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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
CIRCUIT COURT

The May term of the circuit court
opened in Corunna Monday and prob
ably will be very short, as many cases
have been put over the term. Only
two criminal cases were listed for
trial, those of Frank Strellic for
stealing beans and Frank Quick for
perjury.
The case of Sarah Powers VS.. j.
Memo Bentley was put over the
term. Mrs. Powers declares she was
injured when an automobile struck a
carriage in which she was riding. Mr..
Bentley and Fred Douglas, who was
riding with him on the day in ques-
tion, deny absolutely that the auto
mobile struck rig or even frighten-
ed horse.
In the slander case of Mary Brad
ley against Jennie Sturgis a settle
ment has been reached, judgment
of 800 being agreed on.
John Willard of Owosso, plead not
guilty to charge of carrying conceal.
ed weapons, and the case went over
the term. with the young mans father
on his bail bond for $500. A divorce
case is also pending against Willard
who admitted that he had been arrested
once before on disorderly charge pre-
ferred by his wife and her father
when they found out they couldn't
run things" at his house.
John Bell, travelling nogro, plead
guilty of attempting to rob a Durand
clothing store when arraianed. Mon
day, and is in Jail awaiting sentence.
Judge Miner succeeded in getting
Mrs. Arthur Fox of Owosso, to make
one more effort to effect reconcilia.
tion with her husband before he grant
ed her divorce. They have one child
l6 years old. They have a home in
Owosso and the trouble arose over the
hus bands staying out late nights.
Mrs. Avis Green Young. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Green of Corunna,
was given divorce from DIR. Glen D.
Young of Detroit, by Judge Miner,
Monday, with permission to resume bel
maiden name. After few weeks o.
married life Mrs. Young left her hus
band last December and began proceed
ings for divorce. cbsrglng gross cruelty
try. Young announced that he woull
contest the case but was not present d
the hearing.
Mary A. Runyon of Owosso town
ship, was granted divorce by Judge
Miner, Tuesday, from Noah Runyon
A stipulation had been filed in REGARD
to the property settlement. Mrs. Run
yon charged cruelty. They have thre,
children and the farm will be sold ant
81 600 provided for the care of tn
children.
| Continued on page four)
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
Camp Fire Ceremonial.

A public ceremonial Of the Camp Fire
club was held Friday evening in the
lecture room of the Congregational
church with fair sized crowd present.
The ceremonies. as they are carried on
in the closed meeting, were given
Friday evening. that the public might
know of the work being done by the
young ladies. There are about 1 In the
organization, with Mrs. B. g. Msttson
as leader. A new member. Miss Win
nifred Whittemer. was taken In and
Miss Helen Gaylord was made wood
gatherer." Misses Mary Maude Thomp
son and Margaret Reineke wsre given
the degree of fire maker.
Seven tableaux were given, repre-
sentipg the seven laws OF the camp FIRE.
Songs were sung and a pleasant evening
was spent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
ADDS 400 MEM BERS
Campaign by Ladies, Saturday, SwelIs
Red Cross Roll.


Members of Owosso Chapter of the
Red Cross conducted a campaign for
new members Saturday, by having
ladies at the banks, several stores, the
postoffice and other places. to give
everyone chance to join the society,
and as q result over $50 names were
added TO the roll and $15 donated by
those who did not feel able to join.
The chapter has now over 800 members
and will easily reach 1000 in the next
week.
The ladies are making hospital bed
shirts this week, and shipping of sup
plies to headquarters has begun. band.
ages, bath robes and bed shirts being
ready.
Bancroft has organized an auxiliary
to Owosso chapter as has Perry, and
Morrce will also aid the Owossc
chapter.
A dancing party will he given at the
armory Friday, May 18th for Red
Crossbenefit.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
BE EXAMINED.

Perhaps the one thing that more
than anything else will restrain peo-
pie from coming to the free tuber-
culosis examinations that the state
board of health will conduct in Shia-
wassee county during the week be-
ginning May Ia will be fear to face
the facts about their physical con-
dition. There is in many people an
unreasonable fear of tuberculosis
which, DR.. William DeKleine, direc-
tor of the survey, asserts is respon-
sible for a great deal of real harm.
Many a man who feels himself run
down is afraid to be examined for
fear that his suspicious that he may
have tuberculosis may prove to be
correct.
Fear should not hold anyone
back" said DR.. De Kleinie. ga
person who is run down and who is
told he has tuberculosis Should be
glad he has learned the real state Of
things in time. If he takes the ex-
animation early enough he has nine
chances out of ten of getting well.
Personally L would rather have tub
erculosis than many another disease
that is lightly regarded, provided l
knew it in time. In fact, more peO-
pie get well from tuberculosis than
from almost any other important dis
ease.
"But the point must be borne in
mind that the disease must be at
tended to early. And that is what
the stae board of health is trying to
do in these county campaigns, to help
people to attend to it early. l hope
for that reason that all persons who
are physically run down will come to
the free examinations when they are
held here"
Figures gathered from the county
records show that the death rate in
this county from tuberculosis is about
as high in proportion to population
as in most of the other counties in
the state. 1t simply proves once
more, what is well known to tuber-
culosis workers, that there is no COM
munity that is free from-the disease
and that much hard work has TO be
done here as well as everywhere else,
if the death rate is to be cut down in
Michigan as the state board of health
hopes to cut it down. There is much
opportunity in this county for con.
structive work along health lines, the
state health workers assert
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
City Budget Se5, 900.

The commission at special meeting
Monday morning presented the esti-
mates for this years budget showing 9
total of 800, 900, and this will be finally
acted on at next Monday nights meet.
ing. The total is So, 900 higher than
iisst year after cutting ont several in.
tended improvements. Including sewers
on Cass, Genesee and Park streets.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11

Theodore Roosevelt is the one man in
America who could transform the draft
into patriotic rush to arms, according
to Attorney General Alex. J. Groesbeck,
who has just returned fl ON Washing
ton. Roosevelt would be the same
kind of an inspiration to America that
Kitchener was to England" said Groes-
beck. Lord Kitchener's greatest asset
was the fact that he was known as a
first class fighting man. Men were glad
to serve under him. Roosevelt's execu-
tive ability, his dynamic energy and his
popularity with the people all recon.
mend him as the man who can make
the draft success"
Charles Williams, Of Detroit, form.
erly of this city, Leo Houghtaline
and Paul Ball, of this city, have beer
accepted for training at the officers
reserve training camp and are await
ing orders. Ollie Slock was unable tC
pass the physical examination. Capt
Frank E. Evans, formerly of Co. H.
has applied for training at the en-
campment, as has Carl G.. Simeon
Of Vernon. Lyle Griffin, son of Sher
iff Griffin, was rejected at Saginaw
on examination for enlistment in tn
navy. Frank j. Davis has been ord
cred to the training camp at For
Sheridan, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. P. Davies and Mis-
Edith Dovies leave next week to max
their home in Minneapolis, The Dud
ley home In which they have lived vii
be occupied by Mr.. Field of the Fie
Mfg. Co.
Lieut. Harold Miner of the U. Al
my has been ordered from Arizona
Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Miner and so
will probably come to Owosso for visi
wife her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs G. s Allison will retur
next week from several mouths tri
In California and Arizona.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
School Census.

The school census enumerators will
start work tomorrow. and will continue
their work until June first 1t will be
appreciated by the enumerstors If the
people will answer the door bell the
first time, thus doing away with calling
the second time. AZ. -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
Extend Hand Of Fellowship to 81.

Communion service was held at the
First Baptist church, Sunday morning,
and the right hand of fellowship was
extended to sixty-one persons. The
Red Cross work was the theme of the
sermon as in other churches in the
morning, and in the evening Rev
Waite gave the first of series of ser
mons on the food problem, urging tha,
with everyone doing his share Americs
could feed the world.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
Army Will Be Drafted From Men q to 81
, Years Of Age.
Taxes Will Be Raised in Overwhelming Amounts From
Every Person in Country-RoOsevelt Denied
PRIVILEGE Of Raisins Volunteer Army Despite
Almost Unanimous Sentiment Of Country

The>conerees of the United States Senate and House of
Representatives agreed on report the conscrption bill
yesterday making the draft from men over years and
up to 81 years age compromise between 81 and u asked
by the Senate and 81 to 40 by the House.
The conferees reported against allowing Col Roosevelt to
raise volunteer division for immediate service in France
The Fall amendment for regiments to patrol the borders
rejected.
The prohibition section will forbid the sale of liquor to
officers or enlisted and makes unlawful sell have
liquor in an army post or training camp
The draft tribunals will be separate from the military or
courts the right of appeal will be made possible from the
first to second tribunal exemption 1t expected that
within three months the first 100000 will be selected
1t now proposed add second enrolment of cadets from
Is 90 first line from Il to 27 second line men from
81 to 35 third line from 36 to 40.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
Under this flag 100, ,000,-
900 AMERICANS unite
against tyranny.
owosso 2, N. A. G. 8.

The M. A. @. reserve team defeated
the Owosso high school at base ball at
East Lansing, Saturday, in a fine base
ball contest. ending 8 to 2.
Owosso plays Alma high at Alma
today, and Fenton here Saturday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
DR.. A. M. Hume Honored.

The American Association of Railway
Surgeons at its meeting in Chicago,
Monday, elected DR.. A. M. Hume of
Owosso, vice president DR.. Hume is
chief surgeon of the Ann Arbor rail
road and is highly regarded by railroad
men as an authority on sanitation and
medical matters directly pertaining to
railroads.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
Furnish Seed Potatoes for Sch ars

The school board has voted 5000 to
buy seed potatoes for scholars who are
to till vacant lots this summer under
the direction of Prof Linton. The
amount will be replaced in the fall
when crops are sold.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11

Washington, May 9.-The war tax
bill extending it's excises into every
American home was formally present
ed to the house today by the ways
and means committee with plans for
quick passage.
AS foretaste of what may come
later, it proposes special taxes to
raise $1,80O,OOO,OOO, in addition to
the present normal annual revenue
of $1,5OO,OO0,0OO. When its terms
are effective the American people will
be paying direct taxes OF $33 per
capita. The people of the British
Isles-half as many-now pay per
capita taxes of $50.
Reaches Every Home.
While the principal features of the
new war levy are the increases in in
come and profits taxes, increases in
internal revenue rates, and increases
of customs duties, many of its pro-
visions reach the innermost structure
of every home and make up list OF
taxes, probably the most formidable
ever faced by the American people.
The household, light, heat and tele-
phone bills, admission tickets to
amusements, fire and life insurance
railway tickets, automobiles, automo-
bile tires and tubes, soft drinks, post
age rates., golf clubs and base bal
bats, club dues and host of every
day necessities or luxuries come un.
der the taxation.
Increased postage rates on news
papers, arranged in a zone system
are such that publishers say they viii
force many newspapers out Of busi
ness. Already protests are pouring
in, and attacks upon it will center IL
the senate finance committee which
will conduct public hearings on it an'
probably make some amendments.
The committee estimated the wa
expenditures for the remainder o
this and the whole Of the next fisca
year at about $3,8OO,000,00O, exclu
sive of the bond issue to finance tn
foreign loan.
"We have already authorized
bond issue Of $2,OO0,OO0, 900, "-ft add
ed, "to provide portion Of tn
necessary funds to finance the wal
Therefore the amount necessary t
raise by taxation, or Q further bon
issue, at this time is 81 800, ,0O0,O 900.
The bill today is calculated to rails
in exact figures, $3.50, 100000. ]
is expected to produce this yield
Income tax: New war income ia,
$532,700,000; retroactive tax on in
comes, $1OS,OOO,000.
Excess profits, $108,0O0,000.
Taxes on Liquors.
Liquors: Distilled spirits, 800
100000; recti6ed spirits, $780, ,00C
fermented liquors, $37, 900, 900; wine
$6,000,000.
Soft drinks, syrups, etc, $4,000
600.
Cigars, $10O,O0O,OO0; cigarette
$25,OO0,O0O; tobacco, $3O,000,0Ot
snuff, $2,OOO,OOO; cigarette paper
100000.
Stamp taxes, including documen
and playing cards, $33,O00,OOO.
Increase in customs duties, 5000
100000.
Increase in first class mail matte
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
Ban on Fireworks Modified.

Ban on FITeW0TkS MooIT0u.
Mayor Wright has modified the order
prohibiting the use of fireworks, and it
will not include small fire crackers and
Roman candles, and some other harm.
less pieces An ordinance governing
the mat ter is to be passed by the COM
mission.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-05-11
coNSCRIPTION BOARD
Sheriff, County Clerk and Medic al
Officer in Counties.

Officer in Counties.
The Shiawassee county conscription
board consisting of Sheriff Griffin.
County Clerk Nichols and Medical
Officer DIR. Harold A. Hume, is waiting
the final orders and date to begin its
work of registration Of men liable for
service in the U. 8. army. The work
will be done by the regular registration
boards in cities and townships.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22

lions to which she belonged. Mira. d
was a woman of fine character al
ready and willing worker and vii
greatly missed by q largo circle of fri|
Dallas Memoir and Mary DSvfne
married March IS. Mr.. and
Michaud Devino gave q party In
honor that evening at their
Mrs. Harriet Smith ana w!nifred Z
ana Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Beach Of
lington were In town Saturday to n
the funeral Of Mrs. Beach.
MIRA W. v. Beech. who had beeu|
fering for 4 long time. died Thu}
morning. The funeral was held ad
home Saturday afternoon at two oil
and ives private.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Llvcrmore
In South Burlington to attend the 81
wedding anniversary last Friday sv(
OF the parents Of Mrs. Nvermore, Mr.
Mrs. Alison Rollins.--Petor Cole has nj
his family into the Misses Byip
tenement at the -Four Corners.
FAINT son Of Fred Bora died Sunday n
ing Of whooping cough. Burial was
Tuesday IN the Lady Of Mt. Carmel I
tery.-A1r. and Mrs. Charles Wolfe
moved into ]. A. Lewis's tenement
will work for him the coming year.
are several cases Of whooping coui
town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
CALEDONIA COUNTY
HARDW1CK.

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. J. Bert
Hooper March 2O.-E. M. Gallagher y IN
Boston.--Frank Meigs has gone to Bris-
toll. Conn. to work.-John Fitzgerald Of
st. Johnsbury>was In town for the week.
end.-Nirs. Roger Houston underwent an
operation at the hospital Friday.-Ths
Rev. L. q. French was In b. Johnsoury
Tuesday. --Llwellyn Parks has moved Into
the tenement vacated BY Mrs. J. y. CO.
nant and Mrs. Parks will have charge Of
the Union Central Telephone ONCE --Word
was received here Friday of the death Of
George B. M. Hoyt Of Danvills. formerly
of this place.--Tho Boy Scouts were en-
tertained by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the
q. Of v. Thursday evening.-Mrs. Lila
Warren Of wolcott was In town Friday.
Tho mock trial in the case Of State vs..
j. J. Gallagher for larceny was largely
attended and a great success.-The Bap-
tist Church gave q masquerade social at
their parlors Friday evening.--A- La Null
ligan has gone to Bristol, Conn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
SOUTH BURLINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alison Rollins celebrated
their golden wedding Friday night. A
large company Of friends from this and
AZ Joining towns were present, including
their three daughters. Mrs. w. c. Liver
moro Of Charlotte, Mrs. George C. Drink.
water of Jericho and Mrs. II. r. Tilley.
who lives at home, and other members
Of their families. There was music,
games ana singing. after which refresh-
ments were served. They received q num-
her Of useful presents. some beautiful
flowers and several gold pieces, also a
shower of cards and letters Of congrntu-
lation from friends who were unable to
be present. lMrs. Patrick OBrien was
taken TO the Fanny Allen hospital last
week for treatment for q stomach trouble
IF. B. Catlin has moved from the Bar
stow farm to his own place known az the
Spicer place.-Mrs. W. B. Pratt Of Mount
Holly spent q few days with her parents.
Mr.. and MrE F. c. Isham. last week.
Frank, the dittle son Of Charles Landry,
who has been III with rheumatism and
pleurisy around the heart since New
Years, was taken Friday to the Mary
FLETCHER hospital for treatment
The 10 months old son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Nichols on the George L. Barstcw
farm. died Friday Of pneumonia. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon
from st. Joseph's Church.
There will be sugar social ana enter
tainment Mt Spear street school Friday
evening. Everyone invited.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
HAPPENINGS IN VERMONT
CONTINUED from page ene.)

Hisn.-The Hawthorne club held a we'll
attended meeting at the home OF Pro.
lessor and Mrs. e c. Bryant Tuesday
sveninS.-Fred Vsncor. william Van
cor and Harrison LaRose were arrested
by Chief OF Police George H. Chaffee
Monday and taken before Judge Donovan,
charged with breach Of the peace. Each
pleaded guilty. The first named was fined
q and costs and the other two 81 and
costs. Each settled.-Mark T.. Casey
former superintendent OF the Mddlebury
Marble company. has returned to Rutland
after q few days in town.-Srhe Rev. Har-
old Hayward Of East Middlebury has
gone to Rutland summoned by the illness
Of his mother. Mrs. Henry c. Hayward. -
Miss Irene Burns has returned from West
Rutland. whore she has been for several
weeks Visiting Miss Margaret Gilfcather
and other relatives.
The funeral Of Norman w. Boardman
was held at the home Of his daughter.
Mrs. George II. Chaffee. Wednesday
afternoon at one O'Clock. There was a
. large attendance. The Rev. Henry c.
Newell. pastor of the Congregational
Church Of this village. officiated. There
was . profusion Of flowers from the
many relatives and friends. The bearers
were: Evsrsl and Earl Baldwin. two
grand sons. OF Glens Falls, N. y. Grant
Boardman and Frank Eckley of Proctor
two nephews. Arthur Human and Theo.
dore Foster OF this village. The burial
was In the family lot In the Case street
csmstsry.--A largo piece Of plastering fell
from the calling In tho county agents
office in the Battell block Wednesday
afternoon, striking 'hs stenographsr In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22

Of Monkton.-The senior class Of New
Haven Academy viii present their play.
"a Soldier Of Fortune" at Woodman
hall. Monkton Boro, Friday evening"
Fred Shepard Of New Haven and MISS
Kate Torrey Of Panton. who were mar
ried March 70, will make their homo with
the groom's parents.-Miss Frances Brad
ford Of Burlington u visiting her aunt,
Mrs. william Preston.--The last meeting
Of the season Of the "As You Like II"
club was held Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. Frank NJ Rogers. Mrs.
W. H. Wheeler assisting in entertaining
and Mrs. Walter w. Bristol presiding.
The following program was rendered: Roll
call; paper. ''Fads and FAncies." Mrs.
H. c. 1ngham; paper. "woman's Dress
With Fashions Reviewed." Mrs. w. B.
Dalrymple; reading. Mrs. A. 3. Haven.
Music was furnished during the evening
by Mrs. v. w. Waterman and Miss
Katherine Fish. Refreshments were
served.-O. Fl. Sherman Of Burlington
was in town yesterday to attend the
meeting of the directors OF the National
bank Of versennes.-The second division
Of the senior GLASS Of the vergennes high
school will give q free exhibition OF
speaking Friday evening at city hall
under the direction of their instructor,
Miss Anna KlnRman.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22

izo the library.--C. II, Mead was BUSH
ness visitor In Burlington Monday-The
annual meeting of the Mary c. Burdick
Chapter. No. q, for the election Of ON
GERS for the ensuing year, will be held
Monday evenihg.-IThe 0o-Ahead club 10
preparing for May day fets With an
entertainment in tho evening. --schooi In
district No. 10 closed March II. Pupils
having perfect attendance and no tardy
marks were Charles Bapp. Ida Bapp.
sadie Bapp, Barney Metcalf. Chloe Met
calf, and Elsie Metcalf. Pupils not abb
sent during the term. but tardy, were Mar
gerry Prior and Stanley Prior. Total NUM-
Der Of pupils enrolled. IL: average attend
ance. 19.N.-The Camp Fire Girls met at
the Church pariors March II, this being
the nth anniversary Of the Amy Bene-
diet Camp. The fathers and mothers were
invited ana q supper was served
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-03-22
LINCOLN.

Mrs. Abigail Dow, who lives with her
daughter. Mrs. William Briggs. on Briggs
hill. will observe her 06th birthday Thurs
day.-D. l.. Garland has purchased the
Eugene Tucker place and Mr.. Tucker
has bought the hotel of Edwin Butter
hsld. Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker will improve
the hotel buildings and grounds. opening
boarding house In the early summer
The w. c. II. U. will meet :his after
noon Mt the homo Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Colby.--A literary program will be car.
ried out at the regular meeting Of Pros
pect Grange Saturday evening--A st.
Patrick's party was held ut the home of
Michael Tiernhs Friday evening when
about 150 gathered for an evenings enter.
tainment of games and dancing. An
oyster supper was served.-Guy Tierney
OF Brandon has been visiting his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Tierney.--
Edwin Butterheld has purchased the Ar
land Murray farm. Mr.. Murray will go
to Orange. Mass. to reside.-M. b. Cove
has been confined to the house the past
week BY illness.-Charles Dow Of Char
lotte visited in town over su. day. DR..
A. ]. Cushman spent a few days last
week In Rutland. His grandson. Adolf
phus Barrett. returned with hin.-Hsnry
Wheeler. who has been In Rutland for
some weeks. has returned.-Miss Elloe
Butterneid Is at home from her school in
Bristol. threatened with typhoid fever
Mrs. =. J. Abar Of Westminster, Mass.
arrived Tuesday TO Join her husband. the
Rev. f.. J. Abar. pastor Of the Baptist
Church. 80