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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Athletic Club.

The initial steps looking to the or,
ganization of an athletic club in con.
nection with the armory were taken
at meeting Tuesday evening! Fol
some time past the hope has been ex-
pressed that something might be done
along this line both for the physical
Improvement Of the young men of the
city and to bring them into closer
touch with the affairs of the armory
and to more fully use the splendid
building. The swimming class for the
men OF the city already gives promise
OF proving successful, the interest in
which will be stimulated by the var
ious activities to be undertaken if an
athletic club is organized. AS a re-
suit of the Tuesday evening meeting.
John J. Mcdonald, Fletcher Gould
and DR.. George B. Powell were named
as committee to ascertain how many
would enroll at yearly membership
OF 80, what apparatus would be need
ed, the cost, etc. Another meeting
VIII be held as soon as the committee
is prepared to report.
In this connection it is not amiss
to call attention to the indoor base
ball games held in the armory Tues
day and Friday evenings of each
week. For some reason the attend
ance is not up to the mark of prev
lous years, altho the games are excit-
ing and closely contested. The man.
agement of the league feels that the
clubs are entitled to a more liberal
patronage, especially from the busi-
ness interests of the city. 1t is prob
able that season tickets for the bal
ance OF the year will be offered to the
public at a slightly reduced price.
Buy one and encourage the manage
nent and players.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Druggists Would Abolish Sale Of
LIQUOR.

The proprietors of the ak drug stores
In this city are unit in wishing to
have the legislature pass laws which
will stop the sale Of liquor by drug
stores throughout the state and will
send strong petition to the state
solons to that effect. Many druggists
IN, the local option counties Of the state
have strictly observed the law regard.
ing the sale of liquor and have become
thoroughly tired of the suspicious cast
on their business and also disgusted by
the pleas and excuses made by would be
purchasers who endeavor to secure
alcohol in some form unlawfully. They
are also often called upon to fill pre-.
scriptions and are obliged to refuse
because they do not wish to take
chances on violating the law.
The action of these gentlemen will be
generally approved and it is believed
the members of the legislature will in
clude in the new prohibition law a
satisfactory provision.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Burton Farmers Club.

4 The Burton Farmers club held its
January meeting at the pleasant home
of Mr., and Mrs .5Wm. CARRIER on Fri!
day, January 5. In spite of the in
clement weather a goodly number of
members and few invited friends
were present.
/ After fine dinner and social hour
the president, Jerome Sherman, call
ed the meeting to order and the chap
lain, w. j. Brookins, conducted devo-
tional exercises.
The first question discussed was,
"Should the farmer stand for the
embargo on food stuffs?" Mr.. Peter
son thought he should not because it
was an injustice to the producer in
that he alone was affected by the en-
barge and although the prices of food
stuffs were high the supply was so
short that the farmer was not MAX
ing much as it was. Mr.. Saver said
that should there be an embargo caus-
ing lower prices the farmer would eat
first himself, thereby causing great
er scarcity and hurting the consumer.
"Has or will the parcels post sys-
TEN eliminate the middle man?' was
the next question and Mr.. Fauth said
that it had not done so yet as the
price of distribution was greater than
the price Of production and gave us
as an example, the price of milk. This
discussion brought forth the question,
"What does t'cost to produce hun
drcd pounds of milk 20 Mr.. Snyder
explained the methods used by the
Agricultural college who were sent to
various farmers to ascertain the cost
of producing milk and said the cost
was $2.07 at the present prices Of
grain and feed.
"Can the women of the cities help
along the high cost of living?" was
next taken up. Mrs. Hammond thot
they might be taught to conserve
their resources, and buy cheaper cuts
VI iicdl, cue, NhiCh IL pIOpcIly COOh-
ed would furnish as much nourish-
ment as the more expensive ones
They should also do their own market
ing and pay as they go for the de-
livery costs much and the grocer who
must lose some by bad bills must
have greater profit.
"If you could have only one Of
these copyeniences, which would you
prefer, heat, light, running water or
sewage disposal?" Mrs. Rush pre-
ferred running water and Mrs Brook
ms a lighting system as she had
pump for each kind of water in her
kitchen sink. Mr.. Schultz said he
would hate to part with either their
lighting system or. furnace.
A select reading by Mrs. Fauth
was much enjoyed and we adjourned
to meet in February with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Rush if they were both
recovered from the illness we were
sorry to learn they were suffering at
this time.
Feleice Sherman, Reporter. :
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Women's EvaneelIstic Me etins

The Congregational church was well
filed Sunday afternoon when Mrs.
Winnifred Dague spoke to the women
of the city. A splendid musical pro-
gram had been arranged and was in
charge of Mrs. Roberts, who conducted
the meeting. Several selections were
sung by the entire audience and chorus
of 15, and Mrs. Roberts rendered a
beautiful vocal solo. A soprano solo
by Mrs. E. j. Warren of the First M. E.
church, was also greatly enjoyed. The
chorus sang the offertory.
Mrs. Dague. who is forceful and
convincing speaker, made an earnest
plea for the women of Owosso to fight"
and fight now. She named many ia.
nous women down through the ages
and showed for example that they did
not enjoy peace, but fought for their
causes. She gave good illustration of
Deborah, the woman judge of of Bible
who by her steadfast adherence to the
principle of right and good, became
leader of her time. She also spoke of
Joan of Arc and her wonderful com
mand over the armies of France. The
point which Mrs. Dague brought out
WIS that through God and Jesus these
women were endowed with Christian
strength and power.
She also made plea for the women
to consecrate their lives and live their
religion by saving. souls. She gave a
five minute aftef-ts1k to the women on
the best method of approaching people
in this work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Prof. Mc6ain Resigns.

J. Ford McBain, science teacher al
the Owosso high school for the past
eight and one half years has resigned
and will take up advanced work at Col
umbia University in New York City
February first He has been success
full and popular instructor, and his
going is regretted by pupils and patrons
Of the school In addition to his science
work Prof. McBain has taken an inter
est in athletics, having been faculty
manager for all the teams for several
years. Mrs. McBain has worked with
her husband ia his work here and both
have host of friends who wish them
well
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
A Business Women s Luncheon.

At business woman s luncheon at
the Y, w. C. A. rooms Wednesday
the first of a series of such hevents that
is detail in the plan for the evange-
lization Of Owosso, about 80 women
were registered. The event was ar
ranged by Mesdames Roberts and
'Dagae, of the Honeywell party, Mrs,
Rolla Lord, Mrs. OttoL. Sprague and
Miss Emma Lawrence served the
luncheon. Music and a social hour
were enjoyed from II O'Clock until
l O'Clock and the ladies of the evan
gelistic party entertained with vocal
selections that were much enjoyed.
The ensemble also sang with great
enthusiasm.
The event was most enjoyable and
was useful in that it brought the
ladies of the Honeywell party into
closer touch with the business wo-
men. There will be another luncheon
at the same place the latter part of
this week.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
oohooi Board Would Retain S,,,
longman.

Inc school board by unanimous
vote at It's meeting Wednesday evening
rendered Superintendent NJ. w Long.
man a two year contract to remain as
Tue mead OF the city schools. This nc
'ion Will meet with the general an.
proval OF the people of the school dis.
trict and It is hoped that Mr.. Longmau
Will give his acceptance at an earlv
date Mr.. Lopgman has been in his
present position for five years and il ia
doubtful whether there has ever been
a like period in the history of the
schools when all conditions have been
80 satisfactory as under his MANAGE.
ment. He recognized throughout the
state as one of the leading school men
of Michigan and Owosso is fortunate in
having his services and will indeed be
doubly so If he decides to remain for tbe
ensuing two years.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Farewell Banquet.

Employees Of the Office and agricnl
tursl departments Of the Owossq Sugar
Co. rendered banquet at the X. Of p.
hall. Friday evening, in honor Of Albert
L Densmore. who recently severed his
connection with the company after
fifteen years service. Mr.. Densmore
swas presented with o handsome gold
watch by those with whom he has been
associated, Charles Ellis making the
presentation speech. Mr.. Densmore
has been popular and efficient em-
ployee. He will give his time to the
business of Southland g Densmore,
hardware dealers. % :
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Farm Brings slss Per Acre.

M. L. Bittell Of New Haven town
ship. has purchased the Goss farm
north IF Owosso. paying a record price
of $135 an acre for it. The farm con
tains about SO acres and is considered
one of the finest in the county. Mr.
Bittell purchased 1t from Clare Bing-
ham, who held an option on 1t. Mr..
Bingham recently purchased a few
acres of the farm, which contains a
gravel pit.
Mr.. Bittell, who resides in New Haven
township. will move onto his new farm
within q few weeks He sold mis- farm
of go acres to j. A. Richardson. county
treasurer. the farm being directly across
the road from the Richardson farm.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
LaINGSB BURG.

Miss Geneyieve Gleason of Jackson,
has been spending few days at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs ] w
Gleason-Mr and Mrs John Swender
left Friday to spend a week with the
latter's sister in Toledo, Ohio-The
barn belonging to the M E church
property was burned to the ground
early Friday afternoon. The cause of
the fire is unknown-Mr and Mrs q
N Albright attended funeral in Ian
sing 'Friday--Mrs Euretta Morgan
has gone to Harrison to spend some
time with her parents-The body of
Mrs Jane Childs, former resident of
this place, was brought here Monday
from New Mexico tor burial by her
sonin-law. Henry Ridsdale. She is
survived by four children. Mrs Rids.
dale, with whom she resided. Mrs
Grace Beardsle Of Detroit, Mrs Ed
Claucherty, who resides east of-kaingss
burg, and son, Robert; also two
sisters. Mrs John Seeley and Mrs Alfred
Gardner Of this village, and brother.
John Putnam, of Wyoming--Mra and
Mrs q N Albright visited their daugh,
ter and family at Saginaw over Sun.
day,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Prosecutor's Report.

Prosecuting Attorney s. @. Pulver
has completed his semiannual report
and forwarded it to the Attorney Gen.
eral. 1t shows 154 cases were prose
cuted, 18S convictions resulting; three
acquittals; FIVE cases nolle pressed; six
dismissed on payment of costs and two
who were under bonds escaped and the
county. secured the bond money. 33
were prosecuted for drunkenness, ID
for assault; 81 for vagrancv; for vio-
lation of the local option law; 10 speed
law violations; 10 stealing rides, one
criminal slander
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
REQ option for cuardsmen.

Plans Will be completed during the
next few weeks to give the boys of Co.
81 and the Ingrmary roysl welcome
on their return home from the "war. y
At the suggestion of Commissioner
Hanscom the city will furnish band
and pay all or part of the expense of
the celebration. The Daughters Of the
American Revelation have plans under
way for a reception for the Infirmary.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
MUNICIPAL TRAIN
ING SCHOOL
Organized in owosso-open Monday
n at Lincoln School.

Following the suggestion of Mr.. Neil
Hansen, an employee at the Parker
Monument Works, the Improvement
Association appointed committee to
consider the establishment of a night
school in the city for training in me.
chanics. the result being the organiza.
tion of of the Municipal Training School
of Owosso, with Fletcher Gould as pres.
ident and w. A. Seegmiller as secre-
tary. at the Lincoln school Monday
evening. The acultv will consist of
Fletcher Gould. R Baker, j. R. Gibson,
Q. T. Goodwill, w. A. Mcdonald,
Seigfred Oberg, DR.. Charles B. Porter,
George Reineke, John B. Roos, Lee
Woodland and Florence Ward. There
will be courses for woodworkers d.
vided into drafting, wood technology,
free hand drawing and lettering-for
machinists, divided into drafting, mill
wright work, free hand drawing and
lettering and for the building trades
divided into drafting. general construc-
tion. free hand drawing and lettering.
p Courses will be arranged in physical
culture, chemistry and furniture de.
signing. The school will open next
Monday evening at the Lincoln build
ing at 7:30, and continue until the first
Of May. The tuition fee is 50 payable
In advance, and enrolment may be
made any time with Secretary Seeg.
miller, Two evening sessions each
week Of two hours duration will be the
program. The work will be graded in
two year course and upon completion
! certificate viii be granted.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Wins at Poultry Show.

Fred M. Grove OF this city. returned
from Detroit, Tuesday, where as secre
tary of the Michigan Poultry Breeders
Association he assisted in the manage
ment of the seventh annual show, and
incidentally exhibited White Wysndottes
winning first on cockrel, fifth on hen,
tenth on pullet and second on pen,
every bird receiving ribbon. He was
awarded silver cup for the best male
In the show.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Farewell Parties

Mrs. 81. King entertained W ednesday
at her home South Dewey street In
honor of Mrs J. @. Corcoran, who
will make her future home in Saginaw.
Cards and refreshments were pjeyed,
priz being awarded to Mrs. Frank
Gilchrist. Mrs. J. c. Corcoran. Mrs
Floyd Bloomer and Mrs. William
Garvin. The evening was a very
pleasant one for all present.
Mrs. Lee Hnrr-ll. Gilbert street
en,ertsined at-a o'clock diun.r last
evening In honor Of Mrs. Corcoran.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Appointments for Kings Daughters
Dorcas Home Board Made.

The appointments for the Kings
Daughters Dorcas Board have been
made and the work for the year for
the Dorcas Home will be in charge of
Mrs. F. NJ. Grove. president.
Mrs. Niles Wiggins, vice president.
Mrs. VIM. Vreeland, secretary.
! Mrs. A l.. Nichols, treasurer.
Mrs. Thos. Wiley, reception com
mittee.
Mrs, Thomas, chairman of finance
committee, Insisted by Mrs. Ferry
Holman and Mrs. Frank Smith.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Books Added to the owosso Library

The following new books have been
added to the Owosso public library
The Balkan Peninsula-Frank FIX.
Foreigners Guide to English
Bcshgetwrian.
Yuletidc in Many Lands-Pringle.
Conquest of Nerves-Courtney.
Sadhana-Tagore.
English Synonyms, Antonyms and
Prepositions-Fernald.
Everage Joncs-Adams.
Jeanne of the Marshes-Oppcn-
helm.
Spirit of the Border Grey.
Alice for Short-DeMorgan.
My Own Fairy Book-l.ang.
About Harriet-Hunt.
Where There IS A Will-Reinehart
Glaze Derringer-Ingraham.
Prince of House of David-Ingra-
ham.
Little Aliens-Kelly.
Susan Clegg-Warner.
The Slim Princess-Ade.
Regeneration of Aunt Mary--War-
ner.
Power and the Glory-Cookc.
Pleasures and Palaces--Tomp-
kins,
Phillip Steele-Curwood.
Miss Philma's Wedding Gown
Kingsley. o, .-'eai'.;
Jude the Obscure-Hardy.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Children contribute.

About seven hundred children paid
their way to the Colonial theatre sat
urdsy to see the cpildren's program, by
contributing fruit vegetables, jellies
and other good things that could be
used at the Dorcas Home, for whom the
donstiouA were given. The donations
included hundred kinds Of things to
eat, and clothing and coal.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

After 9 short discussion the board of
sppervisors unanimously adopted the
reeolution presehted by Supervisor Tap
house limiting the expense OF the coun-
ty trusnt officer to $i50 day. The
Office cost the county nearly $500 last
year aud the supervisors are of the
opinion that it should not cost over
three hundred If handled with care
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

HORSES WANTED--Hsrry P. Mad
den Of East Buffalo, N Y, will be at
sutterby's Feed Barn on Tuesday, Jan.
%. TO buy horses of good age and
condition and fit to ship Ady.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

In a seven-day test just ended,
Canary Mercedes Pietertje Aaggie, a
Holstein COW, six years old, owned by
a. F. Loomis, made the biggest milk
and butter record ever made bv a
COW in Shiawassee county. The bo-
vine produced 6S9.1 pounds of milk
and 29.42 pounds of butter in that
time. The COW freshened IL days be-
fore the test started.
During the test it was necessary to
milk the COW four times a day. She
was also fed four times daily.
Producing 6S9.1 pounds of milk in
seven days, means that the COW gave
almost 80 quarts Of milk day, as
two pounds make one quart. Mr..
LOOMS Mas owned the cow for three
wears. He is naturally much graft
fled at the result of the test, altho
he hoped she would make 30 pounds
OF butter. She fell short by slightly
over one-half pound.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Treasurer j. A. Richardson has 70.
ceived check for $1,742.13 from the
auditor general, this amount repre-
sentlng Shiawassee county's share of
the auto tax paid up to Jan, 6, 1917.
Half OF the tax from the counties is
returned by the state and goes into
the county road funds, being used in
this county for the maintenance of
the state reward highways.
The state retains half of the fax.
The county treasurer expects to re-
celve considerable more auto tax from
the state within the next few weeks
The auto tax from this county. If is
expected, will be great enough to keep
the state reward roads in repair. Last
year the county received about $12.-
600 from this source, and it is ey-
pected that this amount will he even
greater this year than last.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Mark Woodbury. has purchahed the
'two-story brick block at Ill East
Main street Of Hiram n. Ainsworth
and has taken possession. Robert
Raatz, who occupied the first floor
with a meat market, has lease ths..
runs for several months and will re-
main until that expires.
Eventually the building will be oc-
cupied, however, by the Arthur Ward
Go. with one of the largest tin shops
and heating and lighting establish
ments in Central Michigan. with Mr..
Woodbury. as manager The firm will
specialize in farm residence heating
and lighting plants and in plumbing.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19

Elk Gov. Ferris WAS defeated for
mayor of Biz Rapids, Tuesday. receiv.
ing BIZ votes to 6l5 for bis opponent.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1917-01-19
Teachers Institute.

The annual institute for the teach
ers and patrons Of Shiawassee coun
ty schools opened Thursday mornins
at $3.50 O'Clock in the Baptist churcl
with an attendance Of more than 300
Although the day was cold and &
strong wind prevailed, each incoming
train and car brought groups OF
school teachers. About 155 arrived
from Durand and vicinity and large
parties headed by superintendents ar.
rived from Perry, Morrice, Corunna
Vernon and Laingsburg.
Hon. ID. b. Waldo. of Kalamazoo
president Of the Western Michigan
State Normal school, had charge of
the institute which opened with sing
ing by the entire audience under the
direction of o. III. Voelker, principal
OF the local high school. Rev. H..A.
Waite, pastor of the Baptist church,
led In the short devotional service.
President Waldo gave an address
on the life of Booker T. Washington.
IN which he summarized his struggles.
his privatiOns, and his peculiarities.
lie told graphically of his early life,
his parents and the great obstacles
which he had overcome, paving q
glowing tribute to the character of
the man who has done more for vo-
catlonal work, honesty, decency and
morality among the negroes than anv
one else who has ever lived.
Prof. Masselink, of Big. Rapids.
manager OF the Ferris Institute. was
the first speaker of the morning. With
reference to President Waldo's talk.
ne gave an illustration of negro bows
at both the Ferris Institute and the
M. "A. C., who have worked their wav
through these Institutes against the
most bitter prejudice, and are win
nlng every day in their various lines
OF vocations. Booker T. Washing
ton, " he said, "was the man who
lald the foundation for the education
OF the negro.'
Professor Masselink spoke of sew
eral fundamentals, as qualifications
for good teachers, laying strong en-
phasls ON good health, and strong
physique. A man or woman is unable
to- instruct Others properly if ,he or
she is suffering from any bodily all
ment. Eevery teacher should be ex-
amlned before the state board of
health and should, when applying for
position, be able to present GER
tlficate of good health. Teachers
should study the home conditions of
the children and should become as
lualnted with the parents of their
pupils in order to determine the prop
'r course Of training for the students.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-21
CITY IN BRIEF
o. Il. futile. ,.wsler and opt,c,an.

o. q. futile. jeweler and optician.
Miss Marie Olson, Of Gearing, was
In the city Thursday.
Always ask your grocer for Sweet
Home bread. Central Bakery.
Mrs. w. A. Gould and son James OF
Liscomb spent Thursday In the city.
Mesdames H. B. Coleman ana II
Kutzner, of State Center, spent Thurs
day in the city
Mrs. w. A. Peters went to Eldora
Thursday evening to visit her par
ents Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Schaffer.
Mrs. =. H. Hamilton, of Hampton
who has been visiting friends at To-
ledo, was in the city Thursday, being
| on her way home.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Watkins. of Waterloo
who has been visiting friends at To.
ledo. was in the city Thursday being
on her way home.
Mrs. L. Keck and daughter, Clara
Of Eldora- who have been spending
several months at Clayton, n. M.
were in the city Thursday while on
their way home.
Here's a bargain In an l.. G. Smith
| typewriter--at has ball bearing, back
| spacer, two color ribbon, and is in
! number one shape. Price $50. Orlando
Baxter. fremont block
Mrs. Martin Murray and son, T. NJ
Murray. of Abba, who have been visit
ing their daughter and sister, Mrs. w
n. Craig, at Waterloo, were in the city
Thursday evening being on their wa,
home.
DR.. George Wanberg, Of Whittier
CAL. who has been visiting with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. e. Wanberg
left this morning for his home after 9
stay of three weeks. Mrs. Wanbers
who came with him, will remain fol
several weeks longer
The Marthans, Of the Baptist Sunday
school, held class meeting Wednes-
day evening at the home Of Miss Lois
B. Glidden, 20S East Webster street
The following officers were elected:
Miss Winifred Worden, president; Mrs
Agnes Vyskocil, vice president; Miss
Bessie Davis. secretary, and Miss Della
Keopple, treasurer The evening was
spent socially and refreshments were
served.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-21

Mrs Mary @. Bradbury, who mas
been spending the summer at the nome
of her daughter, Mrs. o. G. Dentzer, at
Lake Bluff, ILL.,, returned home Thurs-
day evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-09-21

Mrs. Ben Flanders, Of Conrad, was
in the city Thursday, being on her way
to Eddyville to visit relatives ana
friends.