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New-York tribune., 1915-11-16
LIVESTOCK MARKET.

New York. November Is, 1915.
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Primary Money Distribution.

|. Corunna, July 2S.-There is tot
al of S,7S7 school children in Shia
wassee county, according to the com
pleted school census, and on a basis
of $7.85 per capita, the county will
receive $69,339 from the state in
primary school funds.
County Treasurer Richardson ex'
poets to receive the money from the
state during the day. He has already
received the receipt, signed it and re-
turned it to the auditor general. Un-
der the law, it is necessary for the
county treasurers to sign the re-
ceipts and return them before getting
the money.
Following Is the school population
of the townships and the two cities
Owosso and Corunna: Antrim, 185;
Bennington, 254; Burns 329; Gale
donia, 306; Corunna, city, 37S; Fair
field, 244; Hazelton, 431; Middle
bury, 1856; New Haven 376; Owosso
township 500; Owosso city, 1857;
Perry 4s4; Rush, 1856; Sciota, 1862;
Shiawassee 1922; Venice. 372; Yer
non, 1887; Woodruff 20S..
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30

After making an investigation num-
Der of Shiawasse county druggists have
discovered that the decree recently
made, prohibiting the sale of whisky
and brandy in drug stores after Jan l.,
1915, stands. The action was taken by
the pharmacopila- society, which re.
Gently ruled that whisky and brandy
should be taken from the drug list,
Several druggists doubted the legality
of the ruling, and made an investiga-
tion. They learned that the society
was within its rights in taking the
action 1t being the only body in the
country authorized by congress to make
laws.
II is admitted here that the ruling
will have an important effect in the
liquor problem. Druggists in dry"
counties will be unable to handle
whisky or brandy while those in the
counties where saloons are still oper.
ating must take out regular saloon
license IL they continue the sale. Here.
tofore a government license has been
all that was required.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
LINE AGAIN
UNDER CONSIDERATION.

Prospective Rights OF Way viii be
Examined During First Week in
August by Michigan Railway Co.
Officials.
1t is expected that representatives of
the Michigan Railway will go over the
prospective rights of way for new
electric connection between Owosso and
Saginaw during the first week in Au-
gust. Nothing definite has been de-
cided." said John F. Collins of jackson,
general manager, while in the city,
"but the connection is being considered
at this time. There are no great engi-
neering difficulties. the territory that
would be opened is rich one, the OK.
tension would greatly help the line that
now runs from Jackson to Owosso, and
to link Saginaw and Bay City to the
system that now serves southern, GEN.
tral and southwestern Michigan would
certainly add volume to the companys
transportation business, both passenger
and freight; in short, all the considera-
tions appear to favor the Owosso.Sag.
inaw connection being put through. l
am without knowledge regarding the
plans in this regard, how.
ever, except that the matter Is at the
present time under advisemeIt.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Gives Additional Land For Park.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Bentley have
notified the City Commission of their
intention to deed to the city a strip OF
land 100 feet wide extending across the
north end of the site which they gave
year ago for park purposes at the cor.
ner of Shiswasee and Stewart streets.
This additional land will make it pos
sible to include number of we'll grown
trees on the north line of the park and
thus with the new paintings of trees
and shrubbery to more quickly shut off
the view from the park to the several
factory and other buildings along the
railroad. This gift will add consider.
able acreage to the park which in few
years is destined to become one of the
beauty spots Of the city, and as the i'm.
provements are made upon the same,
the appreciation of the people of the
city for the spirit which prompted both
the donation of the land and of liberal
sum Of money to develop it, will depend.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
lainesburg

Mrs M w Drake is visiting her chill.
dren at Lake-Mrs A S Scott went tc
Detroit, Friday, to visit her daughter
DIR Scott and Arthur also spent Sunday
there, Mrs Scott returning home with
them Sunday evening - Mrs S N
Pierce, accompanied by her son. Jay
of Fowler, left last week to spend q
month with their daughter and siste,
at Kalispele, Mont-Mr and Mrs ] r
Warren and children visited the form.
er's sister and family at Chesaning
over Sunday-Miss Nella Swarthoui
is attending the State Holiness camp.
meeting at Eaton Rapids-Rsy CALI
gan visited relatives at Marlette over
Sunday. He was accompanied home
by Mrs Galligan and son e j.. who had
been spending the week there-Mr
and Howard Royce and daughter Erms
of Chicago, visited Mrs Royce's sister,
Mrs Geo Leffler, the last of the week,
making the trip by auto-Mrs Euret.
ia Morgan visited friends at Lansing
the last of the week.-Mrs. w H Kim.
mis- went to Detsoit. Sunday, to spend
a few days with relatives
Austin, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis, is slowly improving
Mrs w H Card has returned home
from Detroit, where she spent several
weeks with her daughter-John M
Clay OF Chicago, is visiting his cousin
Mrs Scoutten and fsmily-Mrs d 6
Austin and daughter Helen, are spend
ing few days at Csseville-Mr ARD
Mrs John Schmid and daughter Hazel
Mr. and Mrs John Slingerlsnd and
daughter Vera, of North Owosso, wer,
guests Of Mrs J Schlicher and family
Sunday, Misses Vera and Hazel remain
ing for weeks visit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Installed Officers

Corunna, July 29.-At a regular
of Corunna Rebekah lodge
No. 144 held Tuesday evening, July
27, the following officers were install,
ed in their respective stations:
N. G-Lucy Chipperneid.
V. G.-Martha Creag.
Secretary-Minerva Bovee.,
Fin. Secretary-Alice Depotty.
Treasurer-Elmer Wilson.
The following will hold appointive
Offices:
Warden-Josephine Nickels.
Conductor-Hannah Wilson.
Chaplain-Jessie Escott.
r. S. to N. G.-B. Nickels.
l.. S. to N. G.-Blanch Escott.
r. S. to V. G.-Emma Morris.
L. S. to V. G.-Wm. Creag.
Inside Guardian-J. Chipperfield.
Outside Guard-Geo. Morris.
Organist-Blanche Escott.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
BURTON

Rev F E Kunsman spent two days
last week with friends in Few Lothrop
Miss Ora Woodin and her sister,
Beatrice of Qwosso. spent Friday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs r B Bruff-Miss
Nellie Shepherd was the guest of Mr.
and Mrs Theron Dewitt of Owosso,
one day last Week.-Mrs. Anna Mason
was the guest Of Miss Elsa Clarke of
Henderson, part of last week-Nr
and Mrs Glenn Dowell of Detroit, are
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs A j
Reason-The Free Methodist camp
meeting opened Wednesday for services
The meetings are held in Joseph Vim
cents woods-Theodsis Stephens and
daughter, Miss Elsie, Of Dawson, are
visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs U G
Stiff and family-Mrs Christine Leis.
niger and son Don, Of Owosso, spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs E D
Brooks-Mrs James Sexton and fam
lily of Flint, are visiting relatives in
this place and vicinity-The q E So
ciety will meet Friday evening at the
home of Miss Anna Mason. AL mem
bers please come, as there will be elec.
tion of officers Ada Lusk and
daughter, Miss Alene, of Hwosso, spent
Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs
Fl Scott-Thelma Simpson spent last
week in Oyid with her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs Daniel Lewis-Invita-
tions are out for the marriage of Miss
Grace Kunsman and Mr. George Millard
which takes place Wednesday, August
1lth-Mrs w f MsloDey and daugh-
ter, Miss Anna Arlene, of o wosso, spent
saturday with their grandmother, Mrs
Della Felton-Mr and Mrs Charles
Rogers, who have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. g Q Rogers, returned last
week to their home in Grand Rapids
Mrs VIM Giles is visiting her
daughter and family, Mr. aud Mrs v A
Patrick in INLAY City-Mrs Clayton
Potter and son Russell, are visiting rel.
atives in several places in New York.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Nav Call Rov. MattSon.

Rev. Bernard q. Msttson, pastor of
the First Congregational church Of
Mansfield. Ohio, who occupied the pull.
pit of the Congregational church on the
1lth, was in the city q short time Tues.
day in conference with official boards
of the church and society relative to the
pastorate of the church. The church
and society officers decided at meet
ing last week to recommsnd that call
be extended DR.. Mattson, who made a
most favorable impression upon all who
heard and met him while in the city
and an adjourned meeting of the church
and society will be held this evening
to act upon the recommendation
of the pulpit committee and officers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Lodge Will be Orator.

Hon. Frank T. Lodge of Detroit. past
grand master of the grand lodge, as
sociate grand patron of the grand chap.
ter Eastern Star and thirty third degree
Mason, will deliver an address at the
Shiawassee county Masonic picnic at
McCurdy park on August -. Mr..
Lodge is one of the best known Masons
in the country, and stands high as a
student and an orator. His address
will be feature of the picnic that will
be appreciated, and should be heard by
very large number. Plans for the
day are progressing finely. and lodges
about the county show commendable
spirit of cooperation, thus insuring the
success of the occasion.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
May Install Bowling Alleys.

The Owosso Elks lodge is considering
the installation of three bowling alleys
in the temple and it is said the matter
will be definitely decided by vote OF
memoers of the lodge at a meeting
Tuesday night. If the verdict is favor.
able, the work of constructing the
allevs will he begun at once. A com
mittee consisting of DR.. Gaylord n
Finch, J. E Ellis and John Murray has
obtained estimates of the cost of in.
stalling alleys. If they are installed,
the Elks it is understood, will join the
Elks' state bowling league.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Is Largely Attended

Corunna, July 29.-The funeral OF
the late Hudson Sheldon, a former
resident of this city, who died at his
home in San Francisco, Calf, was
very largely attended Wednesday af-
ternoon at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A. Rosenkrans. The floral tri-
butes were numerous, for Mr.. Shell
don was beloved by all who knew
him.
Rev. w. H. Jordan of Owosso Of
ficiated and spoke most comforting
words. Mrs. F. f. Foyer and sister,
Miss Mitchell, close friends of Mr..
Sheldon, sang two of the latters fav-
orite songs.
The pail bearers were w. A. Ros-
enkrans, VIM. Hunt, John Y. Martin,
Howard Slocum, w. f. Gallagher
and w. T. Parker-classmate and
lifelong friends of the deceased.
The remains were laid to rest in
Pine Tree cemetery.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Elected officers.

The Christian Endeavor of the
Church of Christ held their monthly
business meeting at the home of Rev.
j. F. Green Wednesday evening.
The following officers were elected
President-Edith VanCuren.
Vice Pres.-Elsmere Pearson.
Secretary-Cecil Craft.
Treasurer-Susie Wright.
Press committee-Neva Drexler.
Lookout ommittee-Elsmere Pear
son, Janet Hatfield, Mr.. Thorn, Mrs.
Pearl Crane.
Prayer meeting committee-Vida
Finch, Joe Hecht, Dora Cute.
Social committee-Neva Drexler,
Gladys Hatfield, Angelina Sahs,
Edith VanCuren.
Missionary committee Ethel
Hunt, Guy Lille.
Corresponding secretary. --Theo-
dore Streicher.
Following the business meeting
social session was held. Games were
enjoyed and refreshments were serv-
ed. Fourteen new members were
taken in.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Death Of Edgar o. Hughes.

Edgar o. Hughes, son of William and
Louisa Hughes, was born in Rush town
ship, Nov. 5th, 1855, and died at his
home in Owosso, July 22d, 1915, aged
SO years, 8 months, II days. He was
married to Miss Rose Seelhoff Dec. 9,
1885. He leaves his widow, three chill.
dren, Lloyd of Rush, and Blanche and
Florence at home, two sisters, Miss
Nina Hughes and Miss Cora Miller,
both OF Owosso, also three grand chill
dren. He resided on his farm in Rush,
on which he was born, until four years
ago. He was one of the earliest set
tiers of that section. As result of his
extraordinary industry and manage.
ment he became the owner of two very
fine farms. He always took an interest
in the social and political affairs of his
community. He wa man Of honest
principles. and of appreciation for the
Christian religion, having dedicated him.
self to Christ. He gave his children every
advantage and provided every comfort
for the home. In his death the county
has lost valuable citizen. For four
years he has patiently endured great
suffering, brought on by slowly ad-
vancing paralysis. His funeral was
held from the home at 1:30 Sun lay
afternoon, conducted bv Rev. G. R.
Wolford, an intimate friend. The music
consisted of three songs selected by the
deceased. Interment was made at the
Henderson cemetery, whittier large
number Of his old friends gathered to
extend tribute of respect.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Securing Petitions.

A. N. White and A. V. Winters of
Lansing, canvassed Owosso this week
for signatures to a petition to the leg.
islature to submit again to the people
of the state the amendment to the con.
stitution compelling fraternal insurance
companies to be placed on basis with
"old line" companies. The amendment
was showed under year ago after a
bitter fight against the amendment by
the fraternal insurance companies. A,
600 signatures are necessary to compel
the legislature to act.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
CONDEMN GRAVEL PIT
County Road Commission Want Jury
Decision on Price to be Paid

Sse'Sb VIZ stNO ~ oO
A new procedure in road building in
Shiawassee county will be the condemn.
ing of gravel pit by the county road
commissioners this week. Action is
taken under new law, which gives
the county the authority to condemn a
gravel pit, and have n jury sst a price
on the gravel, much the same as prop.
erty is condemned for a street or other
public improvement
The gravel bed which is to be con.
demned Is owned by A E. Shannon of
Garland. Today jury will be drawn
A disinterested party will select 10 free
holders and each side will strike three
names from the list. The jury of six
will then hear the evidence and decide
what shall be paid for the gravel.
The action was taken by the county
commissioners. They state that the
gravel pit in question has been open for
30 years and that gravel was being sold
from it at lower price to the town.
ships than to the county. Mr.. Shannon
asked the county 25 cents square yard.
The action is considered an import.
ant one by the road commissioners, for
if successful in this case the same
course may be followed in other in
stances.
The county road commissioners hold
that price of 10 cents yard is good
value for the land. An acre of land
one foot deep, cantains 1880 cubic
yards. At ten cents cubic yard this
would make the price of the land $l61
an acre.
The average gravel pit the board
says, is eight feet deep, bringing the
price up to $1,2SS an acre.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
ANOTHER VICTIM

Of Doing Favor for Fdend-Arested
for Violating Local Option Law
A Belgian workingman, Alfonso Du-
bury. ignorant of any wrongdoing,
brought home from Chesaning some
liquor for Charles Drain of Corunna.
and is now held for trial in the circuit
court for violation of the local option
law, having been bound over by JUS
tice Nichols in Corunna. Monday. Bail
was fixed at 5000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Countrvman-Dutton.

George Dutton of Olean, N. Y, and
Miss Flossie Countryman Of Owosso,
were united in marriage at the First
M. E. church parsonage Thursday after
noon at l:3O, Rev. Hartley Cansfleld
officiating. The couple left on the 2:O5
car for Lansing for visit with rela.
tives. On their return they will make
their home in Owosso, the groom hav-
ing obtained position here. Friends
extend congratulations and best wishes.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Michigan State Bankers Association

The 1915 convention of the Michigan
State Bankers association closed in
Grand Rapids Thursday. An Owos.
80 man was honored in the election of
officers. Gilbert l.. Taylor, of the Citi.
zens' Savings bank was chosen a mem.
Der Of the executive council of the as.
sociation. A. G.. Bishop, president of
the Genesee County Savings bank of
Flint, was elected president of the as.
sociation and it is likely the next state
convention will be held in Flint. Those
who attended the convention from
Owosso were Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert L.
Taylor, c. E. Rigley, A. M. Hume and
A. M. Bentley, and Mr.. and Mrs. E. T.
Sidney of Corunna were in attendance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Is the County Farm Agent Making
Good?
From the Fruit Belt.)

| from the Fruit Belt.)
The government agricultural county
agent system has been established for
less than two wears and it naturally
took some time to get the system into
actual working order. The first diff
hcuity lay in getting county authori-
ties to make provisions for the expense
which Is to be provided under the law
by the counties where an agent is ap-
pointed. This is the weakest part of
the Lever bill in our Judgment. If the
county agent is good thing, then there
should be one in every county, if not in
every county then in group of coun-
ties which could be easily arranged.
After funds were provided. il was
necessary to select a man to serve as
agent. This was found quite prob.
lem.
The county agent had first to be a
practical farmer, as we'll as learned in
the science of agriculture. but above
all he had to be a diplomat. No am
bassador, holding the most important
government portfolio needs 80 much
diplomacy as the agricultural agent.
The average farmer rather resented
this high governmental scheme to en-
tighten him on his own business, and il
looked for time as though the county
agent was going to have hard road to
travel.
Fortunately, however, the men
chosen almost without exception were
just the right men in the right place,
land that Is especially true of the state
of Michigan), and because of this more
progress has been made than otherwis
could have been made. With these
handicaps the new system is working
fine.
The prejudice of the farmer has given
away to enthusiastic cooperation, and
the value of the county agent or farm
demonstration is each day becoming
more appreciated.
The new governmental system of aid.
ing farmers by representative under
the authority and as an official of the
government has passed the stage of
being on trial. The results that have
been accomplished in so short time
are wonderful and can scarcely, be
credited.
The agricultural county agent has
given new inspiration to American
agriculture. He has interested farmers
in growing better crops; improving
their stock; adding to the comforts of
the farm home; beautifying the home
grounds; showing them the necessity of
better and improved roads; better
schools, more community interest in
buying and selling; establishing corn
clubs potato clubs, cattle and egg pro-
ducing clubs among the boys and sew
ing and cooking clubs among the girls
of the farm.
Furthermore the county agent has
given much of his valuable time in in.
teresting bankers, merchants, manu-
facturers and professional men in the
agriculture of their county, 80 that
there is community interest, or an
inter rdependent feeling existing be-
tween these other interests and the
farmers that is making time rapidly in
favor of the more advanced agricul
ture, and more progressive and val
liable agricultural community.
We believe the county agent has
more than made good so far and the
possibilities in him for the counties
welfare are exceedingly great
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
VII, Accent County Aid.

Mrs. Anna Elicit, 80 years old, of
Durand, has applied to Probate Judge
Bush to be sent to the psycopathic ward
at the hospital at Ann Arbor to be
treated for q cure of the morphine
habit. She mas no funds and under 3
new law passed this year can be sent
at county expense for treatment. She
ha. three children and wants to be able
to care for them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
One Extra Day Given.

The City Commission extended the
time for the payment of taxes at its
session Monday to include Aug 2 as
the last day of July comes on Saturday
and some men are paid on the first day
of the month. This applies particular
" to Ann Arbor Railroad employees.
After Monday collection fee of a per
cent will be added and then one cent
each month until paid.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Ann Arbor Railroad Picnic.

The annual picnic for the Ann Arbor
railroad employees and their families
will be held at Whitmore lake this
Saturday. A special train will leave
Whitmore lake for the return trip at
$50 p. m. 1t is expected an Owosso
band will furnish music during the day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Wants Bail Reduced.

Two examinations have been made
this week by physicians of Charles e..
Miller, held in the county jail on wife
poisoning charge, it being claimed by
his attorneys l.. F. Miner and E. HI.
Lyon of st. Johns, that Miller's health
ie failing by reason of his confinement.
Mr.. Lyon has filed an affidavit and
asks that Miller be admitted to bail on
q smaller amount than $1,000 or that
one surety for $1,000 be accepted.
Judge Miner will act in the petition
today.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Now Postmaster at New Lothrop.

Orley Prouty democrat, was appoint
cd Saturday as postmaster at New
Lothrop to succeed James 81. Clark
republican, whose term had not ex.
pired but who evidently displeased the
department at Washington by criticism
of the recent action in cutting down
the number of rural carriers in the
county by twelve. Mr.. Clark has been
an excellent official and his removal is
regretted. Mr.. Prouty is prominent
resident of New Lothrop and is con.
graduated on being selected.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
Picnic August 8.

The Amslgamated Temperance as
sociation and the Shiswassee county
Sunday school association will hold
their annual union rally at McCurdy
park Friday, August 6. James Hopson,
Jr., w. A. Uphsm and Mrs. Eta Xii.
liam constitute the committee in charge,
The program, which it is said will be
unusually attractive will be given out
later.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
new INDUSTRY

Lloyd s. Son Will Make Leather
Goods in New Building on MAR
Street.
Roy Matthews has rented the build
ing he is having constructed at the cor.
ner of Main and Water street in con.
necti>n with the old brewery building
to w. l.. Lloyd and E. M. Lloyd doing
business as Lloyd & Son who will
manufacture all kinds of leather goods
including harness and novelties. They
will have possession and begin business
October /.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30

Last day to pay taxes without the
added penalty Of one per cent month,
Monday, Aug. 2.
At q recent election the provinces of
Alberta and Saskatchewan in north.
western Canada voted in favor of pro.
hibition.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Edwin Ellis were
hosts at a dancing party at the casino
at Corunna, Wednesday evening, a
supper being served at their home fol.
lowing the dance.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-07-30
First Ward Mothers Meeting.

The first ward mot'ers' meeting was
held at the home of MRS. F. Crandell,
21O North street, Friday afternoon.
The fine program included readings,
recitations and solos, sung by the Misses
Blanche and Mildred Barker. There
were 81 adults and fourteen children
present. The next meeting will be held
in two weeks with Mrs. Eliza Freeman,
ia West King street.