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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Manager DeYoung Resigns.

James DeYoung manager for Shia.
wassee county for the Consumers
Power Co., has resigned his position,
the resignation to become effective Feb.
1. Ward Cobb of Kalamazoo, will sue
ceed Mr.. DeYoupg. Mr.. DeYoung has
rendered excellent service for the com.
psny and its patrons and his with
drawal is regretted.
Mr.. DeYoung will take an active
part for some time in the conduct Of
the DeYoung book and stationery store
on Exchange street, but his future
plans are indefinite.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
SECURES CHAMPION PROPERTY
City Sells It's Interest to James H..
laverock.

The common council voted Monday
to accept the proposition made by
James q. Laverock to pay $4,000 for
the store building used by the Press
American and the home of the late j.
81. Champion at 415 N Washington
street and to pay $50 month to Miss
Charlotte Donnelly now IS years old to
whom the property was willed with q
provision that II any interest in the
places was left at Miss Donnelly's death
1t should 20 to the Ladies' Library AS.
sociation. The library association
turned it's interest over to the City of
Owosso and it now sells to Mr.. Lave
rock. Mr.. Lsverock explained that the
house property was in such shape that
it could not be rented to good advsn.
tage and IL he could control 1t he could
make IL more profitable and in that
way serve the purposes of the original
owners in willing 1t to Miss Donnelly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Salary Fixed at $500.

The board of supervisors on Monday
fixed the salary of Rev. G. 81. Hanks as
county agent of the state board of cor
rections and charities and probationary
officer at $500 per year with the pro-
vision that he turn in to the county
treasurer the fees received in all cases,
which will reimburse the county to an
estimated amount of $500 to $400 q
year The new law passed in 1918 pro.
vided that the circuit Judge should
recommend the person for appointment
as county agent and Rev. Hanks is also
acting as probationary officer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Death Of Norman Harder.

Norman Harder, aged n years. died
Tuesday at his home at Newburg. He
had not been i'll. The funeral will be
held today at the familv home.
Deceased was one Of the well known
men of the county having been born at
Newburg and lived all his life In this
county. taking an active part in every
good work in the community and was q
successful farmer. Mr.. Harder married
Miss Caroline Carr and two children
were born to them, son who died some
years ago, and daughter, Mrs. Harry
Mackey, of Durand. A grandson, Glen
G. Harder was at the home at the time
his grandfather died.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Trouble Settled.

The differences between A. j. Aldrich
and his son Floyd, Of Vernon, were set.
tied, Friday, and the two actions
against the son was discontinued, 1t
being understood that the father has
transferred his interest in the general
merchandise business at Vernon to his
wife. The father began suit for $1,000
damages for injurses inflicted by the
aOn
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
The MAYOR Donates.

Mayor BRANDED has sent to the Dorcas
Home the $3.50 he received for expenses
from the city for the trip to Detroit to
the road congress. This is duplicate
of the amount donated by Aid. Nc.
Donald, oyer which there was much
aldermanic. controversy. The mayor
sent congratulatory letter on the fine
years work by the Dorcas Society and
requested receipt for his donation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Postomce Notes.

John G. Austin has been appointed
carrier for rural route 8. effective Jan.
10th. Mr.. Austin is at present teach
ing in the Garland school and will pro-
badly continue the school until the lat
ter part Of the month, after which he
will spend few days going over his
route before entering upon his duties.
Nelson Fl. Pember, recently appointed
substitute carrier, has taken the route
of L. P. Royce during the week, the
latter being confined to his home by
sickness
During the month of December five
new accounts were opened in the pos.
tai savings department and 81 deposits
made, the total of the certificates issued
being $1182; Withdrawals, $3.50, show
ing an increase for the month of $852
The total deposits January 1st were
$12, 1853.
The receipts for 1918 were the largest
in the history of the Office, the total
being $31, 576 03, exceeding the receipts
of 1912 by So, ,561.09. The receipts for
December amounted to SO, COS. 90, and
for the last quarter of the year to $9,-
2S7 AZ, both being record sum for the
Office. The increase is without ques-
ton due to the parcel post system.
The new parcel post rates which went
into effect January are as follows:
Parcels weighing four ounces or less,
/ cent for each ounce or fraction re.
gardless of distance
Parcels weighing 20 pounds are mail
able to all Offices within the eight zones
parcels weighing not to exceed fifty
pounds are mailable in the first and
second zones.
The local zone rate is FIVE cents fol
the first pound and one cent for each
additional two pounds or fraction ny
to fifty pounds.
The first and second zone rate is five
cents for the first pound and one cen
for each addition pound or fraction NJ
to fifty pounds. Postage for these zone
can be quickly determined by addinl
four to the number of pounds, Away
counting a fraction of q pound as
pound.
The third zone rate is 9 cents for tn
first pound and two cents for each ad
ditional pound up to twenty pounds.
The fourth zone rate lie seven cent
for the first pound and four cents 70
each additional pound up to twent
J pounds.
The fifth zone rate is eight cents TO
the first pound and six cents for eac
additional pound up to twenty pounds
The sixth zone rate is nine cents 70
the first pound and eight cents for eac
additional pound up to twenty pounds
}, The seventh zone rate is eleven cent
for the first pound and ten cents fo
each additional pound up to twent
pounds.
The eighth zone rate is twelve cent
for the first pound and for each ad
ditional pound up to twenty pounds.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
cLAYToN.;T. COOK, MANAGER.
Chosen by Welfare Association to
Conduct Campaign For Local
Option.

At meeting at the Y. w. G. A.
roomst w ednesdaY, of the shiawassee
Welfare Association attended by
seventy.fve members from various
parts of the county. Clayton T. Cook
was unanimously chosen to manage the
campaign this spring in favor of con-
tinuing the local option law in force.
Addresses were made by Grant Hud-
son, of the State Anti.Saloon League,
Odell Chapman, VIM. M. Fitzpatrick
and others.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Attention Young Menl Young Wo
men.

Do you desire position in the classi.
fed civil service? Post Office Clerks,
Letter Carriers, Railway Mail Clerks,
etc., in demand. Ages 18 to As. Sal
ary $75 to $3.50 monthly. Hundreds of
appointments to fill vacancies, extern
sion of service and Parcel Post. Mr..
H. s. Carl will be at the Wildermuth
hotel in Owosso on Thursday, Jan. 10,
inquiring for young men and women
who desire to qualify for one of these
appointments. He will be there one
day only, noon until p. m. Those in.
terested should call and see him with.
out fail. Minors to be accompanied by
parent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09

William R. Grieve. by his attorneys
Pulver e. Pond, has begun suit for di'
vorce from Bessie Grieve, charging in
fidelity and cruelty. naming an Owosso
physician as Co. respondent. The couple
were married in 1893, and have son Is
and q daughter 18.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
Will Remain in Owosso.

Rev. G. r. Woolford has accepted the
invitation of the Church of Christ Of
this city to remain another year despite
the fact that he has been urged to sc-
cept another pastorate at much larger
salary. The past year has been one of
growth and prosperity in the church,
and the coming year the debts will be
entirely wiped out.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09

About % friends and relatives pleas
antly surprised Mr.. and Mrs. E. Gallo
way Monday evening, at their home 733
Park street, in honor of the Goth birth
day anniversary of Mr.. Galloway.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
STRICKEN BY ILLNESS.
Ex-Sheriff John A. Watson Of Ban
croft In Serious Condition.

EN-Sherif John A. Watson of Ban.
croft In Serious Condition.
John A. Watson of Bancroft, was
stricken with sudden illness at his home
Monday evening. He had apparently
been as well as usual when he went
home at o'clock, but little later felt
i'll and stepped to the door to get fresh
air. and fell unconscious. remaining
in that condition for several hours. and
on his revival knew nothing of the ill.
ness or it's cause A specialist from
Ann Arbor after an examination, be-
lieved that an acute attack of Bright's
disease had caused the attack, and al.
though he predicted recovery, said Mr.,
Watsons condition was serious.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-01-09
AGRICULTURAL EXPERT.

Supervisors of Good Results
Obtained.
Hon. Joseph w. Fordney spent We'd
nesday in this county, and met large
mum Der Of people. many of whom had
matters of interest at Washington, or
other places which they desired him to
look after. He visited the court house,
and was invited to address the board OF
supervisors. Among other things he
told of the good work being done by
agricultural experts in various parts of
the state, and believed it would be
worth the:cost in any county.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03
MOTHER! rs CHILD'S
STOMACH SOUR, SICK?
II tongue Is coated or II cross. fever.
ish, constipated, give .sCalif0r.
mia Syrup Of Figs

Don't scold your fretful, peevish
child. See II tongue is coated; this
is sure sign it's little stomach, liver
and boweh are clogged with sour
waste.
When listless pale, fcyerish, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, DOESN'T
eat, sleep or act naturally, has stom.
ach-ache. indigestion, diarrhoea, give
a teaspoonful of California Syrup of
rigs" and in few hours all The foul
waste, the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out Of the bowels, and you
nave q well and playful child again.
Children love this harmless fruit lax.
Iative," and mothers can res. easy az
ter giving 1t, because 1t never fails
to make their little "insides" clean
and sweet. 20
Keep ii handy, Mother! A little civ
en- today saves a sick child tomorrow,
but get the genuine. Ask your drug
gist for a 50-cent bottle of California
Syrup of Figs" which has directions
for babies, children of all ages and for
grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Re-
member. there are counterfeits sold
here, so surely look, and see that
yours Is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company" Hand back with
contempt any other fig syrup.-adVer.
tlsement H..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
TO BE DISCUSSED AT
DINNER OF AD CT UB

A special dinner. followed by pub
lie discussion on the subject Public
Accounting IN Conformity with the
System OF Accounting Advocated by
the United States Bureau of the Cen
sus," viii be held in the dining room
on the sixth floor of the Young Hotel
building at $50 o'clock Thursday eve.
ming, under the auspices Of the Homo
lulu Ad Club. Every member of the
AID Club Is working toward making
this event ore OF the largest attended
ed and most Interesting and instruct
i've public meetings ever held by the
organization.
The general discussion will be fol-
lowing out OF the methods and sngges.
tiors advised by H. Gooding Field, late
auditor of the Hawaii county inyestiga-
ting committed. In his recent address
to the members of the AID Club on the
subject Our Public Financial Prob
lens" Intense interest is being
shown In the public, discussion re-
garding the revision of the territory's
accounting control of public finances
not only because it is believed 1t would
be of vital Importance and value, but
because such revision would be in line
with similar work now being done In
all the leading cities of the United
states and Canada. 1t is believed that
without such revised system, the
public would be entirely at loss re-
garding the cost of operation Of the
various governmental departments.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03
CHARGE or MISCONDUCT
MADE AGAINST GEORGE
A. DAVIS, IS REPORT

According to a statement made this
morning by Judge Sanford B.. Dole,
he is making an Informal Investigation
of an oral complaint said to have been
made to him by Attorney ]. Magoon
against United States Commissioner
George A. Davis. According to ru-
NOR which went the rounds of the fed
eral building starting shortly after a
conference between Judge Dole, At.
torney L. Andrews and Commissioner
Davis in the chambers of the federal
turist. the motive for the alleged COM
plant was brought about when At
torney Magoon took exception to- Ger.
tain alleged misconduct on the part of
Commissioners Davis. -
When interviewed regarding the au.
thenticity of the rumor, Judge Dole
chose to sneak but briefly on the mat
ter. He intimated that such a COM
plant had been made to him, but did
not divuige the explicit nature of it.
He said:
In view Of information received by
the federal court. it is conducting an
informal investigation of alleged mis-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03
POLITICAL. fire
Will BE SET. OFF
AT rice Meeting
Two Gatherings Tonight on
Behalf of Candidate for
= Delegate

There will undoubtedly be some fre-
works this evening in two spots in
this city, when Charles A. Rice and
his father, W. H. Rice, Sr., speak at
meetings in the second and twelfth
precincts of the fourth district. At
the meeting in the grounds of the Mo-
ililli school house, at half past seven
So'clock this evening 1t Is expected
that the gathering will really be
mass meeting Of voters from not only
the second, but also from the first and
third precincts, which converge near
the schoolhouse. -" .....
Every Arrangement has been made.
for this big meeting and w. H., Rice
ST., will be the principal speaker in
Hawaiian OF the evening here, with
the candidate for Delegate to Congress
speaking In English. 1t is limited that
both will come out in no uncertain
terms in regard to the stand which
Charles A. Rice takes as candidate
for Delegate to Congress. <-...
Among the speakers at this meet.
ing will be j. A. Akina, A. st. c. PHI
anaia, William Mossman, Alexander
Lindsay. Jr., Arthur Kahaawinui, Clar.
ence II. Olson and Lorrin Andrews.
At the meeting at the. Holy Ghost
Grounds on Punchpowl Drive. the
speakers win include Charles H. Rice,
A. d. Castro, Alexander Lindsay, Jr.,
Ed Towse, Lorrin Andrews and l.. r.
Medeiros.
Tomorrow evening at 7:30 p. m,
there will be ia mass meeting at the
Pumping Station near the Kamehame-
ha Schools, kalihi Camp and at School
and Liliha streets Both Charles A.
Rice, the candidate for the nomination
of Delegate to Congress, and his father
w. II. Rice, will be the main speak.
ers, assisted by a number of other well
known orators.
On wednesday evening two big mass
meetings have been arranged for, one
in Kakaako and one in Thomas Square.
The Kakaako meeting will be for the
voters of the 9Th and It'll precincts
although everybody wlil be welcome.
Ii is probable that Charles A., Rice
will make brief trip to Kauai on
business next Thursday, but will re-
turn in a few days and renew his
campaign here and also on Maui.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03

conduct of George A. Davis, federal
commissioner, during his recent vaca.
ton to Hilo, Hawaii" = e.. -.
Commissioner Davis. when inter
terviewed in the matter shortly after
the consultation in Judge Dole's office.
declined to make any statement, ex-
cept to say: 49,"
Il suppose the whole thing has gone
up in smoke by this time" -
Attorney Magoon denied the rumor,
saying that he had filed no complaint
against the United States commits
sioner.
Judge Dole further stated that no ac-
ton will be taken regarding the alleg-
ed complaint until he has finished his
informal investigation in the matter.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03
NATloNAz eUARp NOTICE.

Members of the different companies
of the National Guard of Hawaii who
have not received their pay for at
tending the encampment at Red Hill
from July Is to 20 inclusive, will be
paid by Capt. A. w. Nicely from 5 to
6 p. m. today at the armory. :.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03
"A Zerolene Lubricant
For Every Motor Need

All types and makes of cars
run successfully on Zerolene.
In light or heavy touring cars,
runabouts or big delivery trucks,
it gives the same reliable lubri-
cation. Made in light, medium
and heavy, to meet these varying
conditions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-08-03

In addition to cylinder oils
the Zerolene brand includes sew
eral grades of transmission and
differential lubricants and
greases. There is one of these
Zerolene products exactly adapt
ed to each lubricating require
ment of yourtruck or car, what
ever its type of construction.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-23
GOVERNOR IS TO
PICK FROM FIVE
That Number of Good Men Be-
ing Considered for State
Banking Commission.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 2S.-There Is
a great deal of speculation at present
as to who probably will be appointed
by Governor Hatfield as state COM
missioner Of banking to succeed SAM
uel v. Matthews, who died last mouth.
The appointment is expected to be
made soon, and while little can be
learned as to the favorite in the race
for the place, there are at least Ave
well known men, who, it is believed,
are being considered by the executive.
OF these 1t is said Presley Smith, of
Charleston, deputy in the depart
ment prior to his election as sheriff
of Kanawha county, has a good chance
for the prefe1ment
Another man under consideration
is NJ. L. Brown, formerly warden Of
the state penitentiary.
Lyle l.. Jones, Of Parkersburg, for
a number of years cashier Of the
Wood County Bank, is another ell
gible.
Still another man who may lani
the Office is Colonel James, ID. Burley,
of Moundsville, man OF experience
as a banker and strong Republican
leader in the northern part Of the
state
/ The fifth man who has been men
Homeland 1t is said he is an appli-
cant, as are some of the others-ls
Il. P. Graham, Of Hinton, formerly
cashier OF the Citizens National Bank.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-23

By virtue OF the authority vested in
by s deeres of the ee' circn nMG onrf ef
Harrison County. West Virginia. made
and entered on the 31st day of October,
1914. In the cause in chancery pending
in said court. wherein Greensburg FL
nance Company and others are plaintiffs
and Clarksburg Brewing Company and
others ure defendants, OF record In
Chancery Order Book No. &c. page s0l.
Of said court. said special commission
err WILL on Thursday.
JANUARY ., 1913,
at 1:S0 o'clock p. NJ, at the front door
of the court house Of said county, in
the City OF Clarksburg. sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder. all Of
tie Following real estate and personal
estate, or so much thereof as may be
required to pay the debts. Hens and
costs In and BY said decree decreed to
be paid. to-wit:
Real Estate.
Those three certain lots or parcels OF
rSeH s,tuase On Erst re ssreet, n The
West Virginia. and being lots known
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-23
SALES VERY GOOD.

The sale of Red Cross Christmas
seals here this year will end tomor-
row evening. The sales have been
somewhat better this year than iasl,
it is thought, when 1900 were sold.
The women In charge. OF the annual
sale hope to sell $4,000 this year and
that many were sent here to be Of
fered.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1914-12-23
GEORGE N. .HoFFHEIMER.

Special CommIssioncr,
I. i. Wade Coffman, Clerk Of the
Circuit Court of Harrison County, West
Virginia, do hereby certify that George
NJ. 1toffhclmer. the special commIssioner
above named, has given bond. With good
security. in the penalty and with the
toned decree. and as required by law.
Given under my hand this 7th day OF
December, 1914 IS
Il WADE coFFMAN. Clerk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-24
BUILDING NOTES
 OF LOCAL INTEREST

Nine building permits the aggre gate cost of the work to be $39, 500 were issued last night by the building commissi oners Included in the per nlits were two factory buildings which the American Chain Co.,. intends to add to its plant, an addition to the Royal Equipment Go. and an addition to the American & British Mfg. Co, factory. The commissioners will meer again tomorrow afternoon at o'clock instead of Christmas Day at o'clock their usual hour. The permits issued last night Were:
 American Chain Co., one story brick factory building, west Side of Logan street. aWpnA
 American Chain Co., one. I story brick factory building. west side Of Logan street.
 J. Montonaro.- cellar wall to move house on west side No. 143 Calhoun avenue.
 W. F. and Nellie c. Lewis, frame cottage, south side of Summit St.
 Andrew Fflskoosly. three family frame dwelling, east side of Dover St.
 The Royal Equipment, brick addi- ton to factory. south side of Rail- road avenue.
 The American & British Mfg. Co.,. power press shed, south side of Cres- cent avenue.
 Mary A. Northrop. one family cot tage west side of North Ave.
 John Reardon, two family frame dwelling, west side of Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-24
MIInARp E. noBsoN. JR..
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, FAIRFIELD COUNTY, ss., crr1,nn,nrnn CsrArrrnE.l


 Bridgeport, Dec. 22, A. D., 1914 Upon the complaint of the said Willard F. Dobson, Jr ;, praying, for reasons therein Het forth for a di- vorce, returnabIe Co the EuperfoT Court, in and for Fairfield County. on the first Tuesday of January, 1915
 It appearing to and being found by the subscribing authority that Ida F. Dobson the said defendant is absent from this State and gone to parts unknovn-but whose last known res idence was in Bridgeport Conn.
 Therefore Ordered, that notice of the pendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order in the Bridgeport Evening Farmer, a news paper printed in said Bridgeport three times successiveIy. commencing on or before the 23rd day of Decem- Der, A. D.. 1914.
 FRED. ". TRACEY, Assistant Clerk of the Superior CCurt for FsalreId County T23 se
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-24
UNDER THE srAKs AND STRIPES

An exceptional opportunity com bining business with pleasure, a cruise through the West Indies and around South America under the American Flag is offered to manu- lecturers. and merchants. This cruise has been organized by the Fidelity Trust Co, of Ba1timor@s who have chartered the twin screw S. S. Finland of the International Mer- cantile Marine Company.
 The date of sailing is January 27th, 1e16,5 and the itinerary embraces the following parts:--New York. Balti- more, San Juan. Porto Rico, La Guaira, Venezuela part of Spain, Trinidad. Para, Brazil; Pernanbuco, Brazil; Balia, Brazil; Rio De Janiero, Brazil; Santos, Brazil; Montepideo, Uraguay PunNa-Arenas, Argentine Republic; Valparaiso, Chile; Antofa- gasta, Chile; Mollendo, Peru; Callao, Peru; Panama, through the canal, Puerto Colomobfa, Republic Of .Co- Ionbia, Kinkston Jamaica, Havana. Cuba, New York.
 The time consumed in making such q trip including two. three and four day stops at ports mentioned sis 106 days, and the price of same $500 for the trip, or s7.54 per day.Can on us or write us for beautifully illus strated booklet s. Loewith & Co, 116 Bank street.