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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
TRIBUTE TO HEROES
owosso Honors Departed On Beau
tifuI Memorial Dax.

After month of cold, damp nearly
freezing weather, Memorial Sunday
and Monday was bright and warm, and
practically everybody assisted in some
way in paying tribute to the nations
dead. The exercises at the Odd Eel
lows Temple were attended by large
audience, being started at one o'clock.
Mayor James DeYoung presided, and
first on the program was music by DR..
A. q. Cowles' drum corps of Durand
Prayer was offered by Rev. E. M. Fos-
ter of the Corunna avenue M. Z church
after which Carlos Hanks, Jr., read
Gov. Ferris Memorial Day proclama-
tion, and Miss Florence Mack and r.
n. Gibson sang a duet.
Miss Gladys Reineke read Lincolns
Gettysburg address, followed by solo
by r. n. Gibson. and an original poem
prepared by Mrs. Agnes Wiley. one of
the prominent officers of the W. r. C.
of the state, was read by w. Al
Seegmiller. Comrade c. G. Duff sang
one of the favorite solos of the veterans.
Van R. Pond delivered the Grafton of
the day, paying high tribute to the sol.
diers and sailors of the republic, aud
the noble women who had shared the
sorrows of the country's one great con-
tiict which was not as the present one
in Europe, one Of hatred or greed, but
a noble effort to make this country the
best place on earth to live
America" was sung by the audience
and the benediction offeredby Rev.
Thomas fowler.
TIE procession was formed, and was
probably the best ever held in Owosso
on Memorial Day. Capt J. o. Parker
was in charge with Capt. F. E. Evans as
aide, the column starting with the Boy
Scouts and Boys Brigade companies,
followed by the West Owosso band,
Co. H in command of Lieut. Lahmann,
Quackenbush Post q. A. R., Spanish
War Veterans and the w. r. G. and
some of the older veterans. in automo-
biles hundreds of school children car.
rying flags, Canton No. 9 Patriarchs
Militant, Odd Fellows and many citi.
zens who followed to Oak Hill ceme
terry where flowers were strewn on the
water in memory of the sailor dead and
then to the Soldiers monument where
the G.. A. R memorial service was
held, closing with salute and "taps."
The thinning ranks of the veterans
makes the days exercises more impress
sive from year to year, and the prayers
for continued peace are widespread and
earnest.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Death of Moses keyte.

Moses Keyte, for many years prom
inent business man of this city, died
suddenly at his store Wednesday after
noon while sitting in chair He had
been in i'll health for many months,
but had made daily visits to the store
and had been feeling better for few
days than for several weeks.
Mr.. Keyte was born In Churchville,
N. Y, II years ago, and when he was
an infant came to Michigan with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Keyte.
His father established harness shop
and the son later associated with him,
and the business has continued and
prospered.
In 1867 Mr.. Keyte was married to
Miss Mary Marshall who died April 30
last, after a short illness. One daugh-
ter. their only child, Mrs. John Roos,
survives. Mrs. Geo. Loring, a sister,
also survives.
Mr.. Keyte was a man of excellent
qualities, quiet but friendly. and many
friends mourn his loss. He was one of
the members of the original volunteer
fire department of the city, and was
chief for several years, serving as a
fireman twenty years. He was an Elk
and an Odd Fellow.
The funeral will be held today, Rev.
w. H. Jordan of Christ Episcopal
church, officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Company n Thanks Friends.

At the regular meeting of Co. Fl
the Following resolution submit
ted by Messrs. Beemer, j. j. McDon
aid and Oscar J. Reynolds, committe,
was adopted by a unanimous vote:
In behalf of the members of Com
pany. H, Thirty-third Michigan In
fantry, Michigan National Guard, We
wish to express our appreciation Of
the splendid support so earnestly ano
cordially given to the proposition t.
| secure additional funds for the cree.
tion Of an Armory which will be a
credit to the people of the county
| and an honor to the Michigan Ma
tional Guard. That We have succeed
ed so far in this endeavor is a matter
| OF congratulation and with the build
ing operations now begun we can look
forward to occupying our new home
with a great deal of satisfaction. Sue
cess was secured only through the
united effort of all the people of the
county, and that all will be entirely
satisfied wnen the building is ready
for occupancy is our confident belief.
That We may during the years to
come show ourselves worthy of all
efforts which have been put forth is
the wish of the membership of Com
pany II. To further express our
gratitude. it is
Resolved, That a most hearty
vote of thanks be extended to the
board of supervisors of the county,
and the city commissioners of Owos-
so for the financial assistance voted;
to the people of the entire county for
their good will and loyalty during the
almost two years during which this
proposition has been so prominently
before them; to- Representative John
Y. Martin and Senator Charles w.
Foster for their energetic and sui
cessful work in the legislature
through which not only Company H
benefits but which makes assistance
possible for other companies whicn
may desire to build armories; to Mr..
A. NJ. Bentley of Owosso, for his gen.
erous gift which makes possible the
construction Of a splendid swimming
pool for the enjoyment and welfare
VI thO hiOih pSi ohip do We'll dS dhOIu-
ing an opportunity for the youth or
the county to enjoy the sport it's use
ensures; to Mr.. G.. l.. Dimmick for
deciding his rights as the abutting
owner to a strip of land fronting the
original site through which the arm.
ory can be brought forward suffic-
iently to provide for possible en-
largement of the same if ever neeo
ed; to the press of the county, anu
especially the papers of the city, for
the active, timely and enthusiastic
backing so freely given the project
from the start; to the membership ot|
the Owosso Improvement association
and its Armory committee for the IL
nancial support and the untiring ef-
forts put forth to make success ceF-
tain. To one and all we say, thank
you.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Purdy-Hemlnger.

The marriage of Miss Wanda Estelle
daughter of Mrs. Jennie Purdy to Mr.
Marvin V. Heminger of Prarie Depot
Ohio, was solemnized Wednesday after
noon at the home of the bride $40 Eliza
beth street, Rev. G. H. Hanks officiat
ing in the presence of fly relatives and
friends.
Mrs. w. A, Seegmiller acted as hos
tess of honor, Miss Sylvia Bailey as
bridesmaid and Harold Mcmahon as
best man, the ceremony being perform.
ed under an arch of ferns with the let
ters "P" and "H" in flowers. Miss
Margaret Reineke, violinist and Miss
Burl Curry pianist, played the wedding
march, Pauline Honecker sang 20
Promise Me-" A three course luncheon
was served. Mr. and Mrs. Heminger
left after the ceremony for northern
Michigan trip and will be at home in
Prarie Depot, Ohio, July /.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
County Medical Society.

Following is the program of the
meeting of the Shiswsssee County
Medical Society, Tuesday evening, June
8, in the lecture room of the Congrega
tional church at 7:3O p. m.
Call to order by Pres. 8. 8. G. Phippen.
Reading of minutes of last meeting
by Sec. Treas. w. E. Ward.
Routine business.
Address by DIR. G. Mccormick on
THE biological and sociological factors
of the true builders of the nation"
Discussion:
Education-Rev. J g. York.
Legal RestrietiOn-Hon. W. M. Kill
patrick.
Segregation-Rev. G. II. Hanks.
Sterlization-Dr. 81. L Arnold.
While this is not a public meeting
and is for men only, any man interest
ed in the subject of heredity will be
welcomed. 1t is expected there will be
large attendance of professional men.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Death of Mrs Charles Paris.

Mrs. Jennie Paris, wife of Charles
Paris, died at her home on N. Shiawas
see street Sunday evening. Death was
due to paralysis, Mrs. Paris having
been stricken two weeks ago, and suf.
fering another stroke Sunday morning.
She adibeen in poor health for several
years however.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock at the home, Rev.
G. II Hanks officiating.
Mrs. Paris was born in Yates county,
N Y, on February "a, 1s47. She came
to Michigan with her parents soon after
the Civil war and to Owosso in 1892
She had lived in the house where she
died since 1885. Surviving are her hus
band and one daughter, Nellie, and four
brothers living in New York. Mrs
Paris was member of the Women's
Relief Corps, the W. &. T. U. and Lady
Maccabees.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
EASTERN STAR ANN UAL.
County Gathering at New Lothrop
Largely Attended.

6osv "eeo"eSe'
The eighth annual meeting of the
Shiawassee county association order of
the Eastern Star, was held at New
Lothrop May 81. with large attend
ance, including 80 from Durand and 27
from Owosso.
Mrs. Grace Northwood welcomed the
visitors and Mrs. Daisy Eddy of Byron
responded. Mrs. Jessie White, Misses
Blanche and Grace Snyder and Vera
Beatty of New Lothrop, sang, and Mrs
Wesley Parker of Laingsburg, gave a
reading. A we'll arranged program
was carried out. Mrs. E. F. Conant of
Owosso, gave most excellent paper on
what does the o. E. 5. mean to me
as an individual"
An initiation and the installation OF
New Lothrop officers were much en-.
joyed. A banquet was served and q
reception for grand officers held The
following officers were elected: Presi
dent, Mrs. W. L. Colby of New 10th.
rop; first vice president, Mrs. Nettie
Smith of Laingsburg; second vice pres.
ident, DR.. Robert Fox of Perry; secre.
tary and treasurer, Mrs E. F. Conant
of Owosso; chaplain, Mrs Jessie Mes.
bitt, of Durand; marshal, Mrs. Hattie
Eldridge of Corunna.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Death Of Rev. j. p. Cooper.

Rev. Judson P. Cooper, pastor of the
Asbury Methodist church of this city,
died at the parsonage on Shiawassee
street, Wednesday morning, after
long illness of nephritis followed by q
slight stroke of appoplexy Feb. 9, and
nervous breakdown.
Mr.. Cooper was born fin Smithville,
Ontario, 55 years ago, and when six
teen years of age came to Tuscola coun.
ty, Michigan, and later attended a
theological school and was ordained ftr
the Methodist ministry, being assigned
to Bridgeport. He attended Garrett
Biblical institute at Evansville, ILL.,,
and served churches in Nebraska and
South Dakota. Returning to Michigan
he became pastor at Bennington and
Pittsburg. end then at the Asbury
church in Saginaw. After years
work at Mt. Vernon seminary at Bos-
ton, Mass, was assigned to Woodside
avenue church in Bay City. After
filling several other pulpits and gradu
ating from the institute at Evansville,
he was assigned to Asbury church in
Owosso, and had served nearly three
years.
Rev. Cooper was thoroughly relig
ious man, of strong convictions and deep
sympathy, tireless worker in every
good cause, and wide circle of friends
mourn his loss.
Surviving are the widow and three
children, Foss, Frederick and Charlotte
who reside at home.
The funeral will be conducted from
Asbury church Saturday morning at
1890 o'clock. Rev. A. B. Leonard of
Flint officiating, assisted by other pas
tors. The remains will be taken to
Saginaw.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Murdock-Crane.

The marriage of Miss Laura, daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Murdock of
Corunna and Lester Crane of Owosso,
was solemnized at the home of the
bride Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. D.
Young officiating in the presence of
thirty relatives and friends Miss Lii.
liam Klause rendered Mendelssonn' g
wedding march, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Hanchett of New Lothrop, attending
the bride and groom. A three course
luncheon was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crane are we'll known
young people and have hosts of friends
who wish them we'll Mr.. Crane is
employed by the Arthur Ward Co., the
bride having been assistant court re.
porter and stenographer in the county
clerks Office during the past two years
After trip to Buffalo and James
town, N. Y. Mr.. and Mrs Crane will
be at home at l4l Oakwood ovenue,
Owosso
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
In Honor Of Miss Clark.

Several functions in honor of Miss
Neva Clark of Corunna, daughter oi
Geo. w. Clark, who is to marry Harold
Fl. Lyon of this city next Wednesday
has been held the past week. Or
Saturday Miss Eleanor Lyon was hostess
at her home on Water street, q four
course luncheon being served to seven.
teen guests. Each guest embroidered
her name with yellow on white silk,
the bride to use the pieces on quilt.
Mrs. Karl Welte was hostess to former
Lambda Rho Tau sorority members in
honor of Miss Clark. Wednesday, at
her home south Of the city.
Miss Pauline Smith gave six O'Clock
dinner Tuesday at her home in Morrice
in honor of Miss Clark, a number from
Owosso attending.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
New Jewelry Firm.

B. s. Gaylord has sold his jewelry
stock at 119 West Exchange street to
d. II. Wren & Co., who have taken
possession and will continue the busi-
ness at the same location. Mr.. Gay
lord will remain with the new firm
during June and then take vacation
before taking up other work, but does
not expect to leave Owosso. Don FL.
Wren, the active member of the new
firm, was born in Owosso, and always
lived here, and is a popular and highly
respected young man, and many friends
wish him success in his business ven-
ture. He is q practical watch maker,
having learned his trade from Mr.. Gay.
lord, who is regarded as an expert and
with whom he has worked for nine
wears.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
ROAD BEE" PROCLAMATION
Governor Ferris Urges General OBJ
servance of Oav in Michigan.

On June 4 and 5, 1874. the frs
annual Road Bee Day was observed
in Michigan. Unfortunately it raih
ed very hard quite generally over the
state on one Of these days, but other
days were appointed by the different
road associations to finish the WORK
so well begun. On the whole, mucu
good resulted to the roads of the state
and in many localities the community
| interest in the common roads was
greatly revived.
Tne amount of money raised by d.
rect taxation and annually expended
on the rural highways of the state is
rapidly increasing. In 1901 the high
way taxes were less than two and h
half million dollars while in 1914
the highway taxes had increased to
$6,S49,745.74. This does not take
into account bond issues and private
donations which would increase this
sum to at least seven and one-half
Millions of dollars, but it does repre-
sent an annual increase of more than
three hundred thousand dollars II,
the road taxes Of Michigan. The
greatest significance, however, at
taches to the fact that more than
two-.hirds of this money was raised
by direct vote of the farmers at the
annual town meetings and was en-
pended on the local highways under
township supervision. These figures
speak volumes for the growing inter
est in better roads.
While the state has aided in the
building of some three thousand five
hundred miles of we'll constructed
highways, and is planning to extend
this work very rapidly in the future,
the common dirt road always will
constitute the greater portion OF our
road mileage, and they need constant
attention to keep them even in sucn
reasonably safe and passable condI-
ton" as the highway laws of Michl-
gan require.
Knowing that the various good
roads associations, as well as the ma
jority Of people in Michigan, are anx-
provement so as to include all of our
road mileage, and believing that spe-
cially appointed road days are -
great stimulus to the work, 1, Wood
bridge ~ Ferris, do ask that the peU-
pie of the State of Michigan set apar,
Thursday and Friday, June 10 and
IL, as Road Bee Days." and, SO far
as possible, turn out and work under
such competent supervision as may
be available on the highways of the
state in such manner as shall be most
conducive to their betterment.
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal Of the State this first day
OF June, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and fifteen,
and Of the Commonwealth the seven
ty-ninth.
Woodbridge n. Ferris,
By the governor: Governor.
Coleman G.. Vaughan,
Secretary Of State.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Death of j. A.-Headley.

After suffering with i'll health for
sometime past John A. Headley passed
away Monday morning at Z o'clock at
his home rig Elmwood avenue. The
funeral services were held at the home
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.
H. Cansfield of the First M. K. church
officiating.
Mr.. Headley was born in the state OF
New Jersey eighty.one years ago and
came to this city from Ohio twenty.
four years ago. Since being resident
of this place Mr.. Headly conducted q
photograph gallery at 800 West Main
street. On account of declining health
he had been unable to leave his home
since last January.
Deceased is survived by daughter
and a step. daughter, Mrs. Nellie Hen
derson of Pontiac and Mrs Arthur Mon
roe of this city.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
w. C. r. v. Service.

The members of the w. G. T. U. had
charge of the services at the Asbury
Methodist church Sunday evening and
short program consisting of vocal
solos and recitations was given. Rev.
Sylvester Young gave an address fol.
lowing the program, and Mrs. Hale,
president of the union, told what the
members were doing to help clean n.up
Owosso and for what the union stood.
At the close of the service ten ladies
Joined the organization.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Missionary Society Officers.

The Women's Missionary Society OF
the Evangelical church has elected the
following officers: President, Mrs. Geo.
Finch; vice president, Mrs. A, Ostroth
recording secretary, Cornelia Nation
corresponding secretary, Mrs. William
Rathka treasurer, Mrs. V. s. Mattoon.
Mission band leader, Laura Ortwine
organist, Emma Schultz; Cornelia Mat
toon was elected delegate for the state
convention to be held in Sharon June
25. 90 and o. Mrs. p. III. Ross was
chosen as alternate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Memorial Sermon.

Rev. G. H. Hanks delivered the Me-
mortal Day sermon at the Congrega.
tional church Sunday, the q. A. R.,
w. r. c., four squads of Co. II, M. N.
G.. and Seegmiller's Boy Scouts being
in attendance, in addition to large
congregation of church members and
Others. The pulpit was draped with
flags and held bouquet from the w.
r. c. to the pastor. The sermon was 9
strong appeal for peace and condem
nation of the prophets who predicted
the European war as the beginning OF
the end of the world. He paid tribute
to the defenders of the nation and oi
the spirit which actuated their service
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Protect the Birds.

All about us at this season of the
year are thousands of bird babies.
Every apple and pear tree, every shade.
tree, is bird nursery; the vine on the
porch, the barn caves, the grass in the
meadow, each has its hidden, happy
nestful. Their mission is one not only
of joy and music but of economic value
Blessings on the bird babies Don't
disturb their little nests when the
mother is away hunting their food.
The boy who protects the little bird
homesie much more of boy than the
ore who tries to make big egg COL
lection.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
High School May Festival.

The May festival conducted by the
E ripidean Dramatic Club of the Owos
80 high school held on the high school
grounds Friday evening was a decided
success and the proceeds were sufficient
to pay the expense of the oratorical
contests of 1915 16 and leave money for
other purposes. The popularity con-
test was won by the senior candidate
Miss Margaret Knapp with 3,476 votes
Miss Mildred Donigan, junior being
second with ITO, Miss Ga Friegel sopho
more. third with 564, Miss Mona Girls
took. freshman, fourth with 275.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Eiremen'S Memorial.

Thirty past and present members of
the Owosso fire department honored the
memory of deceased members. Sunday.
by decorating the graves of twenty at
Oak Hill and Pine Tree cemeteries. A
meeting was held at the city hall later
and officers reelected: Claud Craig
president, M. F. Blair secretary and
treasurer. Moses Keyte, J. Fred Will
dermuth and Walter Osborn of the
original fire department were present.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Jail Sentences.

Leon H. johnson of Owosso, and
Oscar Ismond of Oakley, were SEN
fenced to serve 90 days in the county
Jail and pay fines of $50 by Judge
Miner in the circuit court, Friday, for
violating the local option law. They
were arrested at the home of Mrs.
Emily Herber in Owosso, when the
home was raided as disorderly house.
Ismond confessed to owning liquor
found in the house in order to protect
the woman from prosecution for local
option violation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
-Arbeitor Society.

The Arbeiter society has elected the
following officers:
Presldent-Wm.r Giffey
Vice. pres-Carl Reckling.
SecretarY-Gus. Zimmerman.
Financial Sec'y.-Richard Goecksl.
Treasurer-J. A. Barrie.
Medical Examiners-Drs. n. A. Ar.
mold and w. E. Ward.
Delegates to the A. A. B. convention
J. A. Barrie, Carl Fricke.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Baccalaureate Address.

The baccalaureate address to the SEN
ior class of the public high school will
be delivered by Rev. Carlos h. Hanks
at the Congregational church, Sunday
evening, June 9th. A cordial invitation
is extended to the various other
churches to join in the service.
SUPT. M. w. LONGMAN.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Don't Like Smell.

Residents of South Cbipman. street
and vicinity have retained Attorney
Paul V. Gsdola to present their protest
against the use of land ct the city limits
near them for refuse dumping ground
claiming that the stencil is unbearable.
The matter was taken up with the
state board of health who referred the
complainants to the city authorities.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Millions in Chorus.

"The Star Spangled Banner" will be
sung all over the United States at noon
on the Fourth of July, according to
plans of committee which is arrang-
ing for national celebration of Inde.
pendence day in Philadelphia. Cover.
nors of all the states and mayors of
cities throughout the country have been
requested to issue proclsmations asking
the people to join in the observance of
this feature.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Exile tho Rooster.

Because fertile eggs will not keep as
long as non fertile eggs, M. A. G. poul.
try experts are urging farmers through
out the state to observe the first week
in June as swat the rooster" week. 1t
is recommended that all roosters be sold
or kept separate from hens.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Boy Dies of Wounds.

George Muzzy. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Muzzy of Corunna, who was &C.
cidentally shot by his brother two weeks
ago. died at the Swayze hospital in this
city last Friday evening. Peritonitis
set in and the boys last chance to live
disappeared. The funeral was held
Monday, Rev. Z. j. Cross officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
New Pastor.

Rev. E. F. Ewers, who has been pas
tor Of the Apostolic Holiness church,
has resigned and been called to Syra-
cuse, N. Y. Rev. F. II. Harmon Of
Sloane, Iowa. who has been called to
take charge of the work here, arrived
Friday night with his family and will
reside at 40S Cute street.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1915-06-04
Hose Cart Patrol Wagon.

So much beer was brought from Oak.
ley by some Bohemians Saturday even
ing, that it was necessary to take out
the city's hose cart to bring the suit
cases and Mike Evan, who had been left
in charge of it at the Michigan Central
depot, to the city Jail. Evan was fined
81 for being drunk and the police have
five dozen bottles of beer.