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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
MAKE EVERY GRAIN COUNT


Lansing, June 24.-With the wheat
harvest in the southern part of the
state coming on within the next ten
days the United States Food Ad-
ministration in Michigan has issued
a special appeal for careful threshing
in the handling of wheat in order that
the common losses from this opera
ton may be reduced to the minimum.
The appeal of the Food Administra-
tion is as follows:
Everything should be made ready
for threshing beforehand, in order
that delays may not occur.
"To this end farmers are now urged
to provide tight-bottomed racks or
canvas covers for wagons hauling
wheat from the fields.
"See that all sacks and wagon boxes
are in condition to take the grain
away from the machine without loss.
prepare the place for the machine
to set before its arrival, by providing
a canvas to spread over the ground.
or remove all stones, weeds, grass, etc.
in order that all shattered grain can
be readily saved.
"Threshermen and farmers should
go into the field this year with the
determination to save every bushel of
wheat possible, and should realize
that by so doing they are rendering
efficient help in winning the war"
George A. Prescott.
"Provide the best coal you can Sc
cure for fuel. Wood is extremely dam
gerous, and threshermen are being
instructed not to use it except when
absolutely necessary.
IF unable to secure coal for
threshing, farmers should report to
the office of the Food Administration,
Lansing, where every possible assist
ance will be given.
Thoroughly clean all bins and
make sure that they are perfectly
tight. Lack of elevator space or
freight cars will doubtless make it
necessary to store much of the grain
temporarily.
Farmers may greatly help to solve
their labor problems during the
threshing season, and at the same
time tighten the labor of the women
by forming threshing circles, and by
all help, excepting the threshermen,
carrying their own dinners"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
CIRCUIT COURT

Judge Collins opened session of the
chancery court Monday morning. He
heard several motions and arguments
In pending cases. Aunulment of the
marriage of Fred and Cora johnson on
the ground of the )atter's insanity was
granted. She Is now an inmate of the
hospital for the insane at Traverse City
where she was sent from Clinton county
some years ago. johnson is resident
of Durand.
The matter of reducing the bail of
Joun. Eli and Rosa johnson, the gyp-
sizes held in the county Jail on the
charge Of robbing the store at Burton
last Thu rsday, was brought before the
court In the court of Justice Friegel
the bail was placed at 81, 900 each, but
this was reduced to $3.50 each by Judge
Collins after he bad listened TO the ar
guments of the attorneys. The gypsies
had not been able to furnish this bail
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
PRYER-GREENWALD

A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the Methodist parsonage Friday
evening when Miss Vida Frances
Greenwald, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Greenwald, 612 River street,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Beno-
ma E. Pryer, of Ann Arbor. The
young people were attended by Miss
Rose Roache and Mr.. Gordon Oakes
both of this city.
After the ceremony the bridal par
ty returned to the home of the brides
parents where a dainty four-course
supper was served, after which Mr..
and Mrs. Pryer left for Ann Arbor
where the groom is employed in the
Ann Arbor Savings bank, and where
the couple will make their future
home.
They were both graduated from the
Owosso Business college. Their many
friends extend congratulations
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
Obituary-Mrs Geo. X. Mix.

Mrs. George X. Mix, aged SO years,
passed away at her home 401 North
Park street. about $50 o'clock Friday
morning. June 49, She had been in
poor health for some time but had been
confined to her bed for only about ten
days. Death is believed to have been
caused by cancer.
Ruth A. Lee was born in Medina
county. Ohio. May 26. 1859, and when
about three years of age moved with
her parents to Fairfield township, Shia.
wassee county. When about fourteen
years of age she came to Owosso where
she had resided ever since. She was
married to George K. Mix of this city
July 5, 1888.
For the past Is years Mrs. Mix had
been associated with Mrs. l.. A. Stone
in the Stone g. Mix hsirdressing parlors.
Surviving the deceased are her hus-
band, George Mix, sister. Mrs. Nancy
A. Hicks, brother, Dwight Lee, and
niece, Mrs. Guy N. Elsea, all of this
city; two brothers, Charles Lee of Har.
ryman. Ore, and Milton. Of klamath.
Ore. q half brother, George w. Lee Of
Hood River, Ore, and niece, Mrs.
f. H. Tillotson, of Detroit.
The funeral was held Monday: y:morn.
ing at 10 o'clock from the First Baptist
church, Rev. Warner officiating. inter-
ment being made In Oak Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Mix had been life long member
of the Baptist church of this city.
During her residence in Owosso she
had won large circle Of friends who
mourn her decease.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
ElYnn-Sisco.

Miss Margaret Flynn. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs William Flynn of Maple
River, ID Ralph Sisco, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Horace Sisco of Owosso, were
quietly married Mon ay afternoon, July
1st. at 3 o'clock at the Catholic psrson-
age, by FIR. p. j. Slane.
They were attended by Mrs. Glenn
Walter of this city, and Paul Flynn,
sister and brother of the bride.
Mrs. Sisco is graduate of st. Paul's
school with the class of 1911. and has
for some time been employed in the
Charles A. Lawrence department store.
Mr.. Sisco has resided in this city for
some time and is at present employed
by the Owosso Manufacturing Co.
Tney left on short wedding trip to
Jackson and other points.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
Patriotic Masonic Gath erins.

Owosso Lodge of Masons held a
patriotic meeting Tuesday evening to
honor the sixty-one members of the
lodge now in the military or naval
service or soon to leave for service.
Worshpful Master j. Edward Zimmer-
man presided, and half hour was
spent in patriotic singing. after which
Lieut. Lesion Arnoli told the story of
the sinking of the ship President
Lincoln. and other experiences. Will
liam Bell, now in the naval service at
Philadelphia, gave short talk of his
work.
Hon. Geo. l.. Lusk, of Lansing, past
grand master Of Michigan. gave fine
address on Masonry, referring to work
of the lodge at army camps and particu-
iarly of that of Michigan Masons at
Camp Custer.
Rev. H. J. B. Marsh, of CEesaning,
spoke briefly and sang delightfully."- "A
Perfect Day" DIR. A. M. Hume and
others also spoke
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05

Men who contiue to travel despite
the increase in the cost of railroad
tickets report that there has been a
marked letting down in the courtesy
which conductors and trainmen show
toward passengers since the govern
ment took over the direction of the
railroads. One travelling man says
that conductors and trainmen now
behave toward passengers the way
customs inspectors used to be said to
behave toward returning tourists
from Europe. This, of course, is a
necessary accompaniment of govern
ment ownership. 1t is to be found
everywhere that government owner
ship has been tried and it reaches its
height on the government owned rail-
roads of Germany.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
SPECIAL SERVICE MEN

Several men of this county, who
failed to pass physical examinations
for active war service are being called
for special service, including Earl
Huff and Edward Williams, both of
Durand, who go to Vancouver, Wash,
to work in the spruce timber camps;
Walter Hollis and Frank Hineburg,
of Owosso, who have left for Valpa-
riso for preparation for work in me-
chanical lines; Frank Ashton and Ray
mond Fletcher, of Owosso sent to the
Agricultural college for special train
ing and Walter Hodsall of Owosso to
Mt. Clemens to do mechanical work at
the aviation grounds.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
DINNER AND DANCE IN HONOR
OF BRIDE AND GROOM-TO-BE

A pretty social event took place
Saturday evening, when the Misses
Marie Heyer, Susie House and Pau
line Johnson entertained ct dinner
dance and miscellaneous shower at
the National hotel, in honor of Miss
Fern Bartlett Of this city, and Dale
Williams of Flint, whose marriage
will take place in the near future.
About Is couples were present.
A delicious four-course dinner was
served by the Misses Alice Bartlett,
Virginia Gaylord and Beatrice Cal
kins. Between courses, Jones four
piece orchestra furnished music for
dancing. Dancing was also enjoyed
after the dinner.
A delightful feature of the even
ing was the appearance Of little Miss
Alice Louise Shrode, who was in the
city Saturday on the Chautauqua cir
cult. and who entertained the guests
with several numerous readings.
Toward the close of the evening
the little girls who served brought in
a large pink and white basket full OF
gifts which they presented to the
bride and groom-elect. The gifts
included handsome pieces Of cut glass
and silver. ft- -
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
DECISIONS ON RE-CLASSIFICA-
TION

Corunna, June, 29.-The local board
has received returns on II of the ap-
peals made to the district board from
the recent reclassification of certain
men into class .one. The district
board from the recent retbfabmtb
board has given these men the follow
| in classifications, the figures indicat-
ing the classes:
Ernest Leon Fiber, Ovid, 2. =,
William Calvin Gibbs, Durand, 2.
Lewis Norman Lavine, Owosso, 1. I
Wayne Earl Taylor, Owosso, 1.
Earl Fields, Corunna, 1. a
Glenn Glover, Durand, 1. =:
William G. Kerr, Durand, 1.
Alfred G. Secord, Owosso, 1.
Francis John Hurst, Owosso, 1. !
James d. Lockwood, Owosso, l..
Lester Brown, Owosso, 1.
Andrew Green, Owosso, 1.
Joseph Hect, Owosso, 1.
Carl Bower, Durand, 1.
Claud Mcdonald, Morrice, 1.
Fred DeRoy Elliott, Owosso, 2.
The board has also received notices
that five registrants of the county
have been accepted into the Naval ser
vice. They are:
Albert H. Ram, Perry.
Lule Haggard Marling, Perry.
Albie Elliott, Laingsburg.
Porter Snow, Lennon.
Word has also been received of the
acceptance of Paul Gerlitz, of Owosso,
in the railroad service at Camp Laur-
ell, Md.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
Employees Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Upham. North
Washington street, pleasantly enter
tanned employees of the D. M Christian
Company Monday evening.
A pot.luck supper was served after
which the party visited the beautiful
floral and vegetable gardens. Later
in the evening Mr.. Edmond E Gunther
of Lansing, learned scientist and bot
anist, who has travelled and studied
abroad, gave a delightful talk on
"Flowers and Nature"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
TARRED AND FEATHERED

James McNeal, known also as Jim
Dennis, was called from his home in
Rush township Sunday evening and
given a coat of tar and feathers. He
attempted to secure warrants for the
arrest of "some one" but did not
know who his assailants were. He
has not subscribed for Liberty bonds
or donated to patriotic causes and
the new coat may have been present
from patriotic citizens, but the object
of the present should undoubtedly
have been someone better able to buy
or subscribe.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
Appeals Denied.

The district board has denied the
appeals of seven men for re-classifi-
cation out of class one for war service.
The men are: Colon William Green
wald, Owosso; Thane w. Neal. Owosso;
William r. Scullon, Bancroft; Percy
Leroy Gale. Byron; Peter j. Brier,
Owosso; John L. Metzger, Owosso, and
Arthur J. Westcott, Durand.
Appeals of Jesse Fraser, of Patterson,
N. j., and G. w. Boyd, of Owosso.
were granted,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05

The chancery case of Benton Speers
vs. Ella Speers was on trial before
Judge Collins, Tuesday. The plaintiff
is asking that his marriage be annulled.
The defendant is contending for the
support of her child. All of the evi-
dence in the case was heard and the
matter taken under advisement by the
Judge. The contesting parties live in
Hazelton township.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05

war, and action will at once be taken
against any sugar he may have on
hand in excess of 80 days. supply, and
ne will be charged with boarding.
The food administration will con-
strue any attempts by dealers and
manufacturers to lay up a supply, as
boarding, and upon conviction, this
offense is punishable by fine and i'm.
prisonment.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
"MeIting Pot" Returns $3.50.

Partial returns on the metals donated
by Shiawsssee county citizens to the
Red Cross Melting Pot have been re.
ceived, being $3.50. More articles are
being turned in from day to day.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05
MASON-HUESTON

Announcement has been made OF
the marriage of Miss Doris, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Mason, Of
Ann Arbor, formerly of this city, to
Lawrence Hueston, of Indianapolis,
Sunday, June %, at the Mason home
in Ann Arbor.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05

Elizabeth Gemmell has sold to Malta
b. Warren the property known as the
west part of lot Q OF block IL Of the city
of Owosso for $1,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-07-05

The first enrolment of New York
City's women voters has just taken
place and 279,566 of them have for
mally taken on party affiliation. Nat
urally, the Democratic party, which
is the ascendancy, takes the larger
share, gaining 164,722 to the Republi-
cans 96,749. Whether this means the
continued domination of Tammany
Hall or whether the new voters will
exercise their privilege to the purg-
ing of the Democratic organization re-
mains to be seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
THE WORLDS MARKETS
METALS

New York, June 3o.-Although there is 45 cents advance on ore, steel and iron will continue unchanged for three months Production is exceptionany heavy and forging capacity does not keep pace with the outturn of raw material. Shipyards have not been able to con- sumo all the steel delivered but the government is anxious to accumulate a substantial surplus. Some of the finish ing shops engaged in government work are supplied for months ahead and have no more storage room. Recent allotments to mills in the middle west involve up- ward of 150,o0o tons and of cast steel shell blanks 5000 tons are being dis tributed. Substantial orders have also been placed for nails and other wire products largely for use in France
 Production of iron during June is er- pected to establish record. Distribution is in strict accord with the importance of the finished products to the general war programme. No new business is ac- cepted except on priority orders.
 Copper excites little notice Production Is sufficient for consumers needa
 Lead is now officially quoted at 7sDc, New York, and 7.75c. East St Louis The supply is scarce
 Spelter has been in good demand and prices have climbed to S.6715@S .S71hc. New York.
 Tin arrivals have been ample, con- sumers are well supplied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
COTTON

New Orleans. June 3O-Although much
 bearish sentiment was displayed in the cotton market last week the tendency of
 prices was toward higher levels and clos
 ing quotations showed net gains of 52
 to 75 points. At one time the mraket was 106 points over the closing prices of the previous week. Drouth in Texas and the favorable trend of war news were the main sustaining influences Bearish sentiment was based almost
 wholly on belief in high condition re- port to June 25 from the government Crop news of the week was uniformly
 favorable,@ except from the central por- tions of Texas, where drouth and high temperatures apparently did more or less damage. There were times when reports of high temperature in that state were considered of sufficient importance to bal . ance favorable crop accounts from nearly all other sections of belt.
 On the closing session of the week the official statement from Washington that the government would not prohibit the
 use Of suitable lower grades in the man ufacture of army goods was a steadying
 influence of considerable importance and had much to do with closing the market
 at a net gain
 HIS lWtth thc SlludlloH ai1lOSl dl-
 together bound up in the condition re-
 port Tuesday.
 The department of agriculture will give
 the trade the condition of the crop on
 June 25, the annual preliminary on acre
 age and the first crop estimate of the season, based on the condition and acre- age estimates. The general opinion is that all three estimates will be bearish
 After the reports are out of the way,
 tlA daily HWipQE of the market nrOhn hlN
 will depend much upon weather and war
 news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
Hubbard Bros & Co.

COtton Merchnnts, Hnnover SNuare, N. |. Members New York Cotton Ex- New York Produce Exchange, Associated Members Liverpool Cotton Association. sale of Cotton and Cotton Seed Oil for future delivery. Special attention and liberal terms given for consignments of inNitad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
Exchange and Sale

Modern home, nine rooms, steam heat garage, servants house, chicken yard and house, coal house. lot 62.5x200 feet good garden, flowers and fruit; in good repair Worth $7500.
 WILL EXCHANGE FOR---
 Smaller dwelling in city or suburbs and take mortgage for difference in value, or for business property of not too great and pay difference. My Slider only unincumbered property in exchange. Call owner, Office phone Main 606; Home phone Main 1859 after ?. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
STOCKS AND BONDS

New York, June So--war news, partic- ularly the Austrian rout and Germany s restatenent of her war aims, together With the many political and economic changes reported from abroad, were the absorbing features of an irregular and inconciusive week in the stock market.
 The advent of the new fiscal year, with it's enlarger interest and. dividend dis bursenents, brought little trace of the demand for securities which in normal times invariably accompanied that i'm portant period
 Aside from an irregular stiffening of some of the Liberty Bonds, which re- ports credited to buying for corporate in- terests, with surplus funds, the invest ment market remained in it's long sus- tained state of deadlock Purchase by a banking house of $2000o, 900 Union Pacific per cent notes, which will be offered by syndicate to the public, will af- ford the first test of investment condi- tons in many months. The monetary situation was distinctly easier, however, despite the strain of heavy corporate and government requirements and bank clear ings at virtually all the important mer- cantile centers far exceed the record of last year.
 Crop conditions were somewhat im- paired by recent unreasonable weather, but the deterioration in important food stuffs is said to be relatively slight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
Railroad Schedule
Corrected to May I2. IpIs

Corrected to May IF. 1918 Arrival and deporture of passenrer trains. Birmingham: The followinr schedule figures published as informa. !. tion, are not guaranteed, BIRMINGHAM TERMINAL STATION
 Southern Railway system
 (S0uthern Railway Col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
.S.R Stewart&

i01-2 Woodward Bldg., Birmingham. Ala.
 S0ddton, nd nattan stocks d oonds % gain 2rovislons respondents Jno. F. Clark & Go. Direct private wire, continuous quotations. Phone Main 567 w. |, PHELPS Mrr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
BUSINESS OPPORTUNJTTEs

E OR SALE~F'irst-cIa steam Iaundry plant, located in Alabama, population 5000, doing SS5o to s4o0 per week; tabor conditions good; good opportunity for some one who can devote his time; will take 5000 to start; party leaving town last of week. Address L-S0, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

supply house man wanted for local steel plant; must be capable of handling responsible TO- eition and be out of draft; necessary ss to have knowledge of bookkeeping to the extent of Keeping correct rec ords;. good salary. Apply 1216 Jeff. Co.,. Blk. Bldg. This is an essential industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

OFFICE EXECUTIVE Wanted by large mercantile establish ment; must have thorough knowl- < edge of bookkeeping, with general business experience and capable of handling large office successfully; salary no object to right man. 121d Jeff, Co. Blk Bldg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01

class Ford mechanic, one capable of taking charge of shop; prefer man exempt from draft; will consider man in fourth or fifth class; good position for first-class man and good salary: do not apply unless you canSfil position. F. Q. Box 5Sl. Meridian, Miss sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT-2S-room family hotel on Northside; hotel has ground floor of flee. 30-room, modern, steam heated hotel South Highlands: excellent To- cation for roomers. 1112 Cullom st.. ' rooms, furnace heated, newly pa pered. 1912 S. 18th ave, g rooms. garage, furnace-heat. 1407 s. 11th ave, 12 rooms, furnace heat. We also have two excellent retail locations centrally located. w. B. Leedy R. D.. z & l. Go. Main 4776.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-01
ELE PROFITS MOST WHO USES AGEzERALp WANT ARs MOST 5.

0ROFI ITS MIG
 HELP WANTED MALE WANTED - Three young men for bell boys; must have good references. Ap- ply to J. B. Sullivan, super intendent, Tutwiler hotel. wANTED-Three blacksmiths; 1s blacksinith's helpers; steady jobs Apply Cruse- Crawford Mfg. Co.,, 22d st. and Ave. B.
 l WANTED Colored man to work m laundry, experienced preferred. Apply Tutwiler Hctel laundry. NEWS agents on railroad trains. Union News Go. Terminal Station. HELP wANTED-FEMALE WANTED z Two strong, healthy women between the ages of 20 and 28 years; must have good references. Apply to J. B. Sullivan, superintendent, Tutwiler hotel.
 LADY BARBER COLLEGE, tuition s2s; tools, s15; after learning we give you a position In one of our shops; lady barbsrs make from SIS to $40 a week; ask thsin write today. Alabama Bar Der college. P. o. Box S2S BirmiIg- ham. Ala.
 GOVERNMENT needs 10000 women clerks at Washington examinations everywhere in July; experience unnec- essaTy; women desiring government positions write for free particulars to J. c. Leonard (former civil service ex- aminer,, 5o Kenois Bldg, Washington. 1yANIHD-A few select lady mempers for photoplay work. Call personally at American Photoplay City QncJ. Brompton. Ala.
 WANTED-Whit maid and nurse com bined for little girl 3 years old. Call or write Mrs. J. H. Loveman. Main 119S.
 HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE
 W NyANTED-Man cook, surveyors camp, $64 month; axman,- s60 and board: colored women to work at plant in city good wages; 10 girls for cate work, city; coal loaders; laboreIs: sawmill hands, white or colored; store porters; janitors; women cooks. Apply 1913 1st Ave. Phone 715T-J. D. W. Ryan.
 WANTED-500 stenographers for high class positions; civil service and com mercial positions for students from 47 schools; positions guaranteed $900-$12o0; tuition cash, less train fare, or S10 monthly from salary. Work for board; 200-page catalog and July folder. Pied mont Business College, Lynchburg, Va. WANTED-Men and ladies to learn the barber trade; few weeks completes position open; tuition, $25, and tools s15. Birmingham Barber College. 2007h 3d ave, N.
 SITUATIONS WANTED-MALE HfGH-cLAss accountant. now en> ployed. desires to make change; 20 years experience in auditing and ac- counting work; above draft age. Ad- dress N-27, care Age-Herald.
 SALESMEN WANTED EASTERN manufacturer wants sales man in Alabama and Mississippi; must be man of ability; capable of earning not less than $200 per month above travelling expenses; man with automobile preferred. Call hours to 12 a. m., room 206 Motion hotel. < e. K Smith. -sS SALESMAN WANTED-Energetic, for fast selling proposition to good mer- chants; entirely new. Sheehy Co., Mo- Clelland Bldg, Lexington, Ky.