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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Welton-Underwood.

The marriage Of Miss Mary Flea
nor Welton and Charles Elmer I'm
derwood took place Wednesday even
ing at o'clock at the home of the
groom, 656 Park street. The we'd
ding ceremony was witnessed by a
small gathering Of relatives Of the
contracting parties. The house was
prettily decorated for the. event with
cut-fiowers and greenery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Underwood, who are
highly respected citizens, have the
heartiest congratulations and best
wishes of hosts of friends and ac-
quaintances for future happiness.
The bride has been an earnest and ef-
ficient instructor at the Emerson
school for the past several years. Mr..
Underwood is associated with his
brother, l.. o. Underwood, in the gro
Gerry and meat business in this city.
They will reside at 656 Park street.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
IMPROVEMENT
ASSOCIATION

At the weekly luncheon of the I'm.
provement Association held on Wednes.
day the supervisors of the county were
guests of the Association. In the alb
sence of President Sturtevant, Vice
President Fl. X. White in welcom.
ing the guests thanked the supervisors
for favors granted in the past and stat
ed that when the invitation was ex-
tended it was with the thought of hay.
ing social session only but that with
in few days past question of impor.
tance to the county had come up and
that it was thought wise to consider it.
He called upon E. o. Dewey to present
the subject. which related to the ap
pointment of hog cholera agent for
the county or the employment of an
agricultural agent. The latter stated
that his attention was directed to the
same by President H H. Halladay of
the State Live Stock Sanitary Commits.
sion, who had given it as his opinion
that the expense of the former agent
would be lat least $1,000 a year." and
had written letter to that effect which
would be turned over to the supervis-
ors. 1t was the opinion of the speaker
that it would be better for the county
to appropriate sufficient sum to EN-.
ploy a county agricultural agent who
would include among his duties that of
caring for hog cholera outbreaks and
would devote the remainder of his time
to other work. The expense of the lat.
ter position would be $4,000 year, of
which the government pays $1,000,
leaving $14O0 to be cared for locally. 1t
was suggested that the supervisors ap-
propriate $1,000 leaving 5000 to be raised
by those interested about the county.
E. P. Robinson, county agricultural
agent for Saginaw county, had been
invited to be present to explain the
work of the agent and to tell what had
been accomplished in Saginaw. Mr..
Robinson held the close attention of all
present for three quarters of an hour
as he told in an interesting way of the
duties and work of an agent and the
practical things already accomplished.
He said the supervisors at first hesitated
about appropriating the money needed
but that since the first year the vote of
the board had been unanimously for the
appropriation. The subjects touched
upon were those of better seen, improv.
ing the live stock, dairying, farm sur.
vey work, the county farm bureau, etc.
It was apparent that Mr.. Robinson was
doing good work and that the people
of Saginaw county were deeply in.
terested.
Supervisor Chas. E. Godfrey, chair.
man Of the board, thanked the Associa.
tion for the courtesy shown the super.
visors and stated that consideration
would be given the subject presented
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Wants Estate Divided.

Mrs. Mary G. Brooks of Vernon. wife
of the late William Brooks, Saturday
brought suit in chancery in the circuit
court against five step.sone and step.
daughter for partition of the real
estate left by her husband. The de-
PENDANTS in the suit are Fred B., Ray.
mond p, Joseph c.. William f. Jr.,
and Louis Brooks, and Margie Patchell.
Mr.. Brooks died year ago Monday.
His real estate consisted of a 90-acre
farm on section 3 of Vernon township
worth $4,000. Last week Thursday
Probate Judge Matthew Bush issued an
order granting the widow an undivided
one third of the property and each Of
her step.children an undivided one
ninth. Attempts to satisfactorily di.
vide the estate have been unsuccessful
it Is said.
Mrs. Brooke asks the court to sell the
property and divide the receipts of the
sale IL a satisfactory settlement can be
made no other way.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Additional Compensation Allowed

The case of Charles F. Brown vs.
Owosso Gas Light company, was de-
cided April sth by the Michigan In.
dustrial Accident Board in favor of
Mr.. Brown, allowing him the sum of
$1S375 in addition to the amount al
ready paid him. Mr.. Brown is sixty
three years of age and lives on Cass
street and on October 1e, 1918, while
in the employ of the Owosso Gas Light
company, sustained an injury to his
foot. He had received compensation
for eleven weeks when a receipt was
obtained from him discharging the
company from any further liability and
payment from that time on was re.
fused, although Mr.. Brown claimed he
thought that what he was signing was
merely receipt for his semi mimonthly
compensation.
Mr.. Brown, through his attorney,
George E. Pardee, filed a petition be-
fore the Industrial Accident Board.
The testimony was taken in June, 1914,
and the case was argued before the
board in September. The board holds
that Mr.. Brown Is entitled to % weeks
additional compensation at 81 35 per
week
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Corunna Teachers.

The board of education of Corunna
has re.engsged Supt. of Schools G. R.
johnson and ali but two of the present
teachers. Miss Mayme Fish, who has
taught in Corunna ten years, will teach
in Flint, and Miss Eleanor Fuller may
take up work in college. Miss
Gretchen Richards, daughter of A. E.
Richards, will take Miss Fish's place.
The others of the teachers are: High
school, Superintendent johnson, Pre-
ceptress Ruth Spidel, of Ohio; Mrs.
Mable Garland and Miss Lily Wood of
Corunna; intermediate department,
Misses Eiith Newell and Theo Cornell
of Corunna; fifth grade, Miss Louise
Peacock of Corunna; fourth grade, Miss
Bessie Garland of Corunna; second
grade, Miss Matte Garner of Chesa-
ming, and kindergarten department,
Miss Sarah Lewis of Ypsilanti.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Woman Visited Chesaning.

A female called Mary Coon or Ruth
full Bair, who has been in Owosso sever
al months, was arrested at the Michigan
Central depot Saturday evening when
she returned from Chesaning in an in
toxicated condition. She was il COM
pany with two Owosso males with one
of whom she got into dispute. She
was taken to the county Jail and was
later arraigned before Justice Friegel
and plead not guilty. Her examination
was set for Wednesday. 1t is said she
is out Oh parole from the Detroit house
of correction,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Abigail Chapter Ohic ers.

Abigail Chapter o. E. 8. held their
annual election of officers Tuesday even.
ing and heard reports showing that the
last year had been one of unusual acti-
vity in the chapter and that it is in a
thriving condition. Installation of
officers will be held in the evening OF
April 81. The officers are as follows:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. Pearl Boylan
Worthy Patron-August Syverson.
Associate Matron-Augusta Spiess.
Conductress-Nel Calkins.
Asst ductress-Florence Evans.
Secretary-Mrs. Anna Conant.
Treasurer-Mrs. Mary Deckert.
Alternstes to Grand Chapter-Mrs.
Edith Cramer, James Zimmerman and
Mrs. Mary Deckert.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Baptist Brotherhood.

The Baptist Brotherhood met Monday
night in the social rooms of the church.
Justice Friegel gave an interesting talk
concerning experiences in lawyers
life and in the court room. His talk
was followed by general discussion.
At the business meeting it was de-
cided to hold social next week We'd
nesday evening for the men of the
church and to invite men outside the
church. Refreshments are to be pro.
yided in the nature of Dutch lunch. "
1t was also decided that the brother.
hood would give supper to the mem.
bers of the Boys Brigade on Wednes
day evening, May 81.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Hog Cholera Agent.

The supervisors on Thursday voted to
appoint q hog cholera agent for the
county and named G. s. Baldwin of
Bennington, for the position. His pay
was fixed at $3 90 per day for the time
actually spent and all his necessary ex-
penses. Mr.. Baldwin has had consid-
cradle experience IN treating hog
cholera and iss good man for the work.
Before appointing Mr.. Baldwin, the
board voted down proposition to ap-
propriate $1,000 for county agricul-
tural agent, but two supervisors, Dewey
and Grove of Owosso, favoring the
same.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Last Concert.

We call attention elsewhere to notices
Of the last concert of the Owosso Choral
Union at the Methodist church next
Tuesday evening. The Union has given
us course of very high class enter
tainments this season, and have mer-
tied the hearty support of the local
public. Their eliminating effort, the
singing of the tragical career of Joan
of Are" Maid of Orleans, will be
marked by the appearance of the dra-
matte soprano. Miss Helen A. Brown.
Of Chicago. Mr.. Curt M. Schwahn, the
Saginaw tenor, so popular with Owosso
people, and DR.. J. o. Parker whose rich
baritone voice always gives pleasure.
The supporting chorus will consist of
fifty voices. AS local institution un-
selfishly devoted to the highest type of
home improvement, the Choral Union
deserves a generous local support
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Shipman-Trumble.

The beautiful farm home of Mr..
and Mrs, Charles w. Shipman, In
Venice township, was the scene of
very pretty wedding Wednesday at
high reen. when their daughter,
Miss Celia, was United In marriage to
Miles l.. Tumble, OF this city. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Trask of the Judd's Corners M.
E. church. The impressive ring SER
vice was used.
The bride was charming in a gown
Of white chiffon taffeta made en-
train and trimmed with pearls and
beautiful handmade point lace, the
latter being family heirloom. Lit
tie Adah Shipman, niece of the
bride, acted as flower girl. She was
dressed in dainty frock
The parlor where the ceremony
was performed was made beautiful
with a profusion of Easter lilies and
smilax. Roses and carnations were
used in abundance. the color scheme
in the other rooms being pink and
white.
Covers were laid for sixty guests
at the four-course dinner which fol-
lowed the ceremony. The following
young ladies, music pupils of the
bride, served: Misses Vera and Mary
Judd, Stella and Sadie Snyder, Cath
crime Geek, Frances Grove, Mable
Lyons and Mary Youngs. Mrs. Serr
catered.
The bride is well-known, having
been lifelong resident of this coun-
ty She graduated from the Corun-
ma high school in 1903 and since
then has been engaged in teaching
music.
Mr.. Trumble is the local agent for
the Ann Arbor railroad, a member of
Owosso Masonic bodies and well and
favorably known to people in this
city. Friends extend heartiest con-
gratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Trumble will leave
for a several months visit in Califor-
MIA and Washington. after which
they will be at home at 437 East
Mason street in this city, where their
home is in readiness.
Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Delbert Trumble and two
of Durand; Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Bowles and Mr. and Mrs. Ethan
Youngs and daughter, Miss Mary of
Linden.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
New Plumbing Ordinance.

The city commission held long Sos.
sion Monday evening, the time being
taken up by the reading and passing of
the new plumbers ordinance. This
measure consists of sixteen single spaced
typewriter pages and required nearly
an hour to read through. The ordi.
nance sets forth in detail just how all
plumbing must be done in the city and
provides penalty of 800 or 80 days in
Jail for its violation. Mayor DeYoung
was named plumbing inspector.
A communication from the Improve
rnent association was read, asking the
commission to go on record, favoring
keeping the library open from 8 a. m.
to 8 p! N. on week days and on Sunday
afternoon. It also asked that an invi.
tation be extended to the farmers of
the county to get books from the libra.
ry and to inform them that they would
be welcome to use the basement of the
library for gatherings The matter
was referred to the mayor.
The librarians report showed the
library to have had a circulation of
1908 books during March.
Justice Friegels report showed re-
ceipts in police court for March to be
$4,000.
Several resolution for public improve.
ments in the way of curbs and sewers.
had been prepared for introduction, but
were held up pending filing Of the
specifications.
After the meeting the commission
aud other city officials and the 6remen,
enjoyed a chili.con .csrni supper and
smoker at the expense of Commissioner
Fred Hanscom. who was recently re.
elected for term of three years.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
SUPERVISORS HOLD SESSION
G. E. Godfrey Of Shiswassee Elected
Chairman-Hog Cholera Agent
Appointed.


The 1915 1916 Board of Supervisors of
Shiawassee met Monday with a change
OF members from six townships and
wards. Chas E. Godfrey of Shiawas.
see township, who had served several
years but had not been member for
three years past, was unanimously
chosen chairman of the board. He
selected the following committees:
Abstracts-Growe, Ransom, Curtis
Apportionment- Kebler,
Piatt.
Auditing-Howard, Perry, Kinsler
Claims and Accounts-Clarke,
Vincent, Dewey.
Claims and Accounts in Conta.
gious Diseases-Piatt, Colby, Dur
ham.
Clerks rtificates-Braden Nor
ris, Clarke.
Drains and Ditches-Doan, Morris
Braden.
Equalization-Dewey, Wilbur,
Kinsler, Perry Durham, Doan, Colby
Furniture-Morris, McMullen, Vim
cent.
INDECENT Soldiers-Taphouse Will
bur, Clark.
Justices, Constables' and Coron-
ers' Claims and ACCOMPLISHMENTS,
Curtis, Kingsbury.
Officers Salaries-Durham Grove
Ransom.
Printing-Kebler, Grove, Tap
house.
Public Buildings and Grounds
McMullen, Kebler, Allan.
Records in Clerks Office-Colby,
Chase, Ransom.
Records in Registers Office-Ran-
som, Kebler, Allan.
Rejected Taxes-Kingsbury, Tap
house, Vincent.
Roads and Bridges-Chase, Piatt,
Kingsbury,
Rolls--Allan, Clark, Corey. j
Rules-Taphouse, Vincent, Curtis.
Settlement With Treasurer-Wil-
bur, Chase, Howard.
Settlement With Superintendents
of Poor-Perry, Braden. Howard.
Sheriff's Ofice-Corey,. McMullen.
Doan. a
The board passed a large accumula,
tion OF bills, elected Carr s. Baldwin as
live stock sanitary agent, increased the
pay of the present efficient turnkey at
the county Jail to $62 per month, re-
fused to appropriate $1,000 to assist in
securing the services of county farm
expert, heard various reports and dis.
posed of several other matters. The
board were guests of the Owosso I'm
proyement Association at dinner and
of the Temple in the afternoon.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY

OF Surrender Of General Ice Of the
Confederate Army Observed by
G. A. r. and w. r. G.
Veterans of the Civil war, the Wo-
mems Relief Corps and number of
visitors observed the fiftieth anniver.
sary, Friday, of the surrender of Gen
Robert E. Lee at Appomatox, April 8,
1865, and the beginning of fifty years of
peace on the soil of the United States,
by exercises at the q. A. R. hall Fri.
day afternoon. Rev. c. II. Hanks and
Rev. Thomas fowler gave short talks.
a number of members of the Post gave
"reminiscences, including Phillip Nor.
rison and Edward Conley of Corunna,
songs were sung by the audience and
recitations given by Misses Hazel He'll.
ing and Seraphine Dimmick. Mrs.
Sarah Livingston spoke briefly.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
ARMORY APPROPRIATION
Practically Assured. Bill Passes House
and 10 FavorabIy Reported In Sem
ate-FinaI Action Early Next Week.

FrdCuCdiIy ASSuroo-6lI faSSeS Rouse
and 10 Favorably Reported In Sen.
ate-Final Action Early Next Week,
Only the unexpected will defeat. the
armory appropriation in the state legis-
lature. The bill was taken up in the
House, Monday evening, and passed by
vote of 79 to 2 without any discuss
ion. 1t was also given immediate
effect. Tuesday morning the finance
and appropriations committee of the
senate held brief hearing-the mem
3ers all being informed as to the details
and voted unanimously to report the
bill favorably. This was done in the
afternoon and the bill placed on the
calendar to be taken up a. any time
after five days. which means considera-
tion will be given to it either Monday
evening Or Tuesday, AS no known op.
position exists in the senate it is con-
fidently believed the bill will be passed
at the first opportunity and be ready
for the approval of Gov Ferris during
the coming week. E. o. Dewey was
present in the House when the bill
passed and on Tuesday with ex-senator
w. A. Rosenkrans discussed the bill
with the mem bers Of the senate.
E. A, Bowd of Lansing, architect for
the armory. was in the city the first of
the week to consult Captain j. o. Par
ker and the members of the armory
committee relative to any changes in
the plans as originally drawn and
to determine upon what course
shall be taken as to securing new bids,
etc. 1t was practically agreed that all
those who submitted bids last fall
which are still pending before the State
Military Board-will be given an op-
portunity to submit new bids with the
hope that proposal within the sum
which will be available, if the bill be
comes law, may be secured in time to
permit the Board to award the contract
at its meeting to be held in Detroit,
April 81
The prospects thus are that within
three weeks work will be commenced
upon $45, 900 armory.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
The Anr;l number Of Mill supplies

The April number of Mill Supplies
contains fiattering editorial announce
ment that Earl W. Barnes has been
promoted to the position Of advertising
manager, having served since 1910 as
the eastern representative Of the publi.
cation. Mr.. Barnes has made good in
his work and is spoken of as lone Of
the highest salaried advertising men in
the United States" Mr.. Barnes Is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W. Barnes Of
Byron. and is well known to good
many people in the county who are
pleased with his success.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Adjutant General Phillips.

Major r. G. Vandercook, for several
years past adjutant general of the
Michigan National Guard, rendered his
resignation to the State Military Board
on Friday last to accept position with
the Pere Marquette railroad. The
Board accepted the resignation and
named Major M. j. Phillips of this city
to act as his successor. Maj Phillips is
familiar with all the duties of the Office
and the work will go along with no
noticeable break.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Corunna commandery officers.

Corunns Commsndery Knights Temp
lar, has elected the following officers:
Eminent Commander-Fred Kay.
Generalissimo-V. N. Royce.
Captain Genersl-E. T. Sidney.
Senior Warden-Clsrk Shipman.
Junior Wsrden-Harry Eldridge.
Prelate-Howard Slocum.
RecorderEFrank Pettibone.
Treasurer-John Y. Martin.
Sword Bearer-W. A. McMullen.
Standard Bearer-Willlam Goodwill.
warden-Daniel butcher.
Sentinel-L. &. Cudney.
Members of Finance Committee-W.
A. Rosenkrans, Gilbert Cole and J. d.
Royce.
Installation was held Thursday, April
IS. Matthew Bush was the installing
officer and J. D. Royce acted as mar
shall
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Official Returns Of Recent Election

The county board of election canvass
ers completed their work of canvassing
the spring election results Tuesday.
The countys vote on the constitutional
amendment was 1,676 for and 1889
against. For county school commits
sioner. Howard Slocum, Republican, of
Corunna, received 3,176 votes to 1.40s
for Ray Bravender. Democrat. of
Laingsburg. Roy G. Bailey, of
Corunna, Republican, received 3,1S5
votes for county road commissioner to
173 for J. Kneeland, of Owosso, socialist
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Christ Episcopal Church


Elects vestrymen.
At the annual meeting of the parish
of Christ Episcopal church, held Mon.
day evening, April 12, B. l.. AFFORD,
F. M. Grove, E. F. Hayward, J. h.
Laverock, James Osburn, Van R. Pond,
J. NJ. Terbush, S. P. Wilcox and A. D.
Whipple were elected vestrymen.
The officers are:
Senior Warden-Jsmes Osburn.
Junior Warden-J. HI. Laverock.
Treasurer-F. M. Grove.
Secretary-A d. Whipple.
The next meeting of the vestry will
be held ct the Owosso Savings bank
Friday evening at 7 o'clock when COM
mittees will be appointed and parish
business will be transacted.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16

The American steamer Joseph W.
Fordney, recently sold by the +. w.
Gilchrist estate to New York brokers,
and her cargo, have been thrown into
the prize court at Kirkwall. The ad-
miralty charges that the steamer at
tempted to evade search while bound
with a cargo of forage for Malmo,
Sweden. The Fordney sailed from
New York, March Goth for Malmo. and
was taken into Kirkwall, April s. A
British prize crew took charge of her.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Five Cent BOUNTY on Rats.

Gov. Ferris has signed the bill which
gives bounty of five cents on rats, the
heads of which are to be proof of the
death of the rodents. The law will be
come effective 80 days after the legis-
lature adjourns. It's a good law and
will help to rid the country of these
property destroying pests.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
. County Orders.

Orders paid by the county treasurer
for the month of March were: County
orders, 81, ,946 II; county road, 81, 900. 80;
salaries, $2,070.5S; buildings and
grounds. $3OS 6s; soldiers relief. $l1;
sparrow, $197 05; poor, $l,2S4. IS; pur-
chase, $35O.5s; witness, $134 65; juror,
sl,s49; abstract, $172.7s; drain, $s2,-
Q46 "a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16

Fifty births and twentv.six deaths is
the record of the county for the month
Of February.
Joseph o. Guidet, the IA months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G.. Guidet,
died at $3.50 Thursday morning at the
Martin home, 900 State street. The
funeral will be held from the Isham
home, 1407, 14o7 Young street, on
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, and
interment in the West Haven cemetery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
HEAVY PEN AlTlES
Given officials Who We're Guilty of
Election Frauds.

Mayor d. M. Roberts of Terre Haute
was sentenced to serve six years in
Fort Lavenworth penitentiary and pay
$4,000 fine for conspiracy in connection
with the election in November 1914. A
Judge, chief of police, many other
officials and others were given peniten-
tiary sentences and in all 169 persons
received sentences of fines or Jail terms.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16

Rev. Hartley Cansfeld is in lansing
today watching the proceedings in the
Legislature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-04-16
Rev. ostroth Returned to owosso.

Rev. A. Ostroth was assigned to
Owosso Evangelical church for another
year at the conference of the Evan
gelical association of churches of Michi-
gan held at Grand Rapids, Sunday.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1915-10-28
No "smoke Of Battle" Now.

One of the marked features of the
European conflict that distinguish 1t
from the wars Of the past is the alb
sence of smoke on the firing line. Ow-
ing to the use Of smokeless powder,
no smoke is made when a rife is dis
charged, while the heaviest artillery
throws of nothing more than q thin
mist that is invisible hundred yards
away and disappears within few Sec
onds after the gun is fired. Only
when shrapnel or a shell explodes in
the enemy's line Is there anything Wis
ible in the way Of smoke. the whole
purpose being to conceal the position
of the guns throwing the projectiles
while making the points where the
projectiles explode clearly visible. The
expression, "the smoke of battle" SO
faithfully descriptive Of the wars Of
the past, has little meaning when ap-
piled to modern war.-Popular Me-
chanics Magazine.