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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Pastor Secured.

District Superintendent Rev. A. B.
Leonard has notified George Stanton Of
the officia! board of the Corunna avenue
Methodist church, that Rev. Harry H.
Young has accepted the pastorate Of the
church and will occupy the pulpit Sun
day.
Rev. Young graduated recently from
Albion college and has been attending
school at Shiholo, Pa. He is a young
man Of ability, and his acceptance TO
fill the vacancy caused by the resigns-
tion of Rev. E. Z. Dewey is received
with pleasure
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Banquet For BowIers.

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
New Coal Company.

The controlling interest in the Kean
Coal Co., has been purchased by George
M. Phillips and George McCabe, both
Of Detroit The name will be changed
to Phillips g. McCabe Coal and Lumber
Co. A full stock of coal will be carried
at all times, lumber will also be carried
in stock. MIR. Phillips is young imam
of pleasing personality and will be well
received here. He will move here at
once. Mr. McCabe will move here
next fall.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
iouio VI ulyJ
ALBERT L. NICHOLS
Circuit Court.

A jury in the circuit court gave La.
fayette Skutt verdict of $780, 63 against
William Scott, Friday on his claim for
$163 "a for labor The case was ap-
pealed from Justice Friegel's court in
Owosso where a judgment of $25 30 was
given.
Frank G. Mason & Co., corporation,
was given judgment of $2l0.63 in its
suit against Frank Weidman and 9TH
ers, heard Friday. The company
brought suit to collect for goods sold
defendants in September, 1918. No
contest was made
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Sheep Killed by Dogs.

Nine sheep were killed and II were
injured out of flock of 81 owned by
Frank Geeck, farmer residing north
east of this city, Sunday afternoon, by
two dogs. One of the CANNES was
owned by Samuel Kerby, a neighbor,
who Immediately killed the dog. Mr.,
Kerby, it is understood, has settled his
share of the damage.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Paving of the Business Section.

One of the most interesting meetings
ever held in the city to discuss public
improvement was that of Tuesday even.
ing called by the City Commission to
consider the question of the re.paving
of the streets in the business section of
the city. The greater portion of the
property owners were in attendance and
with scarcely an exception all went to
the gathering opposed to the plan of
the Commission to assess II per cent of
the cost of the improvement to the
abutting property and 30 per cent upon
the city at large. This opposition was
expressed by the passage Of motion
thatithe entire cost should be assessed
upon the city at large. Subsequently
motion was adopted that the Commits
sion be requested to pass an ordinance
fixing the basis of future assessments
for paving purposes at 60 per cent upon
the property and 40 per cent upon the
city at large, with the percentage re.
versed in case of re epaving, with the
understanding that in the present in
stance the first percentage should gov
ern. The controlling factor in produc-
ing this reversal of opinion was the
stand of Mayor DeYoung, who ex-
planned that several years would elapse
before sufficient funds could be raised
by tax to relay the pavement, and that
other needed improvements would be
delayed for that length of time, that he
was opposed to adding dollar to the
general tax levy or to increasing the
bonded Indebtedness. His statements
were made with such frankness and
backed by facts which were practically y
impossible to refute. that those present
decided as stated to accept his view.
This action is decided endorsement
for the new administration and particu-
larly for Mayor DeYoung.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22

With Senator Townsend. Congress-
man Fordney, Humphrey Of Washing
ton, and Austin of Tennessee, present
for the Republican Club banquet Mon.
day evening at Odd Fellow temple
there is every reason to believe that
national questions win be presented in
way which will interest everyone.
Then, Of course. Grant Fellows will tell
us all about Michigan politics. No one
can afford to miss the gathering. Get
your ticket at once before 1t is too late.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Shaftsburg Man Found Sane

Andrew Ordiway, aged 50, OF Shafts
burg, has been discharged by the pro-
bate court after an examination az to
his mental competency by Drs. E H.
Bailey and 1, W. Norris. The petition
was filed by Mrs. Ordiway who al.
legged her husband used violent Ian.
guage.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
For County Clerk.

To the Voters of Shiawassee County:
Being desirous of continuing as
County Clerk of Shiawassee County, l
at this time announce myself as a
candidate for nomination on the Re.
publican ticket at the August primaries
Should be nominated and elected, l
promise the people of the county the
courteous treatment and businesslke
administration of the office that l have
endeavored to give in the past
Thanking all for the past favors and
asking your continued confidence and
support, remain
Yours truly,
Adv ALBERT L. NICHOLS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
CUTS THROAT
Bohemian Uses Watch Case in At
tempt to End His Own Life.

tempt to End His Own Life.
Mike Riha, Bohemian, living north
east of Corunna, cut his own throat
Tuesday in the county Jail while waiting
to be a.raigned on serious charge pre-
ferred by his l3 year; old daughter
His windpipe was severed and he suf-
fered severely from the loss of blood
Riha is 43 years of age and has wife
and seven children. He had bought a
farm from G. Cudney and was behind
in his payments and it is thought he
had worried over the matter until he
was irresponsible. He recently disap-
peared and it was thought he had com.
mitted suicide, but he returned home
and was arrested by Sheriff Herrick
and Under Sheriff Griffin.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
BRICK COMPANY AGREES.
Will Properly Re-Pave m ich h a n
Avenue.

City Attorney Pulver, after two trips
to Detroit and a visit to the circuit
court at Corunna by the officials of the
Detroit Vitriied Brick Co. and the
Massachusetts, Bonding Co., has secured
an agreement from the companies to
properly re. pave Michigan avenue.
The suit against Andrew Geeck and
the companies will not, however, be
discontinued until the work is COM
pleted in a satisfactory manner. The
good brick in the present pavement
will be used after being accepted by
Commissioner Hanscom. The city prob
ably saves $4,000 and the expense of a
law suit by this arrangement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Committee Selected.

H. K. White, acting chairman at the
Improvement Association meeting
Tuesday has appointed G. L. Taylor,
J. G. Shattuck and w. A. Seegmiller as
a committee to meet the state tax COM
mission representative and discuss as
sessments of city property.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Improve McCurdy Park.

Corunna city officials and r. A. Bar
nett, manager of the street railway are
arranging for an Improvement bee"
for McCurdy park to be held in June
when everybody will be asked to help
build a new drain, dig out the canals,
fill up the low places lin the park and
generally beautify the grounds for sum.
mer use.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs l.. II. Parker,
Ball street. daughter.
Friends of Chas. Il. Stevens of Perry,
are deeply grieved to learn that but
little hope is entertained for his recov .
cry from blood poisoning following an
operation for appendicitis.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22

be held in Owosso June II by the Owos.
so gun club has been prepared. A
large number of the best shot gun
marksmen in the state will be in at
tendance.
RULES AND CONDITIONS.
Interstate association rules to govern.
Ten gauge guns and black powder
barred.
Manufacturers representatives will
shoot for targets only.
All guns 16 yards.
Blue Rocks, Western McCrea traps.
Referees decision will be final.
Enter for all day. Money refunded
for all events not shot.
A shooter may enter for one or more
events.
A shooter may receive winnings after
each event if desired.
Price of targets, 2 cents each, in
cluded in all entries
Events held open until II o'clock a.
IN.
Money divided Rose system, 8, 5, 3, Q.
All ties for trophies to be shot off at 90
targets for each man.
To be eligible for trophies a contes.
tant must compete in all regular pro-
gram events.
Any other events conducted in con-
nection with the tournament are sepa-
rate from the regular program and it is
optional with the contestant whether
or not he makes entry for them.
The three high guns shooting entire
program win the trophies.
Event No. 1-15 blue rocks, s10added
money, entrance 81 80
Event No 2-2O Blue Rocks, $12 ad
ded money, entrance SO 90.
Event No. 3.-15 Blue Rocks, $40 ad
ded money, entrance $3.50.
Event No 40 Blue Rocks, $12 ad
ded money, entrance $500.
Event No $50 Blue Rocks, $15 ad
Jtet money, entrance S2 90. ~ :,
Event No. 6 --25 Blue Rocks, SIS ad
ded money, entrance $3.50
Event No. 7.-15 Blue Rocks, SO ad
ded money, entrance 81 so.
Event No. $50 Blue Rocks, $40 ad
ded money. entrance $500
Event No. 9.-15 Blue Rocks, SO ad
ded money, entrance 81 so.
Even: No. 1870 Blue Rocks, 81:
added money, entrance 50 co.
Event No 11.-15 Blue Rocks, $l(
added money, entrance $3.50.
GENERAL IMPORTATION.
Shooting grounds west of sugar fac
tory, two blocks north of Main street.
Escorts with automobiles will meet
and carry visitors to the grounds free.
Guns, ammunition, etc, may be for
warded to Fred J. Douglas, Owosso
Michigan, charges prepaid, They will
be delivered>at the grounds free.
Shooting will start at 8 o'clock a. IN
The management reserves the right tC
stop shooting on account of rain ant
darkness, or other causes preventing
the finishing of any events the sam,
day they were commenced. In thi
case the shooting will begin where lef
off at 8 o'clock a. IN. the next day.
One hundred twenty-five dollars will
be added, Rose system, divided 8, 8,
l2
Twenty-Five dollars in trophies.
This is a registered tournament II
which the interstate association ha
contributed $50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Sues For $4,000,

R. D. Let's of Bannister has begun
suit against the Owosso Sugar Co., for
S5, 600 claiming the company refused to
take beets grown for it in 1911 and he
was loser to the value of the crop.
L. F. Miner represents Let's.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
Baptist a ssociation l..

The Shiawassee Baptist association,
including Inghain, Clinton and Shia-
wassee counties, will hold conference
in Corunna, June 10 and II.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22

Remember. every voter Is most cor.
daily invited to attend the Shisvassee
County Republican Club bsuauet at
the Odd Fellow temple next Monday
evening. Tickets can be procured at
the drug store of o. L. Sprsgue, at the
Times Office or of any member of the
ticket committee.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.
Ninth Annual to be Held In Owos so
Juno II.

The program for the ninth annual
registered trap shooting tournament to
be held in Owosso June II by the Owos-
SO gun club has been prepared. A
large number of the best shot gun
marksmen in the state will be in at
tendance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22

Adv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-05-22
RULES AND CONDITIONS.

Interstate association rules to govern.
Ten gauge guns and black powder
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
sPARR, 10; cITRA, 8
Special Cor. Ocala amer:

Special Cor Ocala amer:
Sparr put one over on Citra, thus
returning the compliment handed
Sparr last Saturday by Citra.
While Spar played the game at ev
cry stage with the tenacity of a 4
year-old bulldog, it was their gray
hound base running that really won
the game for them, the score being IL
to s in favor of Spar.
The following were the players on
the two teams:
Sparr-Paschal, H. Huffman, F
Denham, L. Martin, Henry Clay, N
BARLEY and V. Gates.
Citra-C. Lambert, Rucker, S. Lam
bert, Kohn, Hobson, Logan, Rifles, Pu
laski and Peter Stanley.
While the game was not a jam-up
game by any means, there was some
spectacular playing on both sides.
Citra played a semi-professional on
the third base by the name of Peter
Stanley, who did some very fine bat
ting also, and made some almost i'm.
possible stops at the third sack,
which called forth loud cheering, es-
pecially from the ladies.
The Spar battery did good work
up until the very last man was tagged
out.
There was quite crowd over from
Citra to witness the game, among
them a large bunch of 'rooters," and
everybody had good time, enjoying
the game greatly, as everything pass
ed off good naturally.
Come again, boys, and don't fail to
bring your friends and "rooters,'' for
what is more fun than a ball game in
the good old summer time?
SPARR CRACKER.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
SPLENDID ORGANIZATION
PINE

Fort Mccoy, Fla.,., April q, 1914.
Special Cor. Ocala Banner:
There is a farmers cooperative so.
ciety over at Pine, and Judging by the
session held there last Wednesday ii
is going to be an organization of wide
influence. About fifteen new mem.
bers were received at that time, max.
ing the total membership nearly fifty.
Doubtless all the more progressive
farmers living between Sparr and
Fort Mccoy will soon be enrolled and
working comparatively for the ad-
vancement of this community. A
movement like this is worth while.
Wednesdays session was a success
also from a social standpoint, and the
members of the Farmers Protective
Association have demonstrated that
they know how to enjoy themselves.
All who were present were convinced
that the entertainment committee
thoroughly understands the delightful
systeries of the chicken pillau.
u. P. DAVIS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
HAPPENINGS AT PEDRO AND vi.
CINiTY

All crops are looking fine out Pedro
way, and we boast of having the best
looking tomatoes in this county.
Miss Lena Perry left last Sunday
for Dade City where she will attend
school,
Dexter Remick of the Hill View
Poultry Farm, entertained another
distinguished citizen of Pedro last
Friday. Mr.. Remick is now the hap.
Ply mother of 175 healthy incubator
chickens. He is a master hand at
chicken raising and we feel sure he
VIII have good success.
A. B. Grannis will no doubt be the
hrst to ship summer squash from Pc.
dro as he will start picking next week
some time.-Pedro Correspondent in
Summerfield Chronicle.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01

people requested to meet and make
recommendation of suitable person
residing within the district to be ap-
pointed by the board as tra2tce.
Three mills were voted as levy. The
Shiloh district, No. 80, having recent
~ held an election and elected D. R.
Zetrouer, A. J. Wyche and w. r. Dire
her, trustees, and three mills levy,
there was no election held at this
time in this district.
The following had been duly rec
commended by the several schools not
in special tax district territory for ap-
pointment as supervisors for the next
ensuing four years: Pats Island, No.
81, r. NJ. Long; Turner Farm, No. sc.
j. j. Moore; Keystone, No. 67, John
Ballot. There being a very large
number of white schools that had fail
ed 10 make recommendation for SUI
pervisors, they were requested to at
tend to this matter just as promptly
as possible. so that the supervisors
could be commissioned at once. Of
the colored schools quite number
were recommended as supervisors
and ordered commissioned.
The superintendent was instructed
to duly commission the trustees and
aunarvicors ac thew had hppn dacl3r-
ed elected and recommended, and
those schools that have not sent in
their recommendations for trustees
for the coming term are urged to do
so at once.
Prof. Workman called and discuss
ed with the board the establishment
of a department of domestic science
in the Ocala High School, and it was
agreed that this department should
be established for the coming term,
and the salary for the teacher was
fixed at SIS per month.
The secretary was directed to draw
warrants on the several districts to
pay the inspectors and clerks So per
day each for their services in holding
the elections.
No further bushes sappearing, the
board adjourned to meet in regular
session on Tuesday, May 5, 1914.
j. H. CRIMSON, Secretary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
PICNIC AT TURNER'S POND

Special Cor Ocala Banner:
The annual picnic will be held at
Turner's Pond on May 22nd. Every
body is invited to come.
We cordially invite the candidates
to come and let us see who is going
to make the best speech, and after
the speaking is over there will be a
platform ready for the young folks to
enjoy themselves dancing. Also good
music will be furnished.
This picnic is given for the young,
the middle aged and the old, and
most especially the children. Now
let all be on hand and let's have one
more good old time, as we always
have at Turner's Pond.
Don't forget to bring well filed bas-
kets. There will be plenty of refresh
ments to keep you cool. The date is
May 22nd!
j. D. WILLIAMS.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
THE GAS PLANT BURNED

The fire early Wednesday morning,
which damaged the gas plant to such
an extent as to put it temporarily out
of business, was another illustration
of how dependent we are one upon
another
A great many families IL the city
use gas exclusively for cooking pur-
poses, and as many of them were in
ignorance of the misfortune that bo
fell it, the gas plant received many
unanswered calls as to What in the
world is the matter with the gas this
morning?"
Not only were number g private
families put to their wits ends as to
how to prepare the morning meal, but
Dewey's Cafe was likewise entirety
dependent upon the gas, and the en-
terprising proprietor had to do some
nifty hustling in order not to disap-
point his before-six-o'clock customers,
and fortunately was equal to the oc-
casion.
Both laundries were put out of com
mission, and both printing offices
were up against tough proposition
Through the kind offices of Mr.. J.
H. Spencer, proprietor of the Ocala
Gas Engine Works, and Captain Mel.
son and Eugene Nelson, who rugged
up a temporary miniature gas plant
for us, the Ocala Banner succeeded
in getting it's metal for the linotype
heated about 4:30 o'clock in the aft
ernoon, SO if the paper fails to have
its usual amount of reading matter
this morning we hope that its read
ers will generously overlook its short.
comings.
Fortunately the gas company saved
it's big gas tank, and we are assured
that the plant will be ready for bust
ness some time this afternoon.
The fire department, we under
stand, made a quick response to the
call, and it was owing to their deter
mined exertions that the extent of
the damage was no greater.
Mr.. c. w. Hunetr, the general man
ager, and Mr.. R. S. Hall, one of the
principal owners of the gas company,
were both out of the city, so we could
No EnI %
we understand that it was fully in
sured.
We hope that by tonight the plant
will be in full running order.
The misfortune that befell the plant
shows how intimately it is related to
the business life of this community.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
MEMS COMPETITION FOR e. r
FITCH CUP-18 HOLES
MATCH PLAY

Play to commence Thursday, April
80, 1914, and each following Thurs
day until competition is completed.
Competitors unable to play on Thurs
days can by arrangement with op-
ponent play any day between Thurs
day and the following Wednesday
night. Players not competing on
Thursdays and failing to make ar.
rangement with opponent to play by
following Wednesday night lose by de-
fault.
Drawn to play as follows:
F. Drake VS.. A. E. Gerig.
q. C. Chambliss VS.. F. Hooker.
DR.. Watt VS.. C. Camp.
J. Camp VS.. J. NJ. Thomas.
L. Fishel VS.. H. T. Lattner.
G. X. Robinson VS.. I. F. Bennett.
D. S. Woodrow VS.. H. Crook.
B. A. Weathers VS.. DR.. Smith.
J. E. Chace VS.. C. Fishel.
H. Clark VS.. c. H. Lloyd.
R. Robinson VS.. S. G. Cook.
L. R. Chazal VS.. T. D. Lancaster.
Rev. B. Stephens VS.. D. C. STYLES
Jr.
P. Robinson VS.. N. P. Davis.
S. Jewett VS.. l.. w. Duval.
X. c. Camp VS.. w. T. Gary.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01

Rev. VIII. G. Slaymaker and Mr..
E. T. Sevison, visitor from Michi.
gan, temporarily stopping at Reddick,
were recent visitors. His neigh.
bors claim that Mr.. Slaymaker is a
prodigy and they cite abundant proof
to prove it. Mr.. Sevison says that he
is a miracle worker. Some few weeks
ago the doctors gave Mr.. Sevison up
to die. Some one said consult the
Methodist preacher. Mr.. Slaymaker
was sent for and said, why, surely,
think | can have him all right in a
little WHILE" and in two weeks, Mr..
Sevison says, Il was walking around,
and am gaining strength every day.
"The curious part of it," he says, is
that 81 have not taken a single dose
of medicine. Not only has he made a
man of me physically" said Mr.. Sew
son, but he has been my mascot spir.
itually,"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
F R E. E F R E E
London Tango Necklace and
EVELYN Thaw Bracelet

These two beautiful pieces of popu-
lar jeweIry are the craze among so
ciety women in New York and the
largest cities. They are neat and ele.
CANT gold finished articles that VIII
gladden. tie heart of every girl or wo-
man, no matter how young or OLD.
Very stylish and attractive.
Our Free Offer-We are advertising
Spearmint Chewing Gum, and desire
place big box of this fine, health
full gum into every home. 1t sweetens
the breath whitens the teeth and aios
digestion. 1t is refreshing and pleas
ing to all. To every lady sending Us
but so cents we will ship dig box q
20 regular 5 cent packages OF inc
Spearmint Gum and include the ele
CANT Tango" Necklace and "Eveiyh
Thaw" Bracelet, absolutely free.
This offer is for short time only'
Not more than 2 orders to one parry
Dealers not allowed to accept tnls'
American Sales Company, Dayton y
-ad 3-15-Sun-12:x
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-05-01
BACK FROM THE BANKERS CON
VENTION

Mr.. J. M. Thomas is back from the
bankers convention, which was held
at the rapidly growing city of Lake.
land. 1t is impossible for Mr.. Thorn
as to speak in other than high praise
of Lakeland. 1t is a new, clean town.
The buildings, private and public,
that are rearing their slightly domes
in all directions are in every way
creditable, and the spirit that comes
of solidarity and oneness of purpose
is everywhere visible. Other visitors
than Mr.. Thomas say that If there is
any inharmony and local chickering's
they are not allowed to come to the
surface, so its people, pulling togeth-
err in amity and concord, are succeed
ing in building up a fine, progressive,
prosperous city.
Mr.. Thomas made one of the nota-
BILE addresses at the convention.
While it was not the longest, 1t was
one of the most pleasant and impor-
tant, and stressed in taking way
how closely correlated are the two APP.
parently divergent businesses of
banking and farming, and how largely
and intimately the success of the one
depends upon the success of the other.
The Ocala Banner on last Saturday
contained in full Mr.. Thomas address
and it will be printed in full in our
weekly issue, and we hope that our
farmers will give it a careful perusal.
Vice President Marshall addressed
the bankers in forty-five minutes
Grafton, and his remarks were splen.
didly received. The vice president
made fine impression, not only be-
fore the bankers, but before the news.
papers as well.
Mr.. Henry G. Arid of Jacksonville
heads the bankers association for
next year.