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Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02
REPORTED HELD in NORWAY.
Two DEBORAH Men Said to be Taken
for Military Duty in Norway.

The report has been current or
the streets of DEBORAH for severa
days that two young men of Decor.
ah, who went to Norway this sum.
mer to attend the Centennial cele.
bration, are held by the authorities
in Norway, and will be compelled
to do military service, which they
escaped when they came to this
country. The men reported taken
are Conrad Milde, printer, employ
ed by the DEBORAH Poster, and viii
Johnson, an employee of S. Larson
We have no authentic knowledge OF
the above being a fact, but it has
been circulated quite freely for sew
eral days, and the fact OF practically
all of Europe being at war, 1T would
be no more than natural that all
foreign countries were looking UP
all available men for the army.
According to William Baldwin,
naturalization clerk at the court
house, in Des Moines, men Of alien
birth need not fear that they will
be COMPELLED to return to their ma
tive country to participate in the
general European war. Under our
constitution, the only method by
which foreign countries can force
citizens to return is by kidnapping,
he says.
During the last week Mr.. Baldwin
has been swamped by inquiries from
Austrians, Russians and other for
eigners who entertain the belief that
the only manner by which they can
escape military service is to secure
naturalization papers.
A statement issued by naturali-
zation expert which has been receiv-
ed by Mr.. Baldwin says:
Neither first papers nor full citi'
zenship papers are necessary for men
of foreign birth who seek to escape
compulsory military service in theil
native lands. The constitution oil
the United States with its persona
liberty provision, is their savior.
''But all men who have taken ou
first papers or full citizenship paper:
nullify them by leaving the country
to fight under another flag. Tha
was the result in the case of man!
Greeks who left America to fight il
the recent war involving their coun
try After such service the natur
lalizat;on process must take its course
as before.
1--WE are asked many times abou
the standing of the first papers mar
in regard to military service. TIL,
man with first papers is not citizen
but there is no way in which he cal
be forced to return to his native
land for such service"
Under our constitution the unwil
ling men would have to be kidnap
ped. A man guilty of criminal &C
classed as felony may be deported
but no others.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02
nri ed COG Foot Well.

Frank Sa yoy, of DEBORAH, finished
q fin, IL in Canoe township last
wee'- IN Sam Barth farm. 1t is
3G6 feet def and the flow is hne
Mr.. savoy has been doing some fine
work this year and has met with
good success. This we'll was drilled
and finished O. X, after four other
drlllers had been at work on the
farm. 1t was necessary to 60
through crevices of rock, ETC., but
the work was accomplished in fine
shape and now Mr.. Barth has one OF
the best wells in the county on his
fine farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02
M. T.. Church Notes.

The Prayer Service will be resum'
ed Thursday Evening at 1880.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02
Keeps Your Liver HealthiIy Active

A man in Kentucky just told a
friend that Foley Cathartic Tablets
were the most wonderful medicine
that had ever entered his system.
Said he would not be without them,
Neither would you, il you had ever
tried them. A thoroughly cleans
ing cathartic for chronic constipa-
ton or for an occasional purge
Engbertson Pharmacy. Sept.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02
Dizzy Head, Fluttering Heart, Float.
ing Specks.

These are signs of kidney and
bladder trouble. You'll have head
aches too, backaches and be tired
all over. Don't wait longer, but
take Foley Kidney Pills at once.
Your miserable sick feeling will be
gone. You will sleep well, eat we'll
and grow strong and active again.
Try them. Engbertson Pharmacy
Sept.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02

ed Thursday Evening at 1880.
Sunday Services.
1890 A. MA Divine Rebuke. >
The Sacrament OF the Lords Sup
per will be administered at the close
of the service.
1880 p. M.-"The Birth of La
Dor" This service will be held in
accordance with the requests issu
ed by the various labor organiza
tons throughout the country. AL
cordially invited.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
will assemble in the church parlorS
Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 100 p. M
Every member is requested to be
present.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1914-09-02

If you would be sure to have any
one pleased with your lie let it fiat.
ter him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Lambda Rho Tau Party.

The fourth annual dance by the
lambda Rho rau society was held
Saturday at the X. of P, hall on West
Main street, the one hundred fifty guests
being received in the beautifully deco
rated parlor. where at o'clock the
grand march was started, led by Miss
Helen Storrer and Colon Menshardt.
One of the features of the grand march
was a triangle, and when this was
formed An electric pin was lighted,
representing the emblem of the society.
Japanese decorations were used with
peach boughs, parasols, lanterns and
chrysanthemums, the colors green and
gold predominating. The society song
was used for one number on the dance
program. Hand painted programs Of
Japanese design, prepared by Miss
Beatrice Andrews and Corinne Trip
were used. Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Nichols
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Hume, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. P. Davies acted as chsperones
Misses Mary Maud Thompson, Dorothy
Hartshorn and Esther Lyon served
punch.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Pure In Heart.

And he opened his mouth and taught
them saying, BLESSED are the pure in
heart" Oh, how this beautiful state.
ment does, or shall do away with the
bitter, aye cruel bitterness and contro
versies, for it does not say he must or
must not be this or that, it does not say
he must or must not be baptised BY
this or that method-be pure in heart
and see God.
In our common law the word, shall,
is often used and take it as manda-
tory statement, must, shall, will there
seems to be nothing pleanary about it.,
and back of 1t there can be no doubt.
Last summer while going on a long ride
in our motor we passed nice, well
kept farm and on big red barn was
this motto in large words, Blessed are
the pure in heart" and we can believe
he is a good man to live by. Is man
the only creature to be pure in heart
No, for at my feet as 1 write lies my
great Collie dog with the face and brain
of some great man. with a soul and
heart as pure and gentle as a little
child and by his greatness of heart
every day am made to know he loyes
me.
H. E. WOODBURY..
Laingsburg, Mi;h.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Tho New Currency Law.

A D. Whipple and g. M. Dewey at
tended the banquet given by the Board
of Trade in Saginaw. Tuesday evening
The address of the evening was given
by Representative Carter Glass Of Vir-
ginis, author of the new currency Law.
Rep Glass has unbounded confdence
in the law and freely predicted it would
work for the good of all the people.
"For so years" he said, the country
has been operating under q crude bank
ing and currency system instituted ia
the war times, which has been inad-
equate and inefficient, that in times cf
peril had broken down, resulting ia
disaster.
1.-THE two fundamental defects c.f
the present system are its ipelasticiSy
and the fictitious nature OF the fedeVA
reserve system. 1t has no relation 20
the requirements of business and asri-
culture, but is based upon the nations
Indebtedness. In times Of trouble tire
banks are unable to respond to the
business demands. t.'
"The new bill establishes regional
reserve banks. not less than eight or
more than 12, these to be the centes
for the banks belonging TO those re-
spective communities, where the fed
eral reserves will be deposited 80 tts
currency and credits will 'respond 10
the business requirements.
''The currency issued by any gov
ernment is comparable to that pro
vided for in this bill. There viii te
$40 reserve back of every dollar ot
credit, first lien on the regional
banks reserves, and back Of that TIE
faith and credit of the nation. lt
establishes the two schools, that whict
believes scientific currency is bark
currency, and the other that it ia tks
peculiar function OF the government.
IL believe this banking and cus
rency bill inaugurates an era Of pro-,.
perity and marks the epoch In finar-
cial progress 1t is already having 4
tremendous effect on the banks IN
Europe and England. Business msa
need no longer fear prosperity will
bring the resultant panics of expsr-
sion. They will be able TO go so-~
ward and get sufficient credit to ix,
sure success The banker NAV resiys
without fear or bad dreams The biz
provides for commercial farm credits,
lengthening them from 90 days to six
months, and gives certain ,percentss,s
on farm mortgages"
Rep. Glass paid tribute to Rep.
Fordney in opening, saying he hG
known him for years, that be admired
him as a man of intense convictions
who had the courage to express ther..
to the fullest extent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
State Roundup Institute.

Shiawassee county will undoubtedly
be we'll represented at the State round
up farmers institute to be held at the
Agricultural College March 81 The
program is probably the best ever ar.
ranged for gathering of this kind,
practically comprising short courses in
the study of soils and crops; dairying;
animal husbandry; horticulture; poul-
try; farm mechanics; domestic science;
domestic art. In addition woman's
congress and the second country life
conference will be held. A. B. Cook
and J. N. Mcbride of this county. will
preside at two of the sessions, while
the latter will give an address on the
Farmers Clubs in the consideration of
the general subject, ''The Rural Com.
munity as q Unit"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Alfalfa Club.

New Haven township farmers met
Saturday in Owosso and formed the
first of the many alfalfa clubs which it
is hoped will be formed in the county
in the next few months. j. G. Cham
berlain was made president, G. q.
Haughton, vice president; J. A. Rich.
ardson, secretary. Thursday, March 5,
bylaws will be adopted and officers in
stalled at q meeting in New Haven
town hall. When the clubs are ready
an expert from the Agricultural college
wilffnstruct the members as to raising
alfalfa.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
PIONEERS MEET.
Annual Gathering Well Attended
Officers Elected.

The Shiawassee County Pioneer So
ciety held its annual meeting at the
courthouse Monday afternoon, about
$50 residents of the county attending.
An interesting program was carried
out, and officers elected
The meeting was called to order at
80 by J. d. Royce, president of the
organization and he called upon Rev.
E. J. Cross for the invocation. Rev. II.
B. Dunning was the first speaker and
he was followed by G. A. Sanderhoff Of
Owosso, who told of olden times in the
county. Mrs. r. A. Haughton read an
original poem and Archibald Wrigley
talked reminiscently. Four high school
girls, Misses Florence Martin, Gretchen
Richards, Irene Duffy and Grace Lea.
witt rendered medley Of old songs in a
very pleasing manner, following which
Rev. c. Fl. Hanks of Owosso, talked
briefly. Henry Randolph of Vernon,
was the next speaker and was followed
by Mrs. W. + Jacobs of Corunna The
four young ladies sang another song
and were literally applauded. Wash
ington Bingham spoke very briefly but
made hit, with what he said.
"I met Mr. Royce on the street the
other day and he asked me to speak
here today" said Mr.. Bingham. How
ever, he told me that local option, wo-
man suffrage, the Mexican question,
politics, or any of the questions that are
today agitating the people was not to be
touched upon. 1t looked like a tip to
me not to say anything, 80 guess I will
sit down."
J. d. Leland of Corunns, followed
Mr.. Bingham, and he in turn was fol.
lowed by James Osburn of Owosso. U.
J. Pease Of Owosso was the last speaker.
The election of officers resulted as fol-
lows:
President-Rev. Fl. B. Dunning, Co.
runna.
Vice presidents-Dr. A. @. Cowles, of
Durand, and Frank Clark. Vernon.
Secretary-Mrs. r. A. Haughton.
Historian. d. Leland, Coruuna.
The association meets annually, al
ways on Washington's birthday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Auction Sales,

Orin Wilbur will sell at public auction
at his farm one mile south of Owosso
on the interurban road on Thursday,
March IL, at o'clock p. m. a number
of head Of stock, large number of farm
implements. many pieces of household
furniture and numerous household
articles. Frank Baese is the auctioneer
and E T. Wilbur, clerk.
Frank Mccartney as executor, will
sell at auction at the John Jordan farm
"a miles northeast of Morrice and IL
miles south of Owosso on the interurban
line on Monday, March 2, at 10 q m.
four good horses, seven head of cattle,
pigs, sheep and so or more implements
and other articles f. f. Baese will
act as auctioneer and T. s. Martin as
clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Choral Union.

One of the most, If not the most
pleasing concert in the history of the
Owosso Choral Union was given at the
First M. E. church last evening before
a large audience. The chorus was ex.
ceptionally we'll trained and the soloists
the Misses Sharp of Alma. soprano and
pianist, Miss Mabel Ferry, violinist of
Owosso, and the Misses Meta VanDyne
and Lillian Vogel soloists, of Owosso.
and Miss Falice Parker accompanist,
did brilliant work A business meeting
of the Union will be held Monday even
ing to close up the years business.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Preparing for Elections.

The primary election to nominate
candidates for offices under the new
charter. will be held March 90, the reg.
ular election April 8, and the registra.
tion days April and A. Inspectors in
addition to aldermen and supervisors
will be E. A. Gould, F. J. Post Julius
Frieseke, E. M. Rorabacber and 8. q.
Watson. The election commissioners
are w. E. Hall, g. M. Dewey and w
d. Burke.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Trip Through tho Holy Land.

Rev. g. w. Jennings of Mt. Clemens,
former pastor of the First M E. church
in this city, will tell of his trip to the
Holy Land last year, a, the Congrega.
tional church. Tuesday evening, March
10 Rev. jennings reputation as a
speaker is such that the simple an.
nouncement that he is to be here en- the
date mentioned should suffice to fill the
auditorium to it's capacity. The tickets
are 25 cents. Keep the date in mind.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Income Tax Statements.

Tomorrow is the last day for filing
income tax statements covering the
period from March l to Dec. 81, 1918,
il the law is complied with and pen.
atty escaped. Il is safe to say that no
two persons put the same interpreta-
tion upon the requirements of the re-
turn and it is equally safe to predict
that many revised returns will be called
for-and possibly some penalties i'm.
posed-after the statements have been
investigated by the revenue officers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Can Salary Legally Be lnereased7

The new commission government
charter adopted for the city in section
8, chapter 4. provides for the appoint
ment of city assessor on the second
Monday of January in each year, who
shall hold Office from the first day of the
following February or until his sue.
cessor shah be appointed and shall
qualify. The present city assessor shall
hold Office until the appointment of his
successor as aforesaid" AS both the
present and the new charter prohibit
the increase of the salary of a city
official during his term of Office it seems
apparent that the proposed ordinance
increasing the present salary of the city
assessor from $500 to 81, 400 for the
ensuing year and $1,000 yearly there.
after would be clearly illegal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Officers Elected

The Shiawassee County Anti.Saloon
and Law Enforcement league which
was recently organized, has elected the
following officers:
President-D. Nj. Christian.
Vice President-C. T. Cook.
Secretary-W. D. Phillips.
Treasurer-John Mclean.
The organization now has over 200
members and applications for member
ship are still coming in rapidly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
RAIDERS FIND NOTHING
Four Officers and Welfare Associa.
ton Secretary Visit Owosso
Restaurant

Deputy Sheriff Arnold, Chief of Police
Patterson, two policemen and w. o.
Phillips walked into the restaurant on
Main street known as the Wallingford,
cond ducted by Eric Reineke. at 7 o'clock
Saturday evening and after locking the
door searched the place looking for
evidence that liquor was kept and sold
there. Absolutely no evidence of any
kind to show that the liquor law was
being broken was found and it is under
stood that Mr.. Reineke may commence
suit for damages for injuring his bust
neas
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 7. Walsh will en-.

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Walsh will en-.
tertain the Limited 500 club this
evening at their home on Ball street.
Mrs. j. G. Osburn will entertain q
few friends Friday afternoon in honor
of Mrs. Roy Osburn of Janesville, Wis
Misses Ethel and Edith Davies will
entertain at bridge, Friday afternoon
for their guest, Miss Dorothy Fesfield
Of Chicago, Ill.
William Foster and Joseph H. Copas
have fled their petitions as candidates
for the nomination for the Office of
commissioner of public improvements
under the commission form of govern
ment. There are now seven candi-
dates in the field for this Office.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Death Of Ira Miller.

Ira Miller, aged 80 years, died at an
early hour this morning at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. G. H. Taylor, North
Shiawassee street, after an illness of
but three days.
Funeral services for Mr.. Miller and
his son.in-law. James Odel. who died
Wednesday, will be held from the Odel
residence on North Ball street at 1890
Saturday. Rev. A. b. Leonard of Flint,
will officiate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
E. D. BELL FOR CAPTAIN
Company n Members Unanimous
Election Next Month.

Co. Fl bows are practically unanimous
in favor of G. D. Bell, superintendent
of the Owosso Sugar Company plant,
for captain to succeed F. E Evans,
resigned. The election date has not
been set but will be early in March.
The choice of Mr.. Bell would do away
with any friction in the company and
it is believed his selection would please
all the people of the city and that q
renewed interest would be taken in the
company's welfare. A meeting of bust
ness men with the company will be
held March 2 when all misunderstand-
ing will be ironed out.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27

Morrice Citizens party has nomin-
ated for village officers. Robert Cohen
for president, Henry Alling clerk, Clar-
ence Bartholf treasurer. Austin Trow.
bridge assessor, w Fl. Davis, Frank
Smell, George Lewis and William> Case
trustees.
Wednesday afternoon few of the
Willing Workers class of the Baptist
church met at the home of Mrs, Sarah
Mason to help her celebrate her list
birthday. Dainty refreshments were
served and pleasant afternoon was
spent.
About rs members of Wilson tent K.
o. T. M. M. No. 169, attended the social
session held at their hall Wednesday
evening. The Maccabee Candy Kid
of st. Joseph was present and made
candy for those who were present
Pedro was played during the evening.
Miss Rosa, eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Pretti. of Kerby, and
Fleet Richards OF Lennon, were mar
ried Thursday morning at the Catholic
parsonage. Rev. FIR. p J. Slane off,
ciated, ani the young people were at
tended by Miss Mary Pretti, sister of
the bride, and Guy Williams of Len
non.
Sheriff Innis of Ithaca, was here Mon.
day, TO take Earnest Graves back to
that city with him. Graves was ar
rested Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Joseph
Sproule for the Gratiot county officers
on charge Of non.support preferred
by his wife. Graves had just arrived
in the city and was seeking q place to
lodge when he was taken in custody
He worked at the sugar factory last
fall.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
MiddIeburY-Sciota

George Slocum has returned from a
months stay in Florida-Miss Myra
Slocum visited her sister Mrs W Baum.
gardner, of Laingsburg, Saturday
Mrs Charles VanDyke of Ovid, visited
few days last week at the home of Mr.
and Mrs A M Slocum-Albert Schultz,
Fred Slocum, Orson Leland and Adel.
bert Austin have gone to Sage Lake on
a fishing trip-Mr and Mrs Emory
Warren celebrated their Goth wedding
anniversary Saturday, Feb. ID. About
twenty five were present. The house
was very prettily decorated and a pro.
gram was enjoyed in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs Warren were presented
with hand painted plate and cracker
lar.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
RETIRE FIREMEN WITH PAY.
Ordinance Presented to Council
Laid on Table.

Ordinance Presented to Council
Laid on Table.
At Tuesdays council meeting an or.
dinance was presented by Aid. Chavey
providing for the partial retirement of
firemen who lhave served 90 years and
reached the age of 60 years. The men
would be required to work from a. m.
to p. N. only and receive one half of
the pay being received at the time of
retirement. The only man eligible at
the present time would be Edward
Martin, whose pay at present is $65
month. The ordinance was supported
by several aldermen but opposed by
Aid. Mcdonald. who voted against it
and it will be brought up at later
meeting.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
MAPLE RIVER FARMERS CLUB
a Unit In Favoring Armory Appropri-
ation-Sent'ment Strongly in Favor
of Aid by County.

The Maple River Farmers Club went
on record at its meeting Thursday
afternoon at the home of Chas. Rich.
ardson in favor of the voting by the
board of supervisors of s., 500 to aid in
the construction of an armory in this
city. A number of the members spoke
for such action and the vote to approve
the resolution was unanimous. The
secretary of the Club was also in
structed to send copy of the resolu.
tion to each supervisor in the county.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Milk. Ordinance Asked.

) City Attorney Pulver has been asked
to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the
sale Of milk which has been through q
separator, it being claimed that much
milk from which the cream has been
taken is being sold to residents of the
citv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
Would Raise Salary Again.

An ordinance was introduced Mon
day evening at the council, providing
for raise in the salary of the city as
SCISSOR to $1400 for the year 1914, and to
$1,000 for following years. The ordin-
ance was opposed and laid on the table
for q week.,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-27
ASK new FRANCHISE.
Owosso Gas company's Document
Referred to Special Committee.


Aid. Washburn presented at Mon
day council meeting a new franchise
asked by the Owosso Gas Light Co., the
franchise to run so years from May 25.
1t provides for rate of 81 Is per thou.
sand feetifor gas with fat rate of SO
cents for anything under 400 feet, and
decrease to f1.l0 where $4,000 cubic
feet is used. and $l.05 if 100000 feet is
used. The company claims it pays So s5
for 1000 feet of main in taxes. that it
desires to make extensions on Wash
ington, Shiawassee, Stewart. Chipman
and Main streets. and that the proposed
rate is higher than only three cities in
Michigan. The franchise was referred
Aid. Conant, Springett and Washburn.