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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

Aztec empire before the onslaught OF
Cortez and his Spanish soldiery, Gull
minating in bloody battle before the
great Aztec temple in the City OF
Mexico. While the guns of the Span
iards were destroying the last Of the
fanatical defenders of the temple. the
volcano, Mt. Popocatapetl, near the
city, burst into eruption. This liz
brought out wildly in the tremendous
fireworks spectacle.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
Resolution No. 50.

Resolved by the Commission Of the City of
Owosso. that whereas. a certain note given by
said City the Cit zens Savings bank in evil
dence OF loan OF that date TO said City to be
placed 20 the credit of the ". Hickory ST. Sewer
and there are not In said fund sufficient monies
TO pay the same
Now, therefore. the Mayor Is hereby author
lied and directed 20 execute and deliver TO said
citizens Savings Bank a not for Two Thou
sand Dollars g., 100, in partial renewal of
principal of SAID note 80 falling duD, and said
new note is dated the 10Th dag OF August, 1921
and to ecome ue add pa able tho 26th day OF
February, 1922. and to bear interest not &, eater
than six per cent per aDnum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made in
anticipation OF special s.essment taxes assess
ed against the various property owners oene-
fitted by said improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CiTY.COMMlSSIOH
OFFICIAL.

Owosso Mich, August %, 1921.
REGULAR meeting OF the Commission, Mayor
Wright presiding.
Members present-Rosevear, Stebbins and
Wright
The minutes OF the regular meeting OF Aug
10, 1921 were read and approved
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
ORDINANCES

On motion OF Commissioner Rosevear, the
following ordinance taken from thy table
Ayes, Rosevear. Stebbins and Wright.
On motion OF Commissioner Rosevear the
following ordinance was passed. Ayes, Rose
wear. Stebbins and Wright:
An ordinance to amend Section o: an ordin-
ance entitled AN ordinance TO provide for the
building construction and repair of sidewalks
In the City OF Owosso," passed and approved
April 8, 1918.
The City Of Owosso Ordains: =.
Section I. That Section four (D of an ordin-
ance entitled IAN ordinance to provide for the
building, construction and repair of sidewalks
S9i g. 1915 is hereby amended to read as fol
Section T. All sidewalks built or constructed
over an area excavated between the property
line and the curb line shall be supported by
II" beams, so-oalled. resting at both ends on
good, substantial walls built of brick or stone
OF proper thickness and weight to support the
same; but no area, excavation, wall or II"
beam shall extend within one foot OF the curb
line. Such beams shall be eight-inch steel II"
beams, eighteen pounds to the running foot, or
OF other siz5 OF equal sustaining power as spec
flied In Carnegie's catalogue pocket book. to
properly support load of two hundred (20O)
pounds to the square foot over an area OF not
over twenty feet in width shall be not more
than four (4) feet apart and shall be bolted to.
gether with iron rods not less than three quar-.
ters OF an inch in diameter with suitable and
sufficient heads and nuts to hold the same Sc
curely the said rods to be not more than six
feet apart, and at least two rods per beam
length. Brick arches shall be built between
said II" beams in proper form, and not less
than one ring cemented and grouted. All spaces
about and above such beam shall be filled
with sand so that the surface shall be level and
at least four inches above the top OF the arch
all such area construction to be done in such
manner that when the walk is laid IL will con-
form to the proper grade. The. Commission
may, by majority vote in each case permit
the construction OF a sidewalk over areas ex-
cavatec between the property line and curb In
such other manner and by such other method
than herein provided for supporting such walk
as will, in their judgment, be safe and substan-
tial and properly protect the interests and
rights OF the City.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect
twenty days after its passage and approval.
Passed and approved August %, 1921.
A. T. WRIGHT.
Attest:
b. X. LUCAS.
City Clerk.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
APPLICATIONS

THE application orc. A. Martin for q license
the City of Owosso, was presented, and on mo-
tion OF Commissioner Rosevear the application
was received sureties approved, and license
granted. Ayes, Rosevear. Stebbins and Wright.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
Resolved. by the Commission Of the City

OF Owosso. that whereas a certain note given
by said City to the Owosso Savings Bank in
evidence of loan that date to said City to
be placed to the credit OF the Glenwood Ave.
Sewer Fund, falls due on the Goth day OF August,
1921, and there are not in said fund sufficient
monies TO pay the same
Now, therefore, the Mayor is hereby author
lied and directed to execute and deliver to said
Owosso Savings Bank note for Eight Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($s50.00), in partial renewal OF
principal of said note so falling due, and said
new note is dated the Goth day of August 1921.
and to become due and payable the 10Th day of
February, 1922, and to bear interest not greater
than six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made in
q anticipation Of special assessment taxes assess
ed against the various property owners bene-
fitted by said Improvement. IN y. D., ,,v- 80
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

Did you know that the Michigan
Stale Fair took rank last year as the
best fair in all America? 1t will be
better still in It's next show in De
troh, Sept. Eli.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

Dazzling and awe-inspiring fire.
works spectacIes will feature each
might Of the Michigan State Fairs ex-,
position in Detroit from Sept. to IL.
-sAis0se is a scene from "Montezuma",
"a mammoth spectacle which will be
put on the last seven nights of the
TAR by the Thearle-Duffield Co., of
chicago, pyrotechnical specialists.
-Montezuma" shows the fall of the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

the pick Of talent entered for special
purses offered for speed records and
distance races.
In dirt track circles the Michigan
State Fair mile track is recognized as
one of the best in the country and
drivers of the fastest cars are anxious
to try out their mounts in the effort
to set new marks there. They will
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

The following resolution was presented
read TO the Commission. and on motion OF Com.
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes,
R0sevear, Stebbins and Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

The following Resolution presented and
Mr.. Rosevear moved the adoption OF the reso.
luton which motion prevailed; ayes, Rosevear,
Stebbins and Wright:
Aug. %. 1921
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, 1921-08-26
The following resolution was presented

read to the Commission. and on motion OF Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes,
Rosevear, Stebbns and Wright:
Resolution No. 81.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
The following resolution was presented

The following resolution was presented
read to the Commission and on motion of Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes.
Rosevear. Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. SO
Resolved. by the Commission Of the City
OF Owosso, that whereas, a certain note given
by said City to the Owosso Savings Bank in
evidence OF loan OF that date to said City to be
placed to the credit Of the Hickory ST. Curb
Fund. falls due on the 10Th day of August, 1921,
and there are not in said fund SUFFICIENT monies
to pay the same.
Now. therefore, the Mayor il hereby author
lied and directed to execute and deliver to said
Owosso Savings Bank a note for Three Hundred
Fifty Dollars 1880 00), in partial renewal OF
principal OF said note so falling due. and said
new note is dated the goth day Of August 1921.
and to become due and payable the goth day OF
February. 1927, and to bear interest at a rate
not greater than six per cent per annum.
Said renewal note is declared to be made 10
anticipation OF sp' cial assessment taxes assess
ed against the various property owners bene-
fitted by said Improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
The following resolution was presented

The following resolution was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion OF Con-.
missioner RoSevear same was adopted; ayes.
Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright.
Resolution No 81.
Resolved. by the Commission of the City
OF Owosso, that whereas, a certain note given
by said City TO the state Savings Bank In evil
dence OF loan OF that date to said City to be
placed to the credit of the Corunna Ave. Sewer
Connection Fund, tails due on the END day of
August 1921, and there are not in said fund
sufficient monies to pay the same.
Now. therefore, the Mayor is hereby author
lied and directed to execute and deliver to said
State Savings Bank note for Four Hundred
Twenty five Dollars GAPS 00) in partial renewal
OF principal OF said no so falling due, and said
new note is dated the 22nd day of August, 1921
and to become due and payable the 22nd day Of
February. 1922, and to bear interest not g eater
than six per cent per annum
Said renewal note Is declared to be made in
anticipation OF special assessment taxes assess
ed against the various property owners bene.
fitted by said Improvement
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

The following Resolution presented and
read to the Commission and n motion of Com
missioner KoSevear same was adopted ayes,
Rosevear, Stebbins and Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

The following resolution was presented
read to the Commission, and on motion OF Com.
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes,
Rosevear Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. s.;
Whereas, the City Clerk has. pursuant to
resolution passed by the Commission OF the
City OF Owosso on the list day OF August 1921,
given notice according to the provisions OF the
city charter. OF the intention OF the Commission
to construct a sanitary sewer on West Main
Street from Brooks Street to Chestnut Street,
and that the plans. specifications and estimates
therefor, together with the special assessment
roll for the amount OF the costahereof to be
assessed against the property and owners bepe-
fitted thereby, are on file in the ONCE OF the
said City Clerk, and that the Commission would
meet at the Office Of the said City Clerk on the
22nd day Of August, 1921, at 7:S0 p. M, OF said
be offered to the said Improvement, and TO re
view the said special assessment roll at which
time and place opportunity would be given all
persons interested to be heard relative 10 the
said Improvement and assessment: and the
Commission did meet at the time and place
aforesaid, and did give all persons interested
an opportunito to be heard, and did review said
roll. and no objecti rs we're offered TO the said
Improvement or to said roll;
Resolved by the Commission OF the City
OF Owesso. that said improvement be made,
and that n sanitary sewer he laid and con-
structed on West Main st. from Brooks st. to
Chestnut St at an estimated cost OF Eleven
hundred ninety-on and 74-10O dollars (I1pl Ts),
including the cost OF surveys, plans. specihca-
lions, estima' es, superintendent, advertising
and construction. and that Nine hundred nine
ty-three and 2-ioo dollars 1898 lg), said sum be-
Ing hve.Sixths of the entire cost OF said improve
ment, be paid by special assessment against the
lots Dnd parcels of land benefited thereby and
constituting the special assessment district Tor
said improvement, and that the balnn' @ OF the
said cost be paid out OF the General Sewer Fund
of the City OF OwOsso.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26

The following resolution was presented and
read to the Commission, and on motion of Com
missioner Rosevear same was adopted; ayes,
Rosevear Stebbins and Wright:
Resolution No. 81.
Resolved, by the Commission of the City
OF Owosso, that whereas. certain note given
by said City to the itiZenS' Savings Bank in
evidence of loan of that date to said City to be
placed to the credit OF the Hickory St. Curb
Fund. falls due on the 2lst day OF August, 1921,
and there are not in said fund sufficient monies
to pay the same.
Now, therefore, the Mayor is hereby author.
ICED and directed I'd execute and deliver to said
Citizens Savings Bank o note for One Hundred
Dollars (Sl0O00 In partial renewal Of principal
OF said note so falling due, and said new note Is
dated the 2ist day ri August, 1921, and to be-
come due and payable the 2Ist day OF February.
1922, and to bear interest not greater than six
per cent per annum.
Said renewal note Is declared to be made In
anti cipation OF special assessment taxes ASSESS
ed against the various property owners bene-
fitted by said improvement.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
The following resolution was presented

rcaa To the Commission, and on motion OF Com
missioner Rosevear SANE was adopted. Ayes,
Rosevs ar, Stebbins and Wright:
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-08-26
Resolved. by the minis sion Of the City

Resolution No. 80
Resolved. by the commission Of the City
OF Owosso. that whereas, a certain note given
by said CITY TO the State savings Bank In evil
dence OF "a loan OF that date To said City to be
placed TO the credit OF the Sidewalk Fund. falls
due on the END day of August. 1921, and there
are not in said fund sufficient monies to pay tho
same
Now, therefore, the Mayor is hereby auth or
lied ana directed to execute and deliver TO said
Stat Savings Bank a note for Five Hundred
Dollars (f50d.00), In partial renewal OF principal
dated the 2snd day of August, 1924, and to be-
come due and payable the = nd day OF February,
1922, and to bear interest not greater than six
per cent per unnum.
said r newal note Is declared to be made in
anticipation Of special assessment taxes assess
ed against the various property own,rs bene-
fitted oy SAID la. provement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Arthur Bolton has a new pair of
horses.
Prof. F, L. Duley preached in Proctor,
VT, Sunday.
DIR. A. L. Newton was out of town
several days last week
Henry Mason is in Boston for further
treatment with radium.
Kenneth Neville of Lowell is visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Frank Maynard
Miss Esther Moody visited Miss .TuIia
Hersperger in Washington, D. c., for in
auguration week.
The Woman's Relief CORPS met with
Mrs. +. NJ. Lazelle last Friday after
noon for its regular meeting.
Miss Nellie Campbell returned to her
teaching in Springfield Sunday, after a
Annie Campbell.
Miss Beatrice Estabrook is home from
Springfield for a few days. For several
months she has been night nurse at
Chaplin Memorial hospital.
Kenneth Neville of Lowell. Robert
Graham of New York and Miss Eva
Graham of East Mortified spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. III. A
Brown in Vernon.
Francis Woodland has been in i'll
Woodland. and wife are here, and Roy is
taking his fathers position at North
field seminary.
The officers and teachers of the Sun
day school of the Congregational church
were entertained at The Mortified
Tuesday evening for supper. DR.. j. f.
Harrison later reviewed the Sunday
school lessons for the coming month
Mrs. Floyd Fairbanks of Brattleboro
and her two daughters were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Bolton Friday.
Mrs Fairbanks. who formerly was Flor
ence Merrifield, was, a class mate of
Mrs Bolton at Northfeld seminary
Mrs. n. P. Wood, secretary of the
Eastern Star chapter, received news on
Friday of the death of Miss Mabel Al
len. Who died Thursday at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Dora Allen of Feeding
Hills. Miss Allen was about 26 years
Old and had been an invalid several
months from the results of influenza
last year. She leaves, besides her
mother. her brother, Homer Alien of
Teedine Hills. The family lived inl Eest
NaftLfeid many years.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09
BRO0KIINE.

Some of the farmers nave begun sug-
airing. Mr.. Lawrence has made some
syrup. y
oscar Lawrence has returned to Mont
pellerr, after spending several days with
his father
Mr.. Carr has returned to his work
as fireman at GOodnow's mill after be-
ing detained at his home a week on ac-
count OF sickness in his family.
William Z. Bailey, -, of Winchester.
y. H., died March 3 in the home of his
sister, Mrs. Frank Potvine, in this place.
Mr.. Bailey was born in Townshend. a
son of Samuel II. and Augusta E.
Bailey. and was the oldest of seven
children. He died very suddenly of
heart disease and his death was the
first break in a family of seven chill
dren. He leaves his wife and four
children. One son, Corporal Harry f.
Bailey, was killed in battle over seas
Oct. 9. 1918 Mrs. Bailey, two sons, one
brother and one sister attended the
funeral. The other brothers and sister
were unable to attend The funeral was
held at the home of his sister. where
he had been since last October The
burial took place in the Brookline Gem
etery. Rev. f. NJ Wiswall of Newfane
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09
LOWELL & TELLER
10 MAIN STREET
SATISFACTORY SERVICE
WESTMINSTER.
CEMENT CONSTRUCTION
CERTIFIES SAFETY

Little Carl Bah, who has been i'll, is
now better.
The local Bible class meets this after
noon with Mrs. Bond.
Miss Carrie Warren of Brattleboro is
spending a few days at w s. Fenn's.
Mr. Rollins has sold his farm. known
as the jim Miller place, to a Polish fam
lily.
Wednesday evening, March 0. there
will be a public card party in Grange
hail.
L. G. Converse slipped on the ice re-
Gently and strained the ligaments in his
shoulder.
Miss Almira Burwell has returned to
her home here. Miss Burwell spent the
first two months of the winter in Taun-
ton, Mass, and recently was with friends
in Manchester Center.
The Christian Endeavor meeting Sun
day night was led by Mrs Atkinson
II was voted to have a concert by the
Mount Iiermon glee club, followed by a
sugar eat, Monday evening, March IL
". ). Fem went to Montpelier Thurs
day to attend the final hearing of the
bill pertaining to testing COWS for tu-
bercuioSlS. Mr.. Fem. Mr. Pierce and
Mr.. Lowell all went to become better in
formed concerning the bill. One physi-
clan said that he believes there is no
NoAiAtGtNtoil DttNttl the ulSeaSt is I0QnO
among cows and that from which people
suffer. DIR. Stone of Burlington univers-
ity stated that if 100000 were appro-
priated annually to use in testing cows.
no ultimate success would be gained
during his lifetime or that of his col
leagues.
There was a very interesting and in
Structive Grange meeting Friday even
ing. The general topic was, How may
we cooperate to improve our com
munlty in regard to health conditions.
social life, beautifying surroundings. and
financial matters? Each point was ably
treated in paper: by the following
Health, Mrs. l.. G.. Converse; society.
Miss Viola Fenton; beauties. Mrs. Lynn
Fullam; and finances, Winthrop Bent.
The open discussion which followed was
spirited and beneficial. Many remarks
were made applying the ideas suggested
to local conditions Singing BY the
| Grange quartet was another ENJOYABLE
feature of the meeting.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

Walter u. Kipp of Newport has been
reappointed commander of the Vermont
battalion of the United States naval re-
serve force The organization of the
State Of Vermont into seven naval re-
serve divisions was made as of Jan. !.
1921, but was not officially announced
until Feb. 26. Copies of the order maxi
ing Lieut.. kipp commander of the Green
Mountain organization were received
Monday. The Vermont Naval Reserve
battalion with its seven divisions. CON
Sists of 401 officers and enlisted men,
over all OF whom Lieut.. kipp will exer-
else the authority of a battalion com
mander
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09
HINSnAIE- n Ill.

\ special motion picture, featuring
Will Rogers in Almost Husband viii be
shown at the Monitor theatre Thursday
evening, March 10. under the auspices of
the senior class of the local high school.
There will be two shows, Z and $50
o'clock The proceeds are for the Wash
ington trip, which the class will take soon.
1t is hoped a large number will be present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

Ex-Governor T.. G.. Smith of st. Al
bans has been nominated for mayor of
that city.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09
Strange Experience.

A Topeka woman says the worst
sensation is that feeling of growing
old" when one is asked to chaparony a
party of young folks" when there are
several in the party older than the
3ss-Kansas CITY f..
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

veteran of the World war bv the
name of Wilmer Noles appeared in New
port municipal court Monday charged
with having forged two checks, one for
$40. the other for $50. He was placed
under bail of $500 on each count and
being unable to furnish it was remanded
to jail to await trial in the present term
of Orleans county court.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

The ninth annual meeting of the Yer
mont society of engineers is being held
today at Burlington.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

The Granite City Amusement COM
pany OF Barre will open its new theatre
IN that city March II. The house seats
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

DIR. Guy Potter Benton of New York.
former president of the University of
Vermont, was elected president of the
University of the Philippines yesterday.
at a salary of $4,000 annually. with an
allowance of 81. 800 additional for house
rent. DIR. Benton signed n contract for
one year, with the privilege of renew
ing it for nine years additional. He ar
rived in the Philippines six months ago
in the capacity of educational conSultant
for the Philippine district of the United
States army
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

WANTED-Local agents within loo
miles of Boston where not now repre-
scented to send us descriptions of farms
for sale and to show same to our custom
ers upon a commission basis. Must own
auto and furnish references. We made
move sales the past season than in any
other single year in the history of our
business. Send for application blank.
The territory in and about Brattleboro
is now open. p. f. Leland Farm Agency,
Established 1892, Old South Bldg, Bos-
ton Q. Mass. S-19%
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Fordl chas-
sis. Just the thing for some farmer to
convert into a truck. Thoroughly over
hauled. The Custom Laundry, Phone
ODD or 1911. Lift
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

Royal r. Fassett. who had been in the
Soldiers home at Bennington. since
July 20. 1920. died there Saturday, aged
a Years. He enlisted from Lunenburg
in Company VI, 18th Vermont. March
p, 1854, was transferred to the veteran
reserve corps Feb. 81, 1860, and was
mustered out Sept. >, 1860.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

Timothy Tohey, a baker of Benning-
ton, was arrested Friday after a miscel-
laneous assortment of booze had been
found in his establishment.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1921-03-09

FOR SALE - At Riverscnd Farm.
BrattleborO, Vt, one thoroughbred
Guernsey bull. years old, I Jersey
bull, l year old; also > Guernsey heifer
calves and l Guernsey bull calf. +. r.
Lynch I'll