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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
Eastern Stars Celebrate Anniversary

Officials and members of the Abigail
chapter met in the Masonic Temple
Wednesday to celebrate the 23rd. ami
versary of the constitution of an o.
g. chapter in Owosso.
The Chapter was delightfully."- sur
prised by visit from the associate
Grand Matron. Mrs. Frances Bell
Watson who was enroute to Perry to
give school of instruction there in the
evening.
Mrs. Watson is considered one Of the
most brilliant women speakers in the
state and the chapter was most fortu.
nate to have this opportunity of hear.
ing this eloquent address. Her theme
was "On This My Day..
Addresses were made by various grand
officers Worthy Grand Matron Ger.
trude N. Parkhurst gave a school of in.
struction followed by pleasing and
profitable talk on Woman Suffrage and
service. She particularly emphasized
that the Order of Eastern Star is not
merely the largest Womens 8 social order
in existence but is rapidly becoming @
first in Community Service and charit,
doing the little tasks the great M asonic
fraternity has overlooked.
Mrs. Helen Balmer's humor and vii
occasioned much merriment and pleased
the audience. Mrs. Balmer has beer
an honorary member Of Abigail chapter
many years and is always welcom,
guest. Other remarks were we'll re
ceived.
An unusual and impressive feature O
the evening was the ceremony of tn,
Mystic Tie" which was presented b,
the officers under the direction of Sena
tor Byron Hicks.
The Mystic Tie is dramatic presen
tation of the Birth, Life, Crucifxiol
and Ascension of the Savior.
Following this Sen. Hicks presente,
the guest of Honor Mrs. Parkhurst
gorgeous basket of flowers In th
colors of the order. Mrs. Grac
Lefiiingwell at the piano, Mrs. Alic
Boyles and Rev. W. r. Blachfor,
furnished appropriate music for tn
evening.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NEWS

March 18 an accident case was re-
ceived. Mr.. Blockmiller of the Fields
Manufacturing Co., had the fingers of
his right hand cut off.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Will
son of Laingsburg, daughter.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Watts on Thursday.
Miss Priest, nurse of Saginaw, is or
night duty.
The ladies are beginning to bring
their gifts to the neighborhood hos
pital baskets.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Omer of Ban
mister, have returned to their home
The former was a patient.
Mrs. John Shotwell sent eight cans
of fruit.
Miss Barton, of Saginaw, is spe-
cial nurse.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26

The verdict of the jury in the Nav.
berry trial exonerates with others, Ne
R Walsh Of this city, from any censurs
for his active part in ele;ting Mr.. New
berry and even tho some of the good
men Of the state NAV suffer what seems
to rs severe sentences, very large
proportion of the people Of the state
are grateful to them for carrying on
the successful campaign that placed a
real American with some education and
knowledge of the customs and laws of
the country in the senate instead Of
Ford whom we believe is not a
fit man for the place and whose
campaign conduct and expenditure the
Governor of the State is asking an Ia
vestigation of and If he is guilty should
not escape prosecution because of the
friendship of officials many of whom
are from the south where election laws
are regarded about as much as were
Mr. Lansing and the other members of
the American Peace Commission at
Versailles by Mr. Wilson
People of this county had no complaint
as to Mr.. Walsh's activeties and never
believed h'm guilty of conspiracy or
any other offence against the law.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
COMMUNITY LOCALS OF FARM
BUREAU BEING ORGANIZED

Organization of community locals
in every community in the county,
was decided on by the executive COM
mittee of the Shiawassee County
Farm Bureau at its first meeting
held here Monday. The locals will be
subordinate to the county bureau.
The first meeting for the organi-
cation of these locals was held Mon
day at Durand. Tuesday at New
Lothrop, Thursday at Perry and Fri
day at Morrice. c. E. Dennison, sec
SIX
retary of the county bureau attended
the meetings and aided in the organ
ization.
1t was also decided to incorporate
the county bureau and the county
locals under the state law. A COM
mittee was named to take care of this
work.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
ATHLETES RECEIVE "O'S"

At mass meeting held at the high
school Friday members of the football
team of 1919 were presented with
their COS" by Coach Smith. Those
who received them were Captain Cop
pernall, Captain-elect d. Hurd, Blair
X. Hurd, Reckling, Mitchell, Rigley
Dingler, Melchers, Beattie, Rice, En-
sing, Hart, Barnard and Ruele.
Speeches on "spirit" were made by
Principal Tuck, Robert Linton, Will
liam Melchers, John Connolly, Cap
tain Coppernall and Coach Smith.
The coach expects to issue a call
for candidates for the base ball team
on April 8. There is much good ma
terial for the team available.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
NO. l

republicanism and representative gov
ernment as against monarchy and
empires. Thus the President, whose
attitude is thought here to be arbi-
trary and opinionated, clings to his
determination to have the covenant
just as he agreed to it, and the Re-
publicans of the Senate, who want
final peace so that reconstruction may
go on, but are not willing to sacrifice
America in order to do so, come to
disagreement and the treaty for the
second time fails.
Not single Republican Senator
voted to kill the Monroe Doctrine.
Twenty-Five Democrats voted to per-
form that un-American act.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
Birthday Surprise

Friday at the Baptist parsonage a
very delightful birthday surprise was
enjoyed by Mrs. H. A. Waite when a
large company of her friends came
in and helped her celebrate. A splen-
did supper was enjoyed. In the even
ing before the departure of the guests
Mrs. Waite was presented with a
beautiful jeweled brooch as a token
of the esteem of those present. All
departed wishing her many happy
birthdays in future years.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
DIVORCES GRANTED

Three DEGREES of divorce were
granted Monday afternoon by Judge
Collins. David Wilkinson of Durand
was freed from Frances Wilkinson,
who he charged deserted him several
years ago. Effie Hancock was given
a decree against Frank Hancock on
grounds of cruelty, and non-support,
Thressa Castle of Owosso won de-
cree from Samuel Castle on grounds
of cruelty. Both of the last named
couples live in Owosso.
Two DEGREES were granted quieting
titles to real estate.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
FAITHFUL MASONIC
SERVICE OF ]. b. f. CASTREE

Owosso Masons Monday night paid
honor to one who is pre-eminently
entitled by reason of service, to the
recognition given. 1t was the fif-
tieth anniversary of the entrance in
to the Masonic order of John B. E.
Castree, and an assembly of three
hundred gathered at the temple, where
they met and extended kind felicita-
tions and best wishes to that worthy
brother.
Geo. T. Camubell presented Past
Grand Master A. M. Hume, who paid
tribute to Mr.. Castree's Masonic life
and work. Mr.. Castree received his
Masonic degrees in Flint lodge on
March %, 1870, at the hand of George
H. Durand, afterwards grand mas
ter. He served the lodge, chapter and
council in that city as presiding Of
lficer, and removing to Owosso in
1894, became affiliated with the local
Masonic bodies. He later presided as
high priest of Owosso chapter R. A.
NJ, commander of the Commandery
Knights Templar, and patron of the
Eastern Star.
Chas. E. Rigley, following DR..
Hume, added his word of apprecia-
tion, and on behalf of the members Of
the fraternity, presented Mr.. Castree,
with bag of gold amounting to 1920.
Mr.. tCastree expressed his appreciation
of the friendship evidenced and told
an interesting story of his life and
some of the things that bound him to
Masonry. Coming from England,
where he was born in 1848, his father
died during the voyage. Fellow pas
sengers learned he was Mason, and
gave him a Masonic burial at sea, and
told the young lad they would help
him get started in this new country.
His work for the order has been one
of love, he said, and he has taken great
satisfaction in his fellowship with
the brethren.
A. D. Whipple, speaking for the
Eastern Star chapter, and E. F. CO.
nant, for the commandery, presented
in turn, a past patrons jewel and an
enlarged framed photograph of Mr..
Castree, the latter to be hung in the
parlors of the temple. Rev. w. R.
Blachford, rector of Christ Episcopal
church, testified to Mr.. Castree's at
tao hmert to the church, and the SER
vice he rendered as lay reader, thus
rounding out splendid life, and
bringing out the fact that Mr.. Castree
had~lived up to his professions and
had not attempted to make his lodge
his church, but had been faithful to
God and to man.
During the evening excellent mu-
sic was rendered, vocal solos by Miss
Newman and Walter Maliskey, Miss
Gregory presiding as accompanist
and j. 3. Mcintosh entertaining the
company with a player selection on
the piano. A boys orchestra furnish
ed several numbers. Sherbet and wa
fers were served, and a delightful
time was spent together socially. The
evening will long be remembered not
only by Mr.. Castree, but by the mem
bers of the fraternity as well. 1t was
a matter of regret Mrs. Castree was
unable to be present, because of in.
disposition.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
WILL ERECT BUSINESS
BLOCK IMMEDIATELY Y

Work on the new two story brick
business block to be built on south
Washington street, adjoining the Will
dermuth hotel on the north, by F. B.
Hoffman, will be started at once
according to o. NJ. Granum, of
the Crosby-G Granum Construction Co.
which has the contract.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26

Mrs T. E. Stebbins, North Washing
ton street, went to Ann Arbor Wednes.
day, to consult an eye specialist Mrs
Frank Wait. South Park street. accom-
panied her.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1920-03-26
Canvass of Votes Cast at Primary Election March %

Following certified of he of the vote in the primary
election Monday, March 22 in the city of
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-03

courses, and particularly study
courses in American citizenship.
These will be very helpful at this time,
when the people of the country are in
terested as never before in what has
come to be called AmerieanizetisHs ~
But l am most interested in the
plans for the establishment of county
libraries. What few of the people who
live in the open country and in villages
and small towns have access to any
adequate collection of books. In more
than two-thirds of all the counties in
the United States there is no library
with as many as five thousand vol
umes 1t is, however, just these people
of the small town, village and the open
country who have the most time for
general reading and who would use
good libraries to best advantage"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-03
MOVEMENT OF LIBRARY
ASSOCIATION APPROVED
"BOOks For -EleTybedy. Plan OF Amer
lean Library Association Approved
BY ClnxtOn.

Washington. D. c.. Mar. = Hearty
commentator of the Books for Ev-
erybodyl" movement of the American
Library Association in its enlarged
program is contained in a statement
by p. p. Claxton, Commissioner Of Ed
ucation, Department of the Interior,
The project of extending opportuni-
ties for public self-instruction by pro-
viding greater library facilities
Throughout the United States appeals
to Commissioner Claxton as one of the
most effective agencies to promote the
highest tyne of citizenship. He de-
clared that he was especially interest
ed in the establishment of the county
library system on far broader plane,
one of the main features CT the AS
sociations program.
The public library said Commits
sioner ClaXton, "is one of our most
effective agencies for public educa-
tion-possibly the most effective of
all for older boys and girls and for
tdult MEN and women. No people may
hone to become broadly educated and
cultured who do not read. Only when
good collections of the best books are
wfshin easy reach of al 1.-The people
may we nuro that most of them will
read as they should.
81 am delighted to know that the
plans of the association include the
preparation of reading and study
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-03

Three escheated estates of tories,
two from Fayette and one from Jeffer-
son county, formed the first financial
support of Pennsylvania College back
in 1888, when 1t was Pennsylvania
Seminary. Washington, Aaron Burr,
General Lafayette and John Jacob
Astor I. were among the first who
gave to its endowment.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-03
TO HELP MAKE OUT
INCOME TAX RETURNS

Additional deputy revenue collectors
will be stationed at the local Revenue
office in the Government building mex,
week to assist the people of Maysville
in making out their income tax re
turns.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-03
FAMOUS KENTUCKY AUTHORS
GRADUATES OF PENNSYLVANIA.

James Lane Allen, whose "Choir III
visible" and other books have been
read by hundreds of thousands OF
Americans, and John Fox, Jr., whose
Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come"
and Trail Of the Lonesome Pine" gave
the world true conception OF life in
the Kentucky mountains; both were
graduates of Pennsylvania College,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1920-03-03

Nathan Crockett left this mornln
'or Lexington after several days stay
with his brother, G. B. Croctett.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
FATHER OF MRS. WILLIAM
KENNEDY DIES AT CHATHAM

The death took place last night
of Henry Cook, we'll known farm
er of the River Road, Chatham
Township, at the Public General
Hospital. The late Mr.. Cook had
only been i'll for two days. He was
in his 10th year, and was a Ger
man by birth, but had lived in
Canada 68 years. He was a prom
inent Methodist. Besides his wife
he leaves two sons and three
daughters to mourn their loss. The
sons are Daniel. of Catham town
ship; and Alfred of Moosejaw,
Sask.; and the daughters are Mrs.
William Kennedy, of Yale, Mich,
Mrs. ills of Ridgetown; and Matil-
da, city. Two brothers. Chris, of
Ont, and John of Sell
kirk, Ont, and one sister Mrs.
Samuel Hatzberger of Vineland.
Ont, also survive The funeral
will take place on Sunday, Decem-
Der u, at p. NJ, from the family
residence to Arnold cemetery
where Rev. Mr.. Baines will offici-
ate. Chatham Banner.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
ST. CLAIR COUNTY'S
CENTENNIAL

DR.. Frank Bacon, E. H. D. Schu-
bert and Miss Nina Lamkin were
in Yale Monday evening between
trains and Miss Lamkin address
ed the audience gathered in the
NJ. E. church for the purpose of
hearing James Hamilton, for a
few moments, giving an outline
sketch of the celebration to be
held in Port Huron next summer
and explaining some of the var
ious features planned and how
the whole was to be put in organ
lied form. Miss Lamkin, Of the
Michigan State Community Coun-
Gil is in direct charge of the pag-
eantry. She has had large exper-
ienee and is considered an auth
ority on this work.
Miss Lamkin brought her mes
sage to the people in a concise,
clear, brief manner, showing that
she had her plan of work well in
mind and with the cooperation of
the people, our county centennial
is an assured success.
From time to time the Exposi-
tor will give it's readers the differ
ent plans and progress of the
work.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
SHIRLEY MASON THE
DAINTY is COMING

Watch out for Shirley Mason.
The dainty little Fox star is due
at the Princess Theatre Christ
mas Day in a story entitled "The
Little Wanderer," written for her
by Denison Cliff and directed by
Howard M. Mitchell-whose work
in this capacity with Miss Mason
has already proved so successful.
"The Little Wanderer" is the
story of a poor girl, the buffet of
i'll fortune who achieves happi-
ness only after she becomes a
runaway disguised as a boy and
has various experiences in the big
city which eliminate in the love
of rich mans true-hearted son.
1t is a character which fits fine
ly with the unique personality of
the charming young star. Her
leading man is Raymond Mckee.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
CHRISTMAS CAROL
SINGERS TO GO OUT

Port Huron, Dec. 15.-The voic-
es of 5000 young singers of st.
Clair county will be heard in the
old time Carols Christmas eve
when they will bring the seasons
message of love and good will to
friends and strangers throughout
the county. They are members of
the great chorus being organized
by H. d. Schubert, of the Michi-
gan Community Council Commits
sion, to sing during the Centen-
Innal week and have been practic-
ing the carols for several weeks.
In Port Huron 80 groups of car
oilers plan to meet at the munich
pal Christmas tree if the town de-
cides to have one. If not, they
will meet at some central point
and after singing a number of
carols they will so out through
the city, carrying their message of
peace and good will to high and
low. They will sing in all hos
pitfalls and public institutions
which are housed the sad and
homesick, and will try to cheer
the shut ins and bring them the
message of good cheer. A recep-
tion for the strangers in the city
is part of the program planned by
the county community board
which will endeavor to see that
no man or woman in Port Huron
is without friends and the CLEAN
of happiness that belongs to
Christmas.
The county community secre-
tary is also distributing bulletins
which offer programs, games and
short dramatic plays and dance
interludes which can be arranged
with little special practice or cos
tuning. These have been prepar-
ed by Miss Nina Lamkin and Miss
Edna Keith of the community
dramatics and recreation depart
ment of the Michigan Community
Council Commission and are for
the use of community secretaries
and those working through the
county community boards.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
ACCIDENT IS FATAL
TO ALEX. MONROE
Peck Farmer Is Crushed Under
Wheels of Train AT Fargo

Alexander Monroe, we'll known
farmer residing two miles west of
Peck died in the Port Huron City
hospital Sunday as a result of in
juries he received late Saturday
afternoon when he was run over
by Detroit, Bay City e. Western
train at Fargo.
Mr.. Munroe received word Sat-
urday that a relative residing at
Fargo was seriously i'll. He board
ed the train at Peck for Fargo.
Upon arriving at the latter station
he did not realize that he was at
his destination and stood on the
car steps talking to a friend. The
signal was given for the train to
start.
Monroe upon learning that the
train was pulling out from the
Fargo depot attempted to step off
backwards. He missed his footing
and rolled from the platform un-
der the wheels.
His right limb was practically
severed and he sustained other i'm
juries. Monroe was taken to Port
Huron Saturday night for an OPP
Grafton but failed to survive the
shock. He is survived by widow
and nine children. The remains
were taken to Falk's chapel and
were forwarded to the family
home near Peck.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear
husband and father r. L. Nichols
who passed away one year ago
today, the 18th day of December,
1919: -.
How we miss your smiling face,
But you left us to remember
None on earth can fill your place.
A happy home we once enjoyed,
How sweet the memory still,
But death has left a loneliness.
The world can never fill.
Do not ask us if we miss him,
Folks may think the wound is
healed,
But little do they know the sorrow
That lies within our hearts con-
cealed.
His loving wife and daughter.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
FORMER YALE BOY
Is HIGHLY HONORED

John A. Doelle, of Marquette, a
graduate of the U. of NJ. princi-
pal and superintendent of public
schools at Benton Harbor and
Houghton for 16 years and organ
izer of the first county agricultur-
al school in Michigan, has been
selected by alumnae of the M. A..
G. and other influential men in
upper and lower Michigan as a
candidate for place on the state
board of agriculture.
The northern section of the
state has been unrepresented for
many years and there is only Just
ness in the claim that it should
be represented and Mr., Doelle is
the efficient and right man for
the post. He is the peoples pop
ular choice and has the solid sup
port of the fifteen Upper Penin-
sula counties.
We are glad to give our bit of
testimony in favor of Mr.. Doelle.
John was Yale boy, fact of
which We are proud. He has come
up in the world, steady and prom
ising, until he stands now. a COM
manding figure in the state of
Michigan.
We do not know just where his
upward course will land him but
we can be sure that he will honor
any position to which he attains.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
TWENTY YEARS AGO
INTERESTING ITEMS FROM
THE FILES OF THE
EXPOSITOR IN 1900

The weather was cold again,
and the roads were solidly froz-
en-.
Agnes Russell and John Pat
tersou were married on December
10Th, 1900.
The Yale Roller Mill was over
whelmed with orders and running
day and night.
Extensive repairs were being
made in the new meat market of
Evans g. Knapp.
Jay Weymouth was spending
ten days in Detroit, Ann Arbor,
and other places.
l.. Roy Fuller issued a booklet
of Holiday Greetings, and he has
been doing the same each year.
& There. were 81 places where
liquors were sold i'm st. Clair,
county and three of these were in
Yale.
4Chas. Rounds purchased the lot
to the west of the new Presbyter-
ian church and was preparing to
build his house.
b There was hole in the ground
where the Paisley hotel now
stands, but it was the beginning
of the fine hotel to later become
the pride of the town.
The Yale expositor., 1920-12-16
AMENDMENT AUTHOR
SPEAKER ON MONDAY

James Hamilton, author of the
Public School Amendment which
was defeated at the recent election
spoke to a very large audience in
the Methodist Episcopal church
on Monday evening.
Mr.. Hamilton is making a tour
of the state in the interests and
furtherance Of the public school
amendment.
He is man, thoroughly in earn
est, sincere and honest in his be-
lief that the American public
school system is the foundation
stone of our democracy.
He stated his platform plainly,
with the foregoing fact solid
plank on which exists the future
safety of our government.
For an hour and half Mr..
Hamilton held his hearers with his
earnest appeal, giving and ex-
planning each reason. without Bit
terness but clearly and effectively.
He comes before his hearers
with principles on which he stands
four-square, ready to debate their
Iced with G;.y and all.
J not enlightened on this sub
ject of the public school amend
mentment before, the people who
heard James Hamilton on Monday
evening went away satisfied that
his earnest plea for Americanism
was very real indeed.