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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
ORDINANCE.

An Ordinance establishing a fire department
In and for the City OF Owosso and fixing the
compensation and prescribing the duties of
the members thereof
The City OF Owosso ordains:
1. The Chief of the Fire Departm emit shall
be appointed bv the Commission OF the Civ of
Owosso uron the first Monday OF May or some
su bse quent regular meeting thereafter and
shall hold office for "a term OF two years Tor un-
til his successor shall be appointed and quail.
fed. He shall have command and supervision
~ and be responsible for the Fire ID spartment
under the direction Of the Nav Dr. OF the CITY of
Owosso. The COMPENSATION OF the Chief of the
Fire Department shall be Ninety five dollars
Ter month.
2 There shall likewise be a Captain and
an Electrician OF said department, and such
other officers as the Mayor shall Designate
SAID officers shall be CHOSEN by the Chief of
the Fire Department by and with the consent
OF the Mayor OF the City CT Owos5o. and they
shall ho'd OH e until their successors are ap-
pointed and qualified The duties of said
officers shall be such as the Mayor or Chief OF
the Fire Department shall from TINA to time
prescribe, The compensation OF the Osptain
and Electrician shall be for each year the sum
OF Seventy five dollars per month for the first
year OF service ia the dep lrtnent: eighty dol
lars per month for the second year OF service
and eighty i've dollars per month thereafter.
3. All firemen aud teamsters shat be en-.
poyed by the Chelf of the Fire Department.
bv and with the consent OF the MAYOR, but at no
time shall the force exclusive aof the Chief,
exceed twelve men. The compensation of all
members of said de ,artment whose salaries are
not fixed by She foregoing provisions of this
ordinance, shall be . he sum OF sseventy
dollars per month for the first yea OF service,
seventy. five dollars per month for The second
year OF service, and ghty dollars per month
thereafter.
4. Every member OF the department shall be
entitled to a two weeks vacation annually with
paw.
g. All members and officers OF said dedart.
ment shall be subj ct to the oorders of the
Chief and may at any time be removed or dis
charged for cause by thel chief OF the depart
ment by and with the consent OF the Mayor of
the City OF Owosso. The CHER may at any
time suspend for a stated period not exceeding
fifteen days, any msmDer of the department
pending the action OF the Ma or OF the City OF
Owosso.
g. All odinances or parts of ordinances in
consistent herewith are hereby repealed.
2. This ordinance shall take eff set immedi.
lately.
Passed and approved May 10. 1918.
A. T. WRIGHT,
Mayor.
H. HAWCROFT,
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

An Ordinance amending Section OF an or
dinance entitled, IAN Ordinance providing for
police force In the City OF Owosso, prescrib-
ing the duties of the members thereof fixing
their salaries and providing for the disposi-
tion of the fees collected by The m and prohib-
itipg them from holding any other ONCE"
Passed and approved January 81, 1918. as
amended May IA, 1917.
The City of Owosso ordains:
Section !. That Section OF an ordinance
entitled IAN Ordinances providing for a police
force in the City OF OwossU, prescribing the
duties of the members thereof, ring their
salaries and providing for the disposition OF
the fees collected by them and prohibiting
them from holding any other office" passed
and approved January II, 1918, as amended
May II, 1917, Is hereby amended to read as
follows.
Section 4. The salary OF the Marshal shall
be Nirety five dollars per month and the
salary of each policeman shall Do eighty dol
lars per month. for the first six mJnths aud
eighty five dollars per m )nth there after, pay
able semi-monthly.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
June 1, 1918.
Passed and approved Mayi3 1918.
A. T. WRIGHT,
Mayor
H. HAWCROFT,
Citv Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
WHAT The WAR
PREPAREDNESS
BOARD HAS DONE
Sceleman c. Vaughan In His Paper.
The Clinton County Republican,

Sceleman C. Vaughan In His Paper.
The Clinton County Republican,
The people sometimes grow impa-
'tient, and the newspapers generally
criticize Government action because 1t
zdoea not go fast enough. Last week
In the editorial columns Of Michigan
newspaper the Governor and War
Board were criticised because they had
done nothing. so 1t was asserted, to as
ssist the farmer in seed or Increased
production. In the news columns OF tho
same paper the same day was an arti-
scle with a large heading telling how
rthe State had purchased 10000 bushels
of seed corn. The fact is, Gov. Sleep
sN and the War Board took up the
question of procuring seed corn weeks
ago, Through the Agricultural College
sand food administrator, careful inquir-
les were made in every county where
corn Is raised to ascertain the amount
needed. Not one county in Michigan
had enough, and only one had rs per
cent Of supply. Investigation was
made in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North
Dakota, Northern Ohio, Pennsylvania
and New York to see if surplus could
Sbe found that would ripen in this state,
and wherever it could be found it has
Aeen purchased, some $4,000 bushels
NJ more, and will be distributed
through the elevators in sections
where needed, to be sold at cost. Gov.
Sleeper also arranged with the bean
sobbers to hold sufficient good seed
beans, and assured them that if neces-
gary the state would help finance the
aaoading of the seed until sold. The
Governor has purchased 10000 bushels
of spring wheat In Minnesota for
ssyring sowing, and has completed ar
rangements to have the surplus pota-
20 crop shipped to drying concern,
the product to be used by the govern
ssnent, that will probably give the farm.
ar 80 cents or whereabouts, per bushel.
The War Board has supplied Michi
gan soldiers with blankets, shoes and
other things when the National Gov
eeTnment was short Of supplies, has
built roads to cantonments and Sec
lions Of road between Detroit and To-
sSScy ot thc ISluCpt VI Tie SSHcIdi
Government, to provide truck road
70 the seaboard; it has provided funds
1s help recruiting, to help advertise
&hs Liberty Loan sales; to promote
the woman's branch of the Council of
National Defense; it has established
an efficient military force of 200 OR
more state troops in active service,
that is guarding important places in
Ihe state; it has provided guns and
clothing for home guard companies -
some places one thing, some places
1arether-it has been backing up the
state health department in cleaning
up surroundings Of camps and cities;
has provided fuel and food depart
E-nent and done many things deemed
Hecessary for the good Of the state and
nation. Most criticism comes of lack
scf knowledge. The governor and the
war board have been pretty busy since
1Sre war broke out.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Notice for Appearance.

STATE OF MICHIG AN-Thirty- fifth Judicial
Circuit. 4
Suit pending in the Circuit Court for shia!
wassee County, in the City of Corunna, said
County. on the 18th day of May, A. ID. 1918. j
Alkaline Channon,
Gordon Miller. 4
Plaintiffs.
Amos Gould, Sarah A. Hill. Milo A. Boynton
supply Chase, Cearles w. II. Potter. ant
their vi known heirs, de visees, legatees, per-
sonal representatives and assigns,
Defendants.
In this cause on filing the Bill of Complsin'
setting forth the fact that after diiligon,
search and II quiry, the whereabouts Of any d
the above named defendants cannot be aecorI
sees. iegatees. personal representatives. ana
assigns of them are living or cead, or TIL
names OF their places OF residence, and thu
they are necessary parties to this suit ana pro-
ceedipg; and that said suit is brought 10 Qufcl
title to the following described lands aud prem
ises. situated in the Township OF Antrin1
County OF Shiawassee, State OF Michigan, adj
described as the East one-balf 10 Of TIT
South west quarter (H) ard South sixty (0Q
acres Of the West one.naf (H) OF the South
west quarter "a OF Section thirty one (3il u
Township five ,5,, North OF Range three "a
East.
Therefore on the motion OF s. @ Pulver. 81
torney for the plaintiffs. IL is ordered thu
Amos Gould, Sarah A. Hill, Milo A Boyntod
Supply Chase, Charles w. H. Potter and thor
unknown heirs, devisees, lcgatees, persona
representatives and assigns, enter their 81
pearance In this cause witniu three 49, month
from the date OF this order, and that With
twenty (20) days from the date OF this ord6
the plaintiff cause this order TO be published y
The Owosso Times, which Is one OF the neWk
papers of said County of Shawassec, said pub
lication to be continued once IN each week 70
six (6) weeks In succession.
JOSEPH III. COLLINS. \
Circuit judge
Seth O. Pulver Attorney for Plaintiff.
Business Address: Owosso. Mich.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
PETITIONS

The following petition was presented
and Mr. II sevear moved the Commission grant
the request of Mr. King, which motion pre-.
valid; ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear, Wright
Petition No. 939
To the Commission Of the City of Owosso,
Gentlemen:
/ hereby request permission to lay private
sewer from my pr perty at 1913 Jerome avenue
to the river. 1 agree o lay same according to
survey, Leaving the road in as good condition
1t is at the pre- sent time, and will keep SAID
sewer in perfect condition at all mes.
WILL KING.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

The following resolution was presented and
on motion of Mr.. Hanscom same was adopted,
ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear, Wright:
Reso ution No. lilo.
Resolved by the Commission of the City of
Owosso that the Mayor be and is hereby directed
and authorized to borrow upon the credit OF the
City of Owosso the sum OF 100000 and place
the same to the credit OF the Fire Department
fund.
1t is hereby declared to be the purpose of this
commission to make said loan in anticipation
of the collection of the several sums mentioned
and set out for the Fire Department fund m
the annual appropriation bill OF the City Of
Uwosso for the fiscal year beginning June l.,
1919, and ending May 81, 1919
Said loan shall be ev denced by note of the
City of Owosso bearing date of May 49, 1918,
and shall become due and payable O;t. %,
1918 and shall bear interest ut rate not ex.
ceeding per cent per annum
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Seed BuckWheat
SIS 90 for 100 Lbs.
BAGS EXTRA 35c EACH
Young-Randolph Seed Co.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CITY COMMISSION

Owoss', Michigan, May a. 1918.
Regular meeting of the Commission, Mayor
Wright presiding.
Members present, Hanscom, Rosevear,
Wright.
The minutes of the previous meeting with
ref renee to The appointments of the city
officers read declared to be elected" and this
was corrected to read declared to be up
pointed" after which Mr.. Hanscom moved the
minutes stand Apr we'd, which motion pre-
val ed, ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear, Wright
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Order Of Publication.
Ii. HAWCROFT,
City Clerk

State of Michigan. The Probate Court for
the County of Shiawassee.
At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee. held at the Probate
ONCE in the CITY Of Corunna. on Tuesday, the
2ist day of May In the year one thousand
nine hundred and eighteen.
Present, Matthew Bush, Judge OF Probates
In the matter of the estate OF Jacob Il.
Good, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Charles
ii. Good. praying that administration
Of said estate may be granted TO Orrin I. Jen-
nings or some other suitable person.
lit Is ordered that the nth day OF June
next. at ten o'clock In the forenoon, At SAID
1t is further ordered that copy Of this
order be published three successive weeks pref
vious to said day of hearing In The Owosso
Times a newspaper printed and circulating
In said County of shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH,
BY Judge of Probatel
CtARIBEL GALLOWAY,
Register OF Probate. 44.4t
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Commissioners Notice.

In the matter of the estate OF vlolst Nj
Gleason, deceased.
We the undersigned, having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush j. dye OF ProbAtq
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, commissioners to receive, examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all pert
sons against said estate, do hereby give notlcs
nat we will meet at the Owsoso Savings
in the City OF Owosso In said County
onlTuesday. the goth day OF July, A. ID. 1918, and
on Monday, the 9th dav OF September, A. II
1918 at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF each Of
said days, for the purpose of receiving anq
all claims against said estate ana
that four months from the 9Th day OF MAY
A. d. 1918, are allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims to said commissioners fot
adjustment and allowance.
Dated the 9Th day OF May A. D: 1918:
ORRIN T. JENNINGS,
ASA T. WRIGHT
49.4t Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Guard AGAINST Evil Spirit.

If Chinese baby dies, the evil spirit
when released will enter the body of
the next child horn. In order to pre-
vent this calamity, says Worlds Work
the parents "tie an egg and some mus
tard seed to the body of the dead child
in the belief that the evil spirit will not
appear until the egg matches and the
seed sprouts. The astute parents care
fully boil the egg and the seed in or
der to postpone the date indefinitely"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Only America Can Help

ION your side are boundless sup
plies of men. food, and material;
On this side boundless demand for
their help.
"Our men are war-weary and their
nerves have been strained by more
than three years Of hard, relent-
less toll.
Our position. is critical, particu-
larly until the next harvest, but the
United States can save us.
You Americans have the men,
inc skill, and the material to save
the allied cause"
SIR JOSEPH MACLAY,
British Shipping Controller.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Sheke Into Your Shea.

Aliens Foot Ease. the antiseptic pow.
der for painful, smarting, tender, ner
vous feet. 1t takes the sting out of
coins and bunions. Used by the Amer.
lean. French and British troops because
II takes the friction from the shoe and
freshens the feet. ADV 90
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

FOR RENT-Eleven acres of good
land on South Chestnut street, West
Owosso, at S6 90 per acre, Inquire of
Joseph Marrah. 933 Wenonah Avenue,
Oak Park, Ill.-Adv
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
A Lone Tree.

On Dinis island, in one of the lakes
of Killarney, Ireland, Is plane tree
which has the reputation Of being the
only tree Of its kind In Ireland.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
Resolution No. 1873.

The following resolution was presented
and on motion of Mr.. Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes, Hanscom. Rosevear,
Wright:
Resolution No. 49,
Resolved, by the Commission Of the City
of Owosso that the Mayor be and he is hereby
instructed, directed and authorized to borrow
upon the credit of the City of .Owosso the sum
OF ~, 000 and place the same to the credit of the
General 5 ct fund.
1t is hereby declared to be the purpose of this
Commission to make this loan in anticipation
of the collection of the sew raj sums M ntioned
and set out for the general rect fund in tho
annual an reputation bill of the City Owosso
for the fiscal year beginning June I, 1918, and
ending May 81, 1919
Said loan shall be evidenced by te
OF the City OF Owosso bearing date of the 2Sth
day OF May, A. ID. 1918, Sand sh III become
due a payable upon the 2,th day of October,
1918 and shall bear interest at rate not exceed
Ing five per cent per annum.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
To the May or and
G.. mmon Council,


Gentlemen:
On behalf of the League OF Michigan Munich.
palitles 1t gives me pleasure to form rly ex-
invitation to attend the 20 h Annual G. nven-
ton OF the League, TO be held In Flint, Wed es-
day, Thursday and Friday, June 10, 20, 81. A
program of deep interest TO the municipal
ffic RS OF our great state has been prepared
while the officials and citiZ ms Of that enter
prising CT ore making elaborate plans for tie
entertainment Of the delegates in attendance.
At this critical time it is more necessary
than ever that our cities profit from the ex
speak with authority will address the meet
ings, and in the discussion much valuable in.
formation will be brought out
A feature OF the progr m will be q series of
rourd table scussions dealing with special
problems. Each city Is particularly requested
to include In its delegation its Clerk, Health
Oficer. Attorney, Assessor, Engineer and
Superintendent OF Public Works. A chairman
should be selected to respond TO the roll call
by q three minute talk
Special tention is also directed to the
addresses which will be given by His Honor,
Governor Sleeper, DR.. ID. Frank Garland Di.
rector Of Welfare, Dayton iObio, and by DR..
William H. Allen, Director OF the Institute Of
Pubic Service New York City, and the
addresses on WAR Gardens" and "The Fuel
Situation In Nil higan" which will be delivered
by Mayor Reuter- of Lansing, and Federal Fuel
Administrator w. K. Prudden.
Hotel reservations should be made in ad'
vance, IL possible, at the Dresden Hotel. Dele
gates are cordially invited to bring their ladies
to the Convention.
Cordially yours,
G. A. SINK,
Secretary Treasurer.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS

REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS
he following report of the City Treasurer
was presented and read:
To the Honorable the Mayor and the Com
mission OF the City OF Owosso
The fol owing is q list OF the unpaid taxes
spread on the several rolls for the year 1917.
M. r. GROVE,
City Treasurer.
day OF May, 1918.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
NAV q, 1918.

Resolved by the Commission of the City OF
Owosso, that the claims and accounts hereto
attached be approved and the Mayor and Clerk
are hereby instructed to issue warrants on the
City Treasurer against the various funds for
the amounts shown:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

The following Resolution was presented and
Mr.. Rosevear moved the adoption of the Reso-
luton which motion prevailed; ayes. Hanscom.
Rosevear, Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

Tue following have made two payments:
Deckert Adam. lot s. blk 8.
Williams A. Lee, lots T. 8. Q, blk 81.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
RESOLUTIONS.

The following resolution was presented
and on motion of-Air. Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes, Hanscom. Rosevear,
Wright: -
Resolution No. 1898.
Resolved by the Commission OF the City OF
Owosso that the report of the City Treasurer
covering the unpaid special taxes be received
and that same be turned over to the Assessor
and h tie Instructed to place same on the next
city tax roll.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

(These are the rates If the income is
derived from salaries or wages; they
are still higher If the income is derived
from rents or investments)
The English scale of taxation on in
comes of, say, $4,000, $4,000, $4,000
and $4,000 respectively averages as
follows as compared to the American
fnS for. Lodi
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
G MMUNlCATIONS.

The following communication was pre-
sented and on motion of Mr.. Hanscom
same was received and filed, which mo-
ton prevailed; ayes, Hanscom, Rosevear,
Wright
Ann Arbor, Mich, May 49, 1918
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

In America incomes of married men
up to $1,000 are not subject to ally
federal income tax at ali.
In England the income tax IL:
4h per cent. on $1,000
6% 1900
7A 2 900
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

Mr. Hanscom moved that the Commission
adjourn, which motion prevailed, ayes, Hans
com, Rosevear, Wright.
A. t. WRIGHT,
H. HAwcRoFT,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31
ORDINANCE.

H. HAwCROFT,
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-05-31

Of we add the so called "occupa-
tional" tax our total taxation on In
comes of $4,000 is 6A per cent. and
on incomes Of $4,000 or per cent?
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-23
MARKET QUOTATIONS
Los Angeles Produce.

Los Angeles, Nov. 2O.-Bulter--
Creamery extras, Produce Exchange
closing price, SIC per pound; price TO
retail merchants in lib. squares, sc
@61.
Eggs-Fresh extras, Produce Ex-
change closing price, 70 per dozen;
prices 10 retail merchants, 73 TO IS
per dozen; case count, Produce Ex~
change closing price, 65 per dozen
prime TO retail merchants, GO TO 90
per dozen; pullets, Produce Exchange
closing price, 81 per dozen; price TO
retail merchants, 63 to Is per dozen.
Poultry-PriceS to producers:
Hens, Sc lbs. and under to the
Hens, over SO lbs. and up to AZ
lbs. 10 the dozen. ............ .2S
Hens, over AZ lbs. 10 the dozen. 81
Hens, colored weighing 4 lbs.
and up, each ............... ~
Broilers over / lb. and up 10 IA
lbs. ... 81
Broilers IL lbs. and up. ..... Al
Fryers, 2A lbs. and up. ....... .33
Roas ters, soft bone 3 lbs. and
I'D ................. .oO
! Staoe .2S
/ Old cocks ................. .2e
Ducklings, Pekin, 31a lbs. and .
up ... sc
Ducklings, other than Pekins,
3h lbs. and up............ .2e
Ducks, old, 31A lbs. and up. 2;
/ Geese .2<
Young tom turkeys .......... .;
Hen turkeys ................ ~
Old tom turkeys .............. ~
Belgian hares ................ ~
Squads ...... ........ ....... .;
Fresh Fish-Wholesal prices, pei
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-23
AT THE TOPIC SATURDAY.

Author, scenario writer, arllst,
all around athlete-these are few
of the accomplishments Of Nell Ship
man, Vitagraph star, featured in ne.
strongest picture in "Baree, Son OF
Kazan," the Blue Ribbon feature,
which will be the attraction in 'he
Topic theatre on Saturday.
Alfred Whitman plays opposite her
in this powerful screen version OF
James Oliver Curwood's famous
book of Baree, half wolf and halt
dog. the scenes of which are laid in
vast forests and wastes of the far
Northwest.
Miss Shipman came to motion pic
lures afer successful career in
vaudeville and stock, being at The
head of her own company. In her
first engagement with Vitgraph She
is remembered for her portrayal OF
the woman in Goods Country and
the Woman" Then came engage
ments with other promisent film
companies and a long vacation in the
West Indies, devoted larely to liter
AZURE.
On her return she was ENGAGED by
Albert E. Smith as leading woman
in Blue Ribbon features, in which
she had gained wide popularity.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-23
AUTO TRUCKS ARE
ESSENTIAL TO 0ARMY
LINE OF INDUSTRY

"Out in Idaho, the State Council Of
Defense takes the stand that hauling
by motor trucks is just as essential as
any other line of industry, and for
that reason should be encouraged"
says Charles N. Merralls, Imperl Al
Valley distributor of Kessel trucks,
at 679 Main street, Ell Centro.
"Also l understand that the forma-
ton of truck lines is assisted by the
business men and the banks Of that
state. 1t is understood that the truck
is placed in the same class as The
threshing machine; thai its work In
Idaho is to be mapped out just as
closely. Every encouragement IS
being given to those operating fleets
of trucks.
"To my mind if the above pro
gram is carried out thoroughly and
completely, the state of Idaho will
be in most excellent condition to
cope with any transportation prop,
lem. and I believe every state should
work along the same lines. We hear
a great deal nowadays about the bus-
mess prosperity that is ahead OF us
but do we realize the immense amount
of reconstruction work which we VII
IGlave TO assist in, in bringing Europe
back TO civilized living?. This is go
ing to put big drain on the labor
manufacturing and transportation ia
ci1ities Of America"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-23

of the Superior Court in Imperial
County.
Dated November %, 1918.
RAY EDGAR, Administrator. :.
Jas. w. Glassford,
Attorney for Administrator.
Nov. 20, 80. Dec. Z, IA, Il