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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
PROCEEDINGS or THE
CITY COMMISSION

.Owosso, December is. 1915
Special meeting of the Commission, Mayor
Wright presiding.
Members present. Rosevear and Wright.
Due notice having been given all Commission
ers Except Commissioner Hanscom, who was
absent on account OF sickness.
Meeting was called TO consider recommenda-
tion of Mayor relative to purchase of Duplex
hook and ladder truck, which follows:
Owosso, Mich, Dec. is, 1919
To the Commission Of the City Of Owosso
After careful investigation and close watch
OF the results Obtained by the drivers of the
Duplex Hook and Ladder ruck, leased by the
Duplex truck Company OF Lansiog to the City
OF Owosso with the option OF purchase recon-
mend the following. That the said truck be
purchased upon the following conditions:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
Thoughts for
the New Year
CHE was the sweet Marjoram
~ Of the salad, or, rather, the
herb of acknowledgements.

/CHE was the sweet Marjoram
- Of the salad. or, rather, the
herb of grace.-Shakespeare.
To be weak is miserable,
Doing. or suffering.
Milton. paradise Lost"
Blessed is he who has found
K his work: let him ask no other
Observation-Disclosures, "Past and
Present"
Honest toll is holy service;
faithful work Is praise and
prayer.-Henry Van Dyke, Toll
Ing Of Felix"
Hapless woman ne'er can say.
: my work Is done" till judg-
ment day.
st. John Honeywood.
Love prays devoutly when It
prays for love.-Hood, "Hero
and Leander."
Just to live is the most impor-
tant thing in life.
To appreciate. to admire. to
enjoy is toopossesss soAe-. r,oaa
1.-The lawoof lifeais love. Love
Is the one essential thing with
out which we can only exist
Benjamin Woodcox.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
Commissioning. Notice.

In the matter Of the estate of John F.
Bingham. deceased. -
We the undersigned. having been appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of Probate
In aud for the County OF Shiawassee, state OF
Michigan, Commissioners 10 receive. examine
ana ADJUST all claims and demands OF all per-
that we will meetat the store of Lahman & TEL
fer In the Township of Rush, In said coun-
", on Tuesday, the 18th day of r, bruary, A. ID.
q, D. 1915 attep jook ii t6e }Sfsn8Ss of sacch
o. said days for the purpose Of receiving and
adjusting all Claims against said estate, and that
four m onths from the 18th day of December
A y. 1918. are allowed TO creditors to present
their claims TO said Commissioners for adjust
ment and allowance.
Dated the 18th day OF December. A. ID. 1918
~. SAMUEL NORRIS,
DAN ARTHUR
40 At Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

TIVE hourglass has turned; the
last fen sands
That marked the old Fear. now
s. haze slipped away
And in his outstretched hand the
81 New Year holds
Tie future of a tsoelvemonth's span.
Then hail New Yearl We bid
thee welcome. Thy gifts are many,
but not yet disclosed. With thee
may come joy or sorrow, pain or
loss, failure or success, hope deferred
or dreams realized. We bid thee well
come and will try to cherish and inn
prove thy gift of time. We greet
thee with a cheer as we undertake
our journey in thy care. "Life must
march forward in a column of days"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
Commissioners. Notice.

ston, deceased. ''''''
We the undersigned. having beer appointed
by the Hon. Matthew Bush. J, dge OF Probate
In and for the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan, commissioners to. receive. examine
and adjust all claims and demands OF all per-
sons against said estate. do hereby give notice
that We will meet at the Old Corupmk STATE
on Monday. the nth dav OF February, A. l..
1919, and on Thursday, the 18th day OF April A ID.
1919, at ten O'Clock IN the forenoon OF each OF
said days, for the purpose of receiving and
adjusting all claims against said estate ano
that four months from the 10th day of December
A. ID. 1918, are allowed TO creditors to pre-.
sent their claims to said commissioners for
adjustment and allowance.
Dated the 10th day of December. A. d. 1918.
ERNEST L. SIDNEY,
II. BUSH MOORE
40-4t Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
Gull Beans For Feed
Car Lots or Bag Lots.
Y0UNG-RANDOLPH SEED co.
Owosso, Mich.

In the matter OF the estate OF Maria Eliza
beth Carpenter. deceased.
We, the undersigned. having been appointed
BY the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge of frobate
" and Tor the County OF Shiawassee, State OF
Michigan. commissioners 10 receive, examine
aud ADJUST all claims and demands of ali per
sons against said estate do hereby give notice
tnat We Will meet at the ONCE Of r. M. Mil
ier. In the City OF Cwosso. In said
county on Monday the 18th dav OF February
y. islv, and on Thursday. the 7th day OF April
A. u. 1912, 1t ten OF look In the forenoon or
eacn OF said days for the purpose OF receiving
ana ed1us,ing AL claims against said estate and
tnAt Tour months from the l6.h day of Declare
allowed to creditors TO present their claims To
said Commissioners for adjustment ard allow
Dated the 18th day OF december, AID 1918.
JAMES A. ARuSTRONG,
+. M. MILLER.
Commissioners
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

The following resolution was presented and
ton which motion prevailed ayes, Rosevear,
Resolved, BY the Commission OF the city of
Owos o, that the Mayor Is hereby authorized
ana directed TO exercise the option OF purchase
contained In the contract Of Nay rs, 1918 be-
tween the Duplex Truck Co. and the ity of
0wosso by purchasing the Duplex Hook and
Ladder Truck and ECU pment leased to said
CITY py the terms OF said contract by purchas-
ing SAID hook and ladder truck In accordance
with the condition of snid contract subject to
whrfantees guarantees, and other conditions
OF the Duplex Truck Co. In said contract con
aimed, provided however. and the said pur-
cnAse 70 be upon the condition that. the
duplex Truck mpany win with
out expense To said city within sixty DAYS
place the said truck In frst-clasS condition
with the exception OF tires, and upon tn. COM
pietlon or said repairs II any, necessary TO
place said truck In firstclass condition salts
factory TO the Commission, the clerk n ereby
authorized to issue the warrant OF said city In
payment therefor.
Mr.. Rosevear moved the Commission adjourn
which which motion prevailed ayes, Rosevear and
Al. WRIGHT,
Mayor
L. F. CoNANT.
City Clerk
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

The Probate Court for the County OF shia-
at a. session s,a q the Probate Court for said
OF Corunna, on thb 21st day OF December.
In the year OF ono thousand nine hundred
and eighteen. N m ~ N "A
Present Matthew Bush Judge of Probate.
In the matter Of The estate OF Lucretla l..
Beebe. dect astd
Frederick r Beebe. ,hs Administrator or
said estate, having rendered q fnal account 80
1t is ordered that the goth day OF January,
next at ten O'Clock In the forenoon At said
Probate ONCE be appointed for examining
and ALLOWING saidiaccouut.
Ana Il Is further ordered that COPY of this
oroer DO published three successive Wooks
previous TO said day OF hearing, in the OWooGo
Times newspaper printed and circulating IL
said County OF Shiawassee.
MATTHEW BUSH.
A true COPY Judge OF Probate.
CLARIBrL Gal LowAY. n y
Probate Register
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

ali important county news in THE
TINES 81 per year.
Runcell Brothers. mfrs. of creamery
butter. need your butterfat. Try as.
Open Saturday nights.'
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

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, 1918-12-27

Owosso, M chigan, Dec %, 1913.
Regular meeting OF the Commission, Mayor
Wright presiding.
Members present, Rosevear and Wright
The miuutes OF the regular meeting of Decen
Der were read and approved as printed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
NEW BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS
communication from Leon T. Miner enclos.
Ing the following resignation was read and filed
Oxosso, Michigan, Dec. 81, 1919.
Commission Of the City of Owosso
Owosso, Michigan.
Dear Sirs:
thereby tender my resignation as Citv
Attorney to take effect Immediately.
Very sincerely yours,
LEON MINER.
cepted. which motion prevailed; ayes, Ross.
wear and Wright.
Mr.. Rosevear moved that Mr.. Pond be in
structed to write Mr.. Miner expressing the
appreciation OF the Commission fol- the services
rendered W by him to the City, which was carried;
The following resolution was presented
and on motion Of Mr.. Rosevear same was
adopteds ayes. Rosevear, Wright:
Reso ution No. i8. a,
Whereas, the City Clerk has, pursuant
upon the End day OF December, A. D. 1918,
for the preparing Of special assessment roll
for the purpose OF assessing the lots and par
on which noxious weeds were cut and de-
stroyed In the year 1918, notice having b, en-
given according to the provisions of the City
charter char, that this Commission will meet at the
23rd day of December A. d 1915, and hear
objections to said proposed improvement
Whereas said Commission did meet at the
time and at the place mentioned In said
notice and did give opportunity to all
persons interested to be heard regarding
said Improvement and the assessment and
Whereas, no objections having been made
to said Improvements orihe assessment, be 1t
g Resolved, there IbeingIno objectlnms to the
said special assessment and all persons inter-
ested having had an opportunity To be heard
hereby is confirmed
The following resolution was presented
and on motion Of Mr.. Rosevear same was
adopted; ayes Rosevear, Wright; H ~F
Resolution No. 80. 49,
whereas, the City Clerk has, pursuant
to resolution Of this Commission passed
ut regular session on December End, 1918. for
the purpose OF preparing special assessment
to assess the lots and parcels OF land owned
and occupied in the said city where Sidewalks
have been constructed and laid down adjacent
TO said lots and parcels OF land during the
season OF 1918, notice having been given ac
cording to the provisions OF the City charter
that the Commission will meet at the Office OF
the City clerw In the city OF Owosso on Monday
December 23rd. 1918, ut 1880 p. m. and hear
objections to the said proposed improvement
and assessment at which time and place OPP
will be given all persons interested
to be heard regarding, the Improvement and
the asses sment, and that,
Whereas said Commission did inject at the
time and place mentioned In said notice and did
give opportunity to all persons interested ODE
hoard regarding the Improvement and the
and that
whereas. no objections having been made to
said Improvement and assessment be it re-
solved that
Whereas, there being no objections to said
special assessment roll for the foregoing i'm
provement, and all persons interested having
lad an opportunity, to be heard. the above
named special assessment roll be and is hereby
confirmed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27
CLAIMS AND AccouNrs,

The following resolution was presented and
Mr.. Rosevear moved the adoption OF the reso-
luton which motion prevailed; ayes. Rose.
wear, Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

The following report OF tn City Treasurer
was presented and on motion was received and
filed:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

NOVEMBER,
following the City rrors
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

n Smile, Smile, Smile.
Keep that New Year smile on all
the year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

Mr. Rosevear moved the Commission adjourn
to meet In three weeks, the next meeting to
be held Jan. ID, 1919, which motion prevailed;
ayes, Rosevear, Wright.
A. t. WRIGHT.
Mayor.
e. f. CONANT,
~ City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1918-12-27

The following resolution was presented
ana on motion OF Mr.. Rosevear same was
adopteds ayes. Rosevear, Wright:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
Great Britian Will
Meet Principles OF
Wilson Half Way
Lloyd Georges Friends Say That He Went Further In
Heat Of Election Campaigning That He Intended.---
Wilson Is Anxious TO Get Into Immediate Touch With
English Leaders For Comparison OF Peace Views.

been delayed, inasmueh as the French
are busily utilizing every opportunity
to cultivate the president and the AMI
erican delegation. They express some
apprehension that Wilson, because Of
his lack Of direct knowledge, will ac-
qnirc erroneous impressions regarding
the British attitude.
In regard to indemnities even Lloyd
Georges closest friends admit he went
much Further in the heat Of election
campaigning than he himself intended.
He is said to be prepared to advocate
a cooler atmosphere at the quai or
say (French foreign office). On the
other hand, il - known that Wilson him
self is somewhat embarrassed owing to
the delays he has experienced in got
ting into immediate touch with tho
British leaders. H0 would much have
preferred informal conferences with
them and the French together for the
purpose Of proper comparison and co.
ordination of views. He is also ex-
tremely anxious to complete this pre-
liulinary work as soon as possible and
be ready for the informal inter-allied
conferences, which is expected to begin
the first week in January. He wants
to give the conference his undivided at
tcntion when once it starts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21

ment plans to send great expedition
to occupy Pctrograd, Moscow and 9TH
er centers this winter.
Even the liberal newspapers, includ-
ing Premier Lloyd deorge's personal
organ, the Chronicle, indicate they will
bitterly oppose any plan contemplate
ing further military action against Rus
sia.
Opinion is divided here as to the
thoroughness Of Lord Miners expla-
nation Of the government 3 attitude to-
ward Russia--that the allied armies
must remain to prevent the spread of
4 barbarism throughout the country,
and to protect the majority Of the Rus
sian people from the bolsheviki. In
some quarters, the war secretary s.
statement is accepted without reserve,
but number of newspapers and civil
ian groups maintain that the govern
ment should at once clearly define its
plan Of campaign in Russia and make
1t evident that we are not purusing IL
legitimate ends
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
Former GERMAN
AMBASSADOR TO
US. OPTIMISTIC
Bernstorff Claims He Was AL
ways In Sympathy With
League.
GERMANS HOPEFUL FOR
THIS ORGANIZATION
Refused To Discuss Charges
Made Against BOy-Ed And
Won Papen.

United Press Staff Correspendent)
copyright 1918 by the United Press J
Berlin, Dec. 20.-Ql:45 a. m. The
German people feel that their political
salvation is contingent upon tho sue
cessful Inauguration Of league OF ma
hons, according to the opinion of
Count Johann Won Bernstorff, former
German ambassador to the United
States Bernstorff, who knows the Am.
erncan president personally better than
any other German in public life, ia up
timistic over the outlook for peace
settlement along the lines advocated by
President Wilson.
Bernstorff, who since his recall from
turkey, has been acting technically as
foreign secretary under the socialistic
government, gave the United Press to-
day the first public utterance which he
has directed at America since our dec
Aoration of war against Germany.
"The people of Germany are over
wheimingly aware that their salvation
81 well as the salvation of the entire
world, lies in a strong league of nations
founded on q peace of justice and right,
Declared Bernstorff.
Confident of Wilson.
"They are confident that under the
leadership of President Wilson such q
seague can be inaugurated at the com
ing peace conference, blessing the en-
tire war-weary world"
An attempt at this point to draw
the ex-ambassador out on other lines
failed. He refused absolutely to dis.
euss at this time the charges made in
the United States that Captain Boiled
aad Captain Won Papen, former attach
CA Of the kaiser's embassy in Washing
ton, were involved in plots against the
United States government. He did,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
PARIS is ALL AGLOW WITH
JOYOUS HOLIDAY SPIRIT

cinating and costly Of women s bedize-
ments, jewelers. display the richest gew-
gaws ever seen here. Restaurants, "a
pcnsive and gay, are overflowing. The
boulevards hold the greatest throngs
since the exposition. Temporary toy
booths line the sidewalks. Merchants
are hawking mistletoe, holly and ever
green's Fakirs are vending kamerading
rubber kaisers and capitnlating tin
Huns. Topical songs regarding Presi-
dent Wilson and Premier Clemenceau
are being sung in the theaters and mu-
sic halls, where s. r. 0. signs are com
mon. The people appear to have totally
forgotten the war. SO far as they are
concerned, peace is already signed.
The uninterrupted succession of em-
perors, kings, presidents and princes
has become as spectacular as part of
colossal carnival.
Parisians by their four years of ter
riblc sacrifices have earned the right
to be gay. And they are making the
most of that right.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
PRESIDENT AAUSES
VICTOR EMMANUEL
WITHSHORT STORIES
Mrs. Wilson Engaged In Buy
ing Candies And Toys For
French Children.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Paris, Dec. 21.-PreSidcnt Wilson 8
early discovery that the short story
route is the best method of approach
ing European dignitaries, was again
brilliantly illustrated when King Vic
tor Emmanuel called at the Murat pal
ace.
General Hart s formal introduction
was equalled in formality by the pres.
ident s 'it is very great pleasure to
meet your majecty."
4 am indeed most gratified to meet
the president of the United States who
has done 50 much in the great war,
the king replied.
Both bowed very politely. But the
presidential short story followed very
quickly and Victor Emmanuel was soon
laughing heartily. For the next hour,
as they sat in the grand salon, the
king and president were engaged in
voluble conversation, in English
While the president is comforting
with advisers or aorcign diplomats
Mrs. Wilson spends much of her time
buying Christmas candies and knick-
knacks for French children, designat-
ed by charitable organizations.
Mrs. Wilson will accompany the pres.
ident to American headquarters at
Chaumont and will eat Christmas din
ner with the doughboys.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
ALL SPAIN FAVoRs
LEAGUE O. NATIONS
Spanish Premier Ronlonos
Says II Is Only Salvation Of
Smaller Nations.
By Henry Wood

Omitted Press Staff Corrcspondentl
Paris, Dec. 2l,-Spain, to the last
man, favors the league of nations, Pre-.
mier Romonos declared in an interview
with the United Press here today.
"Spain unanimously recognizes the
project is the only salvation Of the
smaller nations, " said the premier, who
has come to Paris to confer with Pres.
ident Wilson.
"Half Of Spain S national budget con
sists Of war expenses. II the league of
nations were now in existence this mon
ey could have been used for industrial
and commercial development.
"While counting upon formation of
the league to help us out, we also count
upon our friendship and commercial re-
lations with the United States. With
America, the past no longer exists-on-
ly the future, in which we hope for de-
velopment Of our commercial and indus
trial relations. This should be easy be.
cause our ports are closest to America,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
By I'd 1. Keen

Omitted Press Staff Correspendent.)
Paris, Dec. 21.--Great Britain is wifi
ing to go as far as possible to meet
President Wilson IS point Of freedom
of the seas, according to the advance
skirmishes of the British peace delega-
tion.
Tho say that Great Britain is fully
eognizant of the necessity for revising
Anticipated sea laws. But they point
out that any such revision must be con
sistcnt with Great Britain g insular po.
sition, which they believe Wilson him
self viii agree requires special consid.
Grafton and safeguards.
These Britishers, who, while not Of
ficials, are high in the councils of tho
empire, are giving the impression that
Anglo-American differences regarding
+" freedom Of the seas" and other Will.
sonian principles, are not fundamental
and most likely will be reconciled when
the president and Premier Lloyd George
have tho opportunity for direct ex-
change Of opinions about the details.
Regret Delays.
The greatest regret is expressed by
these unofficial diplomats that Lloyd
Georges conferences with Wilson has
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
WILSON TO BE ASKED
70 Define ATTITUDE
CONCERNING RUSSIA
British Papers Bitterly Oppose
Further Military Occupa-
tion OF Russia.
By Lowell Mellets

Omitted Press staff correspondent
London, Dec. 21.--President Wilson
arriving here Immediately after Christ
mas will be urged By liberal leaders
to define his attitude toward Russia.
Many officials regard the Russian
situation as one Of the mcst important
problems now confronting the world.
The belief is expressed that, inas-
much as the president probably will
publicly discuss freedom af the seas,
and the league of nations, he should
also. explicitly define another of his
fourteen principles, self determination
--and its application to Russia. Such
action on his part, it is believed GER
tainly will clarity the stpation.
Controversy Involving
The controversy regarding cont.aued
presence of allied forces In Russia 10
rapidly involving everyone in the en-
pire with any pretense Of political opin.
ion. 1t has been given fresh impetus
by rumors that the British govern
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
White Star Liner Baltic
Arrives Carrying Troops

! New York, Dec. 2l.-The White Star
liner Baltic arrived in port today wit
90 Officers and 1943 enlisted men They
are classified as follows:
Twenty-nine officers and 1910 men
of Winchester casual companies 1857,
1858, 1860, 1861, 1868 and 1864; six
casual officers and $50 men sick or
wounded; seven officers and 13 men of
medical detaehments; ID officers Of
quartermaster' $ corps; eight officers OF
air service, 30 officers Of chemical war.
fare service; one officer Of adjutant
generals department, one officer Of
medical corps. one officer infantry and
lone enlisted infantfyman.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-21
REPORT OF PLAN TO
SINK FLEET FALSE
Suggestions Regarding Dis
posaI OF German Fleet
Favorite Pasiinle
By Fred s. Fergusoa

Omitted Press staff correspondent)
Paris, Dec. 21.-The report that the
American commissioners had decided to
advocate sinking Of the surrendered
German fleet is "pure bunk" high
authority informed the United Press
today.
Submitting suggestions regarding the
German fleet or guessing how it will
be disposed of, arc among the fayorite
pastimes here at present. The same ap-
plies to disposition of the former kais-
er.
As matter Of fact nothing in re-
gard to either has been decided upon
yet A great number Of proposals have
been received, but they have not yet
been thoroughly discussed.
The American commissioners certain
ly have arrived at no decision regard
ing the shipping situation. Several an
giles are expected to be taken up to-
day, however, when Edwin Hurley met
representatives of Great Britain and
taly.