The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-02-18

the guest for a few days of his son,
Ted Mccullough. w. Williams street.
Frank Moore has resigned as engi-
neer at the handle factory to accept a
position with the REQ Motor Car Co. in
Lansing.
The marriage of Miss Bertha Setter
of Flint, formerly of this city, and AL
fred Diamond of Detroit, will be solem-
nized in the near future.
Andrew Haley appeared in the cir.
cult court Friday and paid solicitors
fees as ordered by the court in di.
vorce case, thus escaping hearing
for contempt of court.
Advertised letters at the Owosso post
Office for the week ending Feb 10, 1916:
Percy Ahrens, Geo. H. Buckley. R w.
Cummings, Mrs. June Evans, Mrs. Lu
cinda Fallin, Mrs Lushion Hall, Mrs.
Maggie Lambacher, Chas. O'Connor.
Miss Birdie Carr aged IS years, died
Feb 10, at the home of her par
ents, MIR. and Mrs Samuel Carr, south
of Corunna, after long illness. The
funeral was held Sunday, Rev. FIR.
Flanagan of Durand officiating.
Owosso high school haskell ball boys
defeated Alma high team Friday, at
the Central school % to 81, in one of
the best and hardest fought games in
years. The girls team was defeated at
Flint by the Michigan school for the
deaf girls % to IA.
A large number of Odd Fellows from
several surrounding towns attended
meeting of Owosso lodge No. IS. Fri
day evening, when Ashley lodge officers
conferred the second degree on several
candidates. An oyster supper, music
and games followed the work.
Nearly seventy of the high schoo
freshman class were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Cook at their home south of
the city Saturday night. Dancing,
basket ball, songs and a supper were
much enjoyed, The trip was made in
sleighs
The y. A. II club had delightful
leap year party at the l. o. O. F. No.
SO hall Monday evening with about so
couples present. Rhodes orchestra
furnished music. A grand march was
enjoyed and hearts were matched for
partners and fsshlight picture was
taken.
Attorney Edward Monet of st Johns,
WAS in circuit court Saturday and took
default judgement in the amount
of $1,0Sl.01 for Ann H. Pearl of Ovid,
against L. j. Kline of Owosso. The
amount represents principal and in
terest on lumber sold some time ago at
Ovid by Mrs. Pearl to Mr.. Kline.
Friends of Robert Fletcher gathered
at his home Monday evening to assist
him in celebrating his birthday an
niversary.i Progressive pedro was en-
joyed and those who were awarded
prizes were Mrs. ]. Kebler, W. II.
VanSice, Mrs. Fred Dolson and John
Fletcher. Refreshments were served.
Shiawassee countyIfarmers will join
with others from various parts of the
state in the formation of state asso
citation Of maple syrup manufacturers.
Michigan is fifth in the production
of syrup but because of lack Of organ
ization has not had the advantages of
marketing at the best figure. Farmers
interested may secure information from
Prof. A. E. Chittenden of the Michigan
agricultural college
The marriage of Miss Myirtus Henry
of Flint, and Fred Reeves of this city,
was solemnized at the Occidental hotel
Monday. Rev. G. II. Hanks performed
the ceremony in the presence of only
the close friends of the Young people
The groom Is employed as lineman for
the Union Telephone company. They
will make their home in this city
Friends extend congratulation.
The Y. w. c. A. Oshicomi Campfire
group, Miss Minnie Mccormick guar
dian, entertained number of friends
at valentine party in the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association parlors on
Monday evening. The guests arrived
at four o'clock and enjoyed games till
six o'clock when a committee composed
of Carolyn Melchers, Beth Corey and
Neva Kaiser served two.course sup
per.
Mrs. Susan Hawks Burlingame died
Feb. 10 after short illness at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Parker, In
this CITY, The remains were taken to
her former home at Boyne City for
burial. Mrs. Burlingame was born in
New York state but spent most of her
life in Michigan. She returned recent
ly from years visit in New York
state.