisfy the mortgage al.
though the creditors may interfere to
secure what is due them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Bad Fires in Bennington

The house Of A. p. Strong two miles
south Of Bennington, was destroyed by
fire Wednesday morning, the loss being
nearly $4,000. partly covered by insur-
ance. The fire is supposed to haye
caught from defective chimney.
The log house occupied by Richmond
Root and son six miles south Of Owosso,
was burned down with its contents
Wednesday noon, with q loss of $500
with but little insurance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13

Miss Eliza M. Thomas suffered a
stroke Of paralysis. Sunday morning
at her rooms at the junction House
and has since been confined to her bed
although somewhat improved. The
paralysis affected one side only and q
complete recovery is hoped for.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
sUPT. LoNcMAN RETAINED
Board Of Education Expects Pre- sent
Efficient Corps Of School Teach.
ers to Remain Next Year

ers to Remain Next Year
Supt. of Schools w. M. Longman has
been rendered the position he now holds
for another year at an increased salary
and has accepted, much tothe gratifica.
ton Of the board. teachers and patrons
of the schools Practically all of the
present corps of teachers will remain
in Owosso next year.
Mr.. Longman has fully demonstrated
his ability as superintendent in his
two years service and the efficient work
of the schools has never been more
noticeable than during the present year
His time is given entirely to his school
work and all questions are promptly
met and disposed of. AL inter ested in
the public schools are pleased with the
present results now being obtained in
all departments of the school work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13

Among the candidates who have fled
petitions for the Office Of Mayor under
the new commissioner form Of govern
ment Is I. q. Curry, former alderman.
mayor. city treasurer and at present
member Of the Board Of Public Works
The city is fortunate to have q man
with the ability, education and expert.
ence Of Mr.. Curry rs IN applicant for
this responsible position. Adv.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Ball Promoters to Meet.

Arrangements have been made to en-.
tertain the visitors from several Michi.
gan cities who will be in Owosso, Sat
urdav, to discuss the formation of a
base ball league. A business session
will be held at the New National hotel
at 10 a. m, and at o'clock dinner
will be served. Owosso citizens inter.
ested arc asked to attend the dinner.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
Woman's Club Officers.

The twentieth annual meeting Of the
Woman's club was held Saturday at
the home Of Mrs. 8. @ Pulver. A pic.
mic supper was served and the follow.
ing officers were elected for the ensu.
ing year: President, Mrs. Fannie
Greenman; vice president, Mrs. Myra
Walsh; recording sec +. Mrs. Minnie
Holden; corresponding sec., Mrs. Cora
Watts; treasurer, Mrs. Kate Kohler;
delegate to state federation which will
be held in Grand Rapids in October,
Mrs. Julia Walsh.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-03-13
May Call Rector.

Rev. William E. Jordan Of BeiaiR
Wisconsin, will occupy the pulpit d
Christ Episcopal church, Sunday. Rev.
Jordan may be asked to become reoesr
Of the church which has been withouk
. pastor since Rev. A. J Holland re-
signed.