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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
EIGHT MILLIONS HERE
DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH

Washington, Nov.-In presenting a
report from the Committee on E6u-
cation~and Labor on the American
ization bill Senator Kenyon said there
were over 100000 in this country
over ten years of age who can neither
read, write, nor speak the English
language and at least 55 per cent. OF
them are native born.
The bill was reported by the Com
mittee following its investigation of
the steel strike in the course of which
the members personally visited parts
Of the Pittsburgh steel district.
Senator Kenyon said the spirits OF
darkness in this country that were
determined to overthrow the goven,
ment mistook the spirit and purpose
of America.
"America will not hesitate to deal
with them with an iron hand" sait
the Senator. america will not tole.
rate anarchy. But America must
awaken to the dangers and America
must not falter or equivocate. Ar
awakened nation of over 100000, ,00t
does not propose that few hundred
thousand anarchists and bolshevist.
shall overthrow this nation of hope
and this land of opportunity"
He believed Americanization would
help get rid of these impossible char
acters and help solve the problemi
of labor and capital.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
MASONIC DANCING PARTY

The first dancing party under the
auspices of Owosso Lodge No. 81, F.
and A. NJ, given Monday night at the
armory, was success that seems to
assure that the event will be made an
annual feature of the social activities
of the lodge.
Fischer's seven-piece orchestra of
Kalamazoo, furnished the music,
which was Of high standard of ex-
,scllence. The affair Syas pleasantly
informal. In two booths, punch and
waters were served under direction
of Mrs. E. F. Conant, assisted by Mrs.
B. L. Converse, Mrs. William Warden
and Mrs. w. G. Duffield.
The grand march was led by DR.. and
Mrs. F. H. Williams. While dancing
was enjoyed by a large portion OF
those in attendance, considerable
number played progressive Five Hun
dred, James Mcintosh won first prize
The armory had been beautifully
decorated in patriotic colors by the
Masons. The committee on arrange
ments consisted of Hume Martin, Fred
Randolph, Clarence Mccall, William
Eggleston and Henry Hahn, the lat.
ter the worshipful master of the lodge
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14

The outlook Is more than good for
Corunna to epj)y real, genuine boom
as the result of the sale of the Fox &
Mason plants to the Detroit Weather.
proof Body Co, manufacturers of win
ter tops for Ford cars. The need of
additional residences to accommodate
the employees of the concern is, how
ever. matter of much concern to the
peop e Of Coruuna as about every resi-.
dence is already occupied. We trust
the people Of our sister city may be able
to work out the problem satisfactory.
The board Of education of the o wosso
Union School District has employ ed
John Rossen of Grand Rapids, to make
an appraisal Of the school buildings of
The city preparatory to increasing the
amount of insurance carried. At pres
ent the board carries s50. COO insurance
on the'Central building and $4,000 on
each ofthe other buildings.
William Beachsm of Owossc, a re-
turned soldier, who saw hard service
overseas and was twice wounded, went
on trial Wednesday afternoon ON a
charge of statutory rape The com.
planning witness is Helen Thompson q.
14-vear old Owosso girl
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. wilhsr ireland.
N. Wa'er 81. Sunday, q son.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
CIRCUIT COURT

The November term of the circuit
court opened Monday morning. Two
criminal cases were taken up, the cal
-endar was arranged and two divorce
DEGREES granted.
Judge Collins announced that he
would be here only three weeks ana
for this reason many cases will have
to be put over the term. Judge Col
Inns will return to Howell at the end
of three weeks to complete his work
there.
Don M. Lyons of Flint pleaded
guilty to charge of violating the
prohibition law and was assessed
costs of $25. In addition he was plac-
ed on probation for six months.
Frank Marvin of Fairfield pleaded
not guilty to charge of assault with
intent to commit great bodily harm
less than the crime of murder.
1t was announced that the case of
Hugh A. Mcdonald against John 7.
McCurdy would be put over to the
April term of court. The appeal from
the probate court in the estate of Gus
tav Knoop, deceased, in which the
state of Michigan is the claimant, also
went over the term. The cases of
Orpha Chalker VS.. the Detroit, Grand
Haven and Milwaukee railway Co.,
and of Glenn Chalker against the same
company, have been settled, it was
announced.
The case of Oscar E. Driver and
Sheldon E. Driver against G. F. Nc
Annish, was dismissed by the court
1t was started over year ago and
nothing has been done in it. The case
of Ray Stinson VS.. Edward Mcdonald
was also dismissed, as was that Of Ira
T. Sayre against Libor Ach.
Mrs. Mabel Holman of Owosso, was
given decree of divorce against
Clinton Holman. She charged non-
support. Mrs. Hoffman was given the
custody of their year-old baby until
. he reaches the age Of IL. Holman Is
ordered to pay six dollars week ali.
mony for the support of the child.
Mrs. Jane Evans of Owosso was
given a decree against John Evans
She charged infidelity.
Mrs. Mildred Austin of Middlebury
was given decree of divorce from
CLAUDE Austin and Arthur Murder Of
Middlebury. was freed from Tillis
Murder.
There was no court Tuesday.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
ELKs HONOR SERVICE MEN

Members of Owosso lodge of Elks
who served their country during the
world war, were honored by the lodge
last night at a complimentary BAN
quet at the temple. About 300 Elks
from all parts of the county sat down
to one of the finest spreads ever serv-
ed by the lodge and did ample justice
to the tempting menu.
One table in the center of the ban
quet hall was reserved for the honored
guests, and they were loudly applaud
ed as they marched in. The entire
assemblage came to it's feet as Fiscn-
er's seven piece orchestra Of Kalama-
zoo, rendered the Star Spangled Ban
ner.
There were 80 members of the lodge
in the service, and of this number, one,
Sergt. Albert Dawson made the su-
preme sacrifice. A likeness Of the
martyred sergeant appeared on the
front cover of the program.
A. L. Nichols, past exalted ruler
officiated as POSTMASTER and introduc.
ed the speakers, Judge J. H. Collins
Major H. Steck an Elk and one OF
Pershing's regulars; Capt. Oscar Rey-
nolds, a member of the staff at the
embarkation port and Lieut.. A. L.
Arnold, who was aboard the transpor,
President Lincoln when that ship was
sunk.
Leslie H. Parker sang and was
heartily encored. Judge Collins wei.
coined the men back and paid them
tribute for their service. He then pre-
sented each with a gold case, on one
side of which is the Elks' emblem
and on the other their names and the
lodge number: as memento of their
service. During This address, Judge
Collins brought out the fact not gen.
orally known, that the Elss financed
the war work of the Salvation Army
Major Steck spoke entertainingly OF
his service in France and Germany
and Captain Oscar Reynolds gave
an interesting report of the embark
alton and debarxation of troops Liept
Lesion Arnold pleased win witty
stories.
The jury reported for duty Wednes
day morning and several sarmers were
excused from>service because they were
so busy. The following additional
jurors have been drawn: R A. Lord,
M Il. Knapp, Peter Davidson, Thomas
Callard and James Campbell, Owosso,
and Henry Geney, Grana Austin and
f. T. Worden, Corunna.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
OwOSsO HIGH CLAIMS

Showing the best offensive work
they have displayed this season,
Owosso, high school football team
Saturday afternoon defeated Bay City
Western high by a score of 27 to 0.
AS result of this victory over Bay
City, the local team is claiming the
championship of Saginaw Valley, de-
spite the fact that Owosso was de-
feated early in the season by Saginaw
Eastern high. Bay City Western has
defeated both Saginaw Eastern and
Arthur Hill high school, however, and
Owosso's victory over Bay City West
.ern gives Owosso logical claim to
the title. a
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
NAME TOWN IN HONOR
OF QUENTIN ROOSEVELT

When Mrs. Roosevelt, widow of
Theodore Roosevelt, learned that a
Pennsylvania town had been nam~,
in honor of her son, Lieutenant Quen-
tin Roosevelt, who lost his life in
France, she presented the village with
handsome silver cup. 1t now occu-
pies prominent place in the towns
high schol building which is the CEN
ter of the social activities of the COM
munity. Quentin was formerly
known as Bismarck, but with the dec
laration of war against Germany the
townspeople demanded change and
the postofFice department assented tc
teh request that it be known hereafter
as Quentin. l.. N !. y
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
PROMINENT PASTOR TO SPEAK
AT CHURCH OF CHRIST

Frederick w. Burnham, Of Cincin-
natl, Ohio, president of the United
Christian Missionary Society of the
Disciples Of Christ of America will
speak at the Church of Christ, corner
Of Oliver and Hickory streets Sunday,
November 10th, 1919. Mr.. Burnham
will speak at 10 a. M, $500 p. m. and
TOO p. m. Henderson, Easton and
other churches of this vicinity will
join in making it great rally. Come
early to get a seat. No one can al
ford to miss hearing him.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14

The report is current in Vernon tn t
the residence formerly owned by w. d.
Garrison has been sold to Flint con-
tractors and is to be torn down and re.
moved to Flint. This is one of the
land marks ~of Vernon's prosperous
days.
There Is a growing disposition in
many Michigan cities in the eastern
portion of the state to continue on east
ern time, an hour ahead of legal time.
The city commission has not as YET
reached decision as to what will be
the time for Owosso but indications are
that a majority of the people favor
eastern time.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
GEORGE CREEL'S FUNDS
WERE LEFT IN MIDDLE
Uncashed Checks Discovered on the
Floor Of His Office in Public In
formation Committee

Washington, Nov H., Maintained dur
ing the war as the dispenser of Off
cial thoughts and explanations of the
Administration at a time when crit
icisms of it were permitted to be
printed, the Committee on Public In
formation, headed by George Creel
and afterwards disbanded, is now
again notorious because, of chaos in
its accounts.
e. X. Ellsworth, an investigator,
who was appointed in August as Liq-
uidation Officer, has reported to the
Senate Appropriations Committee
that uncashed checks for many thous-
ands of dollars were filed away or
were thrown on the floor when the
Creel's bureau went out of business.
Grosvenor B. Clarkson, director Of the
Council of National Defense, has pre-
pared statement dealing with Ellis
worth's discoveries, in which Clark
son declares that $500, 900 of the Creel
Committee funds have been recovered
and that 100000 of an unexpended
balance has been turned into the
treasury. Ellsworth says:
"When the affairs of the commit
tee were transferred to the council,
there was still employed there E. H.
Hobbs, formerly disbursing clerk and
chief of the division of business man.
agement. Upon my demand Mr..
Hobbs turned over to me some SIC, 900
in checks, money orders, etc., which
had been received as reimbursements
by the Committee on Public Informa-
tion. All of these checks were dated
in February, March, April, May and
June of this year and had been per-
mitted to accumulate in a safe with
out any effort whatever for collection.
"He also turned over to me his
check for $48,881.54, the same being
balance in the Riggs Bank in this
city from the sale of pictures; checks
for $3,610.82, being balance of an -
count in the Union Trust Company
of receipts from the Division of Films
and $33,517.15, balance on account Of
the American Security and Trust
Company of funds received for sub
SCTtpJiOu lOT Tile OilCidl DulcJiIi. La
ter in going through the files l found
several thousand dollars worth of the
checks which had been turned into the
committee in connection with final
accounting of various persons to
whom tdvance of funds had been
made and which had been thrown In
various file cases without any effort
to realize on the checks. / also found
several thousand dollars worth of the
checks and negotiable papers in the
desk trays on the desk and on the
floor of his room. The amount re-
covered by me from all sources to
date totals 100000. In addition,
find money had been left in some
banks in Russia which were taken
over by the Bolsheviki. found $10,-
900 in the hands of an auctioneer in
New York, the result Of a sale OF
office furniture, because no one would
answer his letters"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Mackey of
Durand, leave this week to spend the
winter in TAMPA, Florida, where the
former has accepted a position in a
garage with Cecil Post, formery of
Owosso.
Judge Matthew Bush has returned
from a hunting trip tc the northern
part Of the state. He bagged the limit
of partridge. He found the weather
very poor for hunting, he says.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Shannon of this
city, and Mr.. and Mrs. d. D. Curtis Of
Garland, left Thursday for Lakeland
Florida. They are making the trip by
auto and will visit several places en-
route.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
SOLDIERS BANQUETTED
BY SHIAWASSEE
RED CROSS
Good Feast and Fine Address by
William Alden Smith Enjoyed by
Over Three Hundred Fifty
Veterans and Sailors.

Veterans and Sailors.
The Shiawassee County Red Cross
was host to about three hundred fifty
soldiers and sailors of the late war at q
banquet at the armorv Tuesday even
ing. A substantial spread had been
laid by the ladies of the Congregational.
Baptist, Episcopal, First M. e and St.
Paul's Catholic churches. The arrnory
was beautifully decorated and fins
music was rendered by Fischer's orches-
ira of Kalamazoo. The gallery was
filed by relatives and friends Of the
young veterans.
After the dinner program in charge
Of q. T. Campbell was carried out, Ex-
Senator William Alden Smith being the
principal speaker, and his address was
o fine effort, fully American and inspir-
ing. He spoke in glowing terms of the
services Of cur soldiers and sailors
abroad. and of the wonderful combined
effort Of all the people, He discussed
at length the peace treaty and Presi-
dent Wilson's course. giving an exposi-
tion of the features of giaring weak
ness In the League of Nations plan so
faulty in fact that their endorsement
by the senate. he said, would rob Amer
lea of her national independence and
deliver her over to the will of other
nations, helpless. and hopelessly invol-
we'd in the world political complications
that 1t had been the aim of the trainers
of our magnificent constitution to save
us from.
He did not blame President Wilson
for going abroad 'if he felt that be
could not entrust so precious mission
to any other of the no. OOO, 900 people
in America"
However, the speaker asserted that
the president had taken upon himself
abroad, greater burden than any
super.man could stand up under. had
not been satisfied to enrrust any Of the
less important details of international
negotiations affecting Americas inter
ests to his colleagues of the American
peace mission, and consequently had
brought upon himself physical collapse
as result. 34Eaat
Following Senator Smith. Byron p.
Hicks expressed appreciation of the peo-
pie of the county Of work by our own
men in the war, who had showed un.
flinching courage and magnificent
morale.
Major John H. Steck respond ID for
the boys appropriately, referring to the
loyal support given Co. H before the
war and of the record of the people
who had been at the top in all ways in
helping with the war.
w. A. Seegmiller, chairman of the
Red Cross Home Service organization.
told Of the work. made plea for more
funds at this time for Red Cross work
and made feeble attempt to defend
President Wilson's course in the treaty
negotiations.
Captain Seth @ Pulver, head of Pat
terson. Dawson Legion, told forcibly Of
the aims and purposes of this new
nationwide organization, its high
ideals and its value in maintaining 100
per cent Americanism, its unremitting
antagonism to radicalism and traitorous
Bolshevism. He urged all the boys to
become members of the post and aid in
its noble work.
Following the program dancing was
enjoyed until late hour.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
AMERICAN LEGION DAY
FITTINGLY CELEBRATED

Shiawassee county people joined
Tuesday in paying tribute to the for
mer service men whose achievements
made possible the great allied victory
over the Central powers in the world
war that come to close one years
ago and in celebrating the signing Of
the armistice that indicated Germany's
surrender
1t was American Legion day and all
business was suspended to observe
the occasion.
The parade formed at the armory
just before o'clock under the direc-
tion of Captain Oscar Reynolds, mar
shal of the day, and Major John
Steck, Lieuts. Charles F. Lahman,
L. F. Miner and Clarence Mccall, his
aides. Captain Reynolds marched at
the head of the procession, followed
by the Owosso City band. Then came
the ex-soldiers about 800 in number.
The sailors about 40 in number, were
greeted by hearty applause all along
the line of march. DR.. A. G. Cowles
martial band playing stirring music
led the gray haired veterans of the
Civil war who marched as proudly as
ever. The Owosso Salvation Army
corps followed and was given ap-
plause for the splendid work done by
the organization during the year.
Owosso Commandery, Knights Temp
lar presented fine appearance as did
the Eagles drill team in natty blue
and white uniforms.
With 200 Knights of Columbus In
line followed by the Uniform Rank of
Odd Fellows and Ann Arbor shop
men, the Boy Scouts brought up the
rear.
The float division of the parade was
fine, all of the displays being tasty
and original. The American Legion
was represented by a huge imitation
tank that attracted a great deal of
attention. Companions of the Ameri-
can Legion the auxiliary of that body,
followed after which come the beauti-
full float of Owosso No. 753 B. p. o.
E., attracting much attention. The
American Malleables' float showed a
soldiers ::pup tent" with guns stacked
outside. The Knights of Columbus
float was prototype of the ship San
ia Maria in which Columbus crossed
the Atlantic, also transport that was
true to its original. The Red Cross
was represented by committee of
ladies. E. F.. Hayward also had a
float in the form of troop trans
port, christened "U. s. Beatem." One
of the prettiest floats in the parade
was that of the Ann Arbor railroad
employees. 1t was bower of green
cry, decorated beautifully in the ma
tional colors while gold stars repre-
senting fallen heroes formed a border
around the float. A short poem, eul-
ogizing the dead, appeared on each
side of the float. The rear of the par
ade was brought by the hundreds of
school children carrying flags and
footing whistles and horns.
The parade moved from the arm
ory north on Water street to Oliver,
east to Washington, south to Com
stock, west to Water, north to Main,
west to West Owosso, counter mar
ched to Ball, thence north to the Bap-
tist church where Lieut.. Col. Guy M
Wilson of Flint delivered a patriotic
address.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
Hesse-Hurst

Miss Lsona Hesse. Oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Hesse of Benning'
ton. and Robert Hurst of Flint, were
morried at the Court st. NJ e. parson-
age. Flint. Tuesday noon by Rev Fl
@. Field. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Alexsn.
der attended them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
SOUTHERN ARCHDEACONRY
TO MEET IN OWOSSO

The fall meeting of the Southern
Archdeaconry of the Episcopal church
will be held at Christ Church, Owosso
Tuesday and Wednesday, November
18th and 10th.
PROGRAM
Tuesday Evening, Nov. IS, 1880 p. m
There will be a public mass meet
ing. Subject: "The Nation Wide
Campaign" Speakers-Rev. Pau
Faude, Rector of st. Joseph's Church
Detroit; Rev. DR.. Tatlock, Rector ot
st, Andrews Church, Ann Arbor; Mr.
F.lA .Aldrich, Flint; Rev. Virgil Boy
er, Rector of st. Paul's, Lansing.
Wednesday, November 19
1880 9. m.-Holy Communion, Cele
brant, The Rector.
Ga. M Business session. Roll call
Minutes. Report of the Archdeacon
Reports of Missionaries. Report o.
Treasurer. Election of Secretary
Treasurer, Two Representatives sor
Board of Managers, one Clergyman
and one Layman to serve as member!
of Executive Committee of the Arch
deaconry.
10 a. m.-Address by the Rev. Chas
T. Webb, "The Church School,"
. 10:30 a. m.-Rev. Amos Watkins
"The Message of the Church for Oul
Time"
IL a. m.--The Rev. John Munday
"Modern Misapprehensions of Nigh
ty Truths"
1880 a. m.-Rev. w. H. Poole, eth,
Call.of the New Day."
IL noon--Noon prayer.
1905 p. m.--Mr. G.. E. Luther
Business Methods in Church AT
fairs"
1 p. m.-Luncheon. ,o
2:15 p. m.-Mrs. Frederic B. Stew
ems, President of the Woman's Auxil
larry, will deliver public address OF
"The Growing Influence of Women a.
shown by the Work of the Genera
Convention"
Rev. w. R. Blachford, of Owosso, i
secretary of the organization.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
COOPERATIVE STORE
OPENS SATURDAY

The grocery store of the Owosso
Cooperative Co., the Ann Arbor rail-
road employees organization, will open
for business Saturday morning. The
store is located in the Dimmick build
ing on West Exchange street.
Glen Perkins, for seven years re-
ceiving teller at the Owosso Savings
bank, will be the manager of the store.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14
Porter--sexton.

Miss Meta Sexton and Arthur Porter
of Owosso township. were married
Thursday afternoon at the Baptist par,
sonage, Rev. H. A. Waite officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14

Suit for divorce has been started by
Fred Sturgis, an Ann Arbor engineer
of Owosso. against his wife Jennie,
charging cruelty. y..and infidelity.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-11-14

The fall meeting of the Southern
Archdeaconry of the Episcopal church
will be held at Christ Church, Owosso,
Tuesday and Wednesday, November
18th and 10th.
Gunnison news-champion., 1919-06-13
EARLY RESIDENT OF CRESTED
Butte DIES AT PUEBLO

Nancy J. Thompson was born at
Andrew, Jackson county, Iowa, Aug.
81, ls45, where she grew to woman
hood. married Geo. McWilliams Nov.
1st, 1866 and settled in Nugent, Linn
county. Iowa, where they lived until
1880, and where their six children
We're born. In 1880 they moved to
Riverton, Neb., and there Mr.. Nc
Williams met old friends and joining
the gold seekers came on to Colorado,
locating at Crested Butte. where his
family joined him in May 1888 and
where the family grew up. Mr.. Nc
Williams died Dec. /, 1898. Mrs. Nc
Williams was member of the Pres
byterian church all her life. For the
last ten years she has made her home
in Guunison where three of her child
ren. James L.. Chas. c. and Mary f.
Bates, reside. OF the others, Geo. A.
lives at Crested Butte. Samuel A. at
Somerset and Jennie L. in Denver.
Mrs. McWilliams had been in poor
health for some time and died in Pu-
eblo, June 10th. 1919. The funeral
was held at Mller's undertaking par
lors June 18th at p. m. Her many
friends will grieve TO hear of her
death.