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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1921-09-03

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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
WOOL WAREHOUSE FOR
FARM BUREAU MEMBERS

1t is announced by the county
farm bureau that arrangements
have been made with the Isabel Bean
Co. Of this city, for warehouse space
in the local elevator, for the purpose
of receiving wool from farm bureau
members.
Starting out as the most economi-
cal manner in which to pool wool,
the 1921 plan has aroused general
interest. Farmers are to see their
wool graded. Specialists will explain
the. process and Michigan Agricult-
ural College men will present some
new ideas. Merchants are interes-
ed and are doing their bit toward
making wool pool day one Of in
terest to both town and country.
Local grading houses announced
to date by the farm bureau are at
Lapeer, Inlay City, Holly, South
Owosso, Perry, Vernon and Lansing.
Wool growers recommendation will
be considered seriously, says the
wool department.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
A CENTRAL STATISTICAL
BUREAU

AS one means of bringing greater
efficiency into the work Of the Gov
ernment, officials are contemplating
the abolishment of the Census Bur-
eau, and the consolidation of its work
with other bureaus dealing with sta
tistics into a single Bureau Of Sta
tistics. At present it is said there is
much duplication of work of that na-
ture, and the data is scattered
through the various departments. 1t
is planned to centralize the Census
Bureau, the statistical work of the
Interstate Commerce Commission, the
customs service, Federal Trade Com
mission, and the Department of Ag-
riculture, as well as other divisions of
the Federal service that compile fig
ures. The new Bureau Of Statistics
would probably come under the De-
partment Of Commerce, as most of
it's work would have a bearing on the
country's trade.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
CLOSE COORDINATION

1t is announced by Attorney Cen
eral Daugherty that the policy of the
Government with respect to so-called
political prisoners will be referred to
Congress for determination. The
executive department has attempted
to map out no general course Of ac-
ton, it being understood that the
Judiciary Committee of the Senate
would draft legislation dealing with
the problem. Senator Thomas Ster-
ling of South Dakota, member of
the committee, has ben in conference
with the Attorney General regarding
the matter. How different is this
close coordination between the exec
utive and legislative branches of the
Government from the aloofness that
prevailed during the former admin
istration. Congress then did the
bidding of the autocrat in the White
House, but now the tendency is pre-
cisely in the opposite direction.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15

Mrs. Mary Ella Southland, wife of
Morris w. Southard, died at the FAM
lily home on North Ball street Mon
day, after having been in poor health
for the past two months. Four weeks
ago, she went to Detroit for an op.
Grafton in hope of relief, and was
brought home two weeks ago.
The funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the home, Rev. Walter B. Denny Of
ficiating.
Mrs. Southard was born in Len
awee county, Sc years ago, and grew
to wonmanhood there, later living in
Adrian. She was married in Adrian
to DR.. Fred Essig, of this city, and
they resided in Lenawee county until
% years ago when they went to Den
yer because of his failing health. DR..
Essig died there a year later and the
remains were brought here for burial.
In 1903 the deceased was married
to Mr.. Southard and had resided here
since.
Mrs. Southland was a member of
the Congregational church and before
i'll health overlook her, she was very
active in church work. She was a
deaconess at the time of her death
and formerly served as president of
the Woman's league. She was also
active in the Woman's club and dur
ing the war she was one of the lead
ers in the Red Cross work.
Mrs. Southard was woman of
beautiful character, and was below
ed by host of friends who deeply
mourn her passing, and extend their
sympathy to the bereaved family.
Surviving are Mr.. Southard and
one son, Benjamin Essig, Of Den
yer. He, with his family have been
here for several weeks.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
WASHINGTON LETTER.
DEPARTMENTAL PICKINCS
FARMER RELIEF

Washington, April 12.-(Special
correspondence)-Secret of Agri-
culture Wallace declares that the pre-
dicament in which the farmers of the
country now find themselves is more
serious than the situation they were
in at the close of the Civil War. He
says that unless the disparity in
prices received by the farmer for his
products and those which he pays for
his machinery and supplies is re-
moved there is likely to be such a
shortage in food production that the
United States will have to import
foodstuffs on large scale. Mr.. Wal
lace insisted that urban as we'll as
rural communities must be made
aware of the situation so that all may
cooperate in meeting the crisis. Par
tial relief for the farmers was denied
by the former President when he We
toed the emergency tariff bill passed
by the Republicans of the last Con-
gress. The repassage of that meas
ure, and it's signature by President
Harding, will be among the first ac-
complishments of the special session
that convened on April 18th. There
is not doubt that Mr. Harding and
his advisers, and Republican leaders
in both Houses of Congress, will do
everything in their power for the re-
lief of the agricultural interests.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
ORDAINED AS MINISTER

The ordination of j. Reuben Stew
ems, of Hart, Mich, was carried out
April at the First Baptist church
this city of which the candidate was
a member. A representative gather
ing made up of the Baptist churches
of Shiawassee association were re-
solved into council of ordination,
Rev. w. T. Woodhouse, of Corunna,
was elected Moderator and Rev.
George Woolcock, of Ovid, clerk.
Following the organization of the
Council Mr.. Stevens gave Christian
experience, call to the ministry and
his views of Christian doctrine. Rare
ly will a finer paper of experience
and doctrine be heard in a Baptist
council than the one read by Mr..
Stevens. BY unanimous action of
the Council it was voted to go for
ward in the ordination of the candi-
date.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15

ish opinion, who has been making
lecture tour in the United States,
makes the same declaration; the
Italian government has let it be
known that it fully intends to meet
its obligations, only asking that pri-
vileges extended to other debtor ma
tions be accorded to Italy also; and
now comes M. Viviani to our shores,
his first words being a reputation
OF the suggestion that France intends
to dodge her debt to the United
States, and an unequivocal state
ment that she will pay.
mo civilization can survive re-
pudiation," pointedly declared Pres
ident Harding in his inaugural ad-
dress. Those five words set forth
better than volumes could have done
the views held by the American Exc
cutive on European indebtedness to
the United States. Their meaning
was not lost on foreign ministries,
and the change Of front they have
brought about in discussions of in
ternational finance has been marked.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
EUROPE BUCKINC UP

AS the nations of Europe inform
themselves Of the policies directing
the Harding administration they are
becoming more convinced that moth
ing is to be gained by suggestions to
the United States that the allied debt
of $11 900, 900, 900 to this country be
cancelled. 1t was only few months
ago that Great Britain made official
overtures to the Democratic Secre-
tary of the Treasury looking to the
wiping out of her obligations. She
had been led to believe that the in
ternational idealism of the former
President would find expression in the
transfer of that debt burden from
the shoulders Of Europeans to the
backs of Americans, as one of the
supreme sacrifices" that America
should make for the benefit of the
Old World. Since then prominent
citizens of England and France have
seen fit to harangue their country
men through the press, telling then
that it was Americas duty to cance
the obligations as part of her contri
button to the war.
But of late there has been a change
in tone. It has been publicly asserted
in the British House of Common,
that Great Britain intended to NEE
her share Of the debt; Sir Phillil
Gibbs, prominent exponent Of Brit
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
CoRUNNA BOOSTER BANQUET
A SUCCESS.

Climaxing a campaign of nearly
a years duration, begun by the
Woman's Civic lague to raise funds
for the installation of boulevard
lights ON Shiawassee street, from the
bridge to Mcneil street, the booster
banquet of the Corunna Improvement
association Friday night, saw nearly
$500 pledged within a few minutes,
tainty.
The event held at the casino, was
one of the biggest and most satisfac-
tory in the history of the city.
Mayor-elect John Y. Martin pre-
sided most gracefully as toastmaster
making the lights an absolute GER
and told his hearers of his ideals for
Corunna. He declared that he want
ed to see Corunna a town in which
the grass grew just a bit greener,
where the sun shone brighter than
anywhere else and where the streets
are more attractive than those of any
other town.
The Rev. w. F. Jerome, rector Of
Christ Episcopal church in Owosso
was the out-of-town speaker, and his
address won him a warm spot in the
hearts of Corunna people. His ad-
dress was built around three principal
thoughts which were, get together,
pull together and stay together. He
showed how little is accomplished by
simply getting together if no pulling
together is done, and how even when
this is done, it is necessary to stay
together. He illustrated his points by
reciting the accomplishments of Am
erica in the world war, things that
he, as Y. M. C. A. worker overseas,
had opportunity to see.
Roy C. Bailey, former county road
commissioner, spoke of the paving
Corunna is to do, in conjunction with
the state. He emphasized the fact
that Cofunna people can continue to
demonstrate their community spirit
and desire to boost Corunna's inter-
ests by voting yes at the special cleo
ton to be held soon for the purpose
of voting on the bond issue that will
be necessary, to do the work.
Judge Joseph H. Collins, talking on
the community spirit, lauded Corunna
as a town in which to live and ex-
pressed 9 desire that she have the i'm
provements that other cities have.
He then took up the matter of rails
ing money for the boulevard lights.
He stated that the Civic league had
already raised $3.50, but that it
would take approximately $4,000 to
finance the improvement.
The response was just what was
expected, everyone was ready to help
the project along, and in few min
utes, $2414 had been pledged, to be
paid within a month.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
C. OF C. Banquet Program.

The annual banquet given by the
Owosso Chamber of Commerce will be
held in the armory, Wednesday even.
ing of next week, April Goth.
The committee is glad to announce
as principal speaker. DR.. Alfred W..
Wishsrt. of Grand Rapids, whose sub
ject will be, "The Spirit of Modern
Times" DR.. Wishart has wide repu-
tation not only as an orator of high de-
gree, but as thoughtful student of
world conditions. and speaks helpfully
on matters in which everyone is Wit.
ally interested at the present time.
An innovation will be msds in the
program, in that capable leader of com.
munity sidging, A. A. Vogelsang.
also Of Grand Rapids, has been secured
to have charge of that feature.
The High School Orchestra under the
leadership of Miss Neuman. will play
several selections while the banquet is
being served.
President Conn will preside at the
opening. and the toastmaster of the
evening, Seth @. Pulver, who will have
charge of the program.
Fred w. Smith, chairman of the
banquet committee, states that arrange.
rapgements have been made to seat 400
persons at the table. Tickets will be
sold at one dollar each, and each ticket
will bear q coupon which will allow a
lady to seat in the gallery, to enjoy
the program
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
Rainey-Bailey

Clyde R. Rainey, of this city, and
Miss. Mabel C. Bailey, of Owosso
township, were united in marriage
April 9Th, at four p. m. at the Bap-
tist parsonage, Rev. H. A. Waite Off
ciating. They were attended by Frank
s. Bailey, brother of the bride, and
Miss Bernice Green, of this city.
Mrs. James Burton, So, died at her
home, 1888 Clyde street Friday of
goiter. The funeral was held Mon
day morning at the chapel of Jen-
nings & Son, Captain Clifford of the
Salvation Army officiating. The de-
: ceased is survived by her husband
and three children.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
DON'T PLoW INTO THE ROAD

County Road Engineer Med Donald,
this morning called attention of farm
ers in the county, particularly where
there are no fences along the road, to
the law prohibiting plowing outside
the farm line. Mr.. Mcdonald de-
clared that the farmers are particu-
larly urged not to plow any farther
into the road than two rods from the
center line of the road. The reason
for this is that when the ground is
plowed any closer to the ditch than
that, the bitches are apt to be filled
up.
He also declared that where farm
ers do plow out beyond their line
and plow at right angles to the road
they should not turn around in the
road with their teams and plows as
it digs up the road and fills in the
bitches.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
THE PROPER RATIO

A letter mailed in October, 1916,
at Blanchard, La, was delivered at
Shreveport, La, March 29th, indicat-
ing that the effect of change to the
Republican Administration is making
itself felt as far south as the sugar.
cane State. That letter was in the
custody of the Burleson regime for
four years and four months, and it
required three weeks for the new
Administration to trace it and check
it's meanderings. The ratio of three
weeks under Republicanism to more
than four years under Democracy is
about the proper one in comparing
the efficiency of the two parties. In
cidentally, Shreveport has been re-
stored to the map.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
MUCK SOIL STUDIES
TO OPEN NEW LAND
Vast Areas in State Have Never Been
Classified or Investigated-In-
creased Valuation Seen
by M. A. c.

East Lansing, April 14.-System-
attic investigation and classification
of vast areas Of Michigan muck land
will be carried out in the state in the
near future, according to a program
announced by DR.. M. M. McCool,
head of the soils department at M. A.
c. Work of this kind is already un-
der way, and early returns indicate
important results from the investiga-
tions.
Classification of these areas of
muck soil is essential" declares DR..
McCool," in view of the fact that the
state soils program calls for studies
along practical lines, such as method
Of reclamation, tillage, and the use of
lime and various fertilizers. Years
ago the Michigan Experiment Station
determined the fundamentals that
govern the productivity of these soils,
but the detailed classification is now
vital.
"The nature of the subsoil, as well
as the kind of surface material, is
being considered. This means deter
mining the depth of the subsoil and
whether it is sand, clay, or mari. The
Importance of knowing the nature of
the lower layers has long been recog.
nized by practical men. Those carry
ing high percentage of lime and the
lime content of seepage waters are
being determined. The total mineral
matter present, as well as the amount
of several elements of plant food, is
being found, while physical investi-
cations are in progress.
Adequate drainage and proper
use of fertilizer on these areas will
doubtless increase the valuation of
Michigan greatly and open up large
sections of good land. Analysis
shows that many of these deposits Of
muck land in Michigan compare fav-
orably with those reported from other
stations, as well as from European
countries"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
CIRCUIT COURT

The April term of circuit court
opened Monday morning, but the jury
will not report until next Monday.
Three persons charged with criminal
offenses were arraigned, and the
court calendar arranged.
Mrs. Elizabeth 10th of Owosso,
charged with violation of the pro-
hibition law, stood mute and a plea
of not guilty was entered for her.
Temple Walton of Perry charged with
carrying concealed weapons, also
stood mute and the same plea was
entered. Floyd Strayer of Perry
pleaded not guilty to a charge of
violating the game laws.
The court granted a re-hearing of
the divorce case of Dutton against
Dutton of Owosso, Mrs. Dutton claim
ing that she had not been notified
when her husbands suit for divorce
was heard and that she was unable
to present her side.
Judge Collins plans to hear nom
contested chancery cases this week.
Trial of criminal cases will be
taken up next week. That of Eliza
beth 10th, charged with violation of
the prohibition law, will be taken up
first and that of Floyd Strayer charg-
ed with violation of the game laws,
will be second.
The first civil case on call is that
of William Roark VS.. William Goetze,
Other cases are to be taken up in the
following order. A. N. Henige VS..
Theodore Constine; Curtis Sollen-
berger VS. Ann Arbor Railroad Co.;
Fred G. Mixer VS. National Land Sales
Co.; L. c. Hall VS.. Charles Hart; Will
liam McAvoy VS.. William and Frank
Delaney.
The case of Frank J. Woodard
administrator, against Hugh Wood
ard, has been withdrawn.
Judge Collins granted two dcrees
of divorce Monday. Henry Long was
freed from Ellen Long, on the
grounds of desertion, and William
Stock of Owosso was given decree
on his cross bill, against Pearl Stock.
He charged cruelty and desertion.
The court made an order directing
George Bennett to pay three dollars
per week for the support of his six
months-old baby, during the pend
ency of the divorce suit of his wife,
Marie LeGoff Bennett. The court
ruled that $500 given Mrs. Bennett
by Bennett two months ago, was suf-
ficient as temporary alimony for her.
Emil Moss Of Owosso pleaded not
guilty to charge Of violation OF
the prohibition law, and will appear
next week for trial. He furnished
bail. The complaint against Moss
was made by Henry Shellenberger,
Of Owosso.
Mrs. Carrie Gault of Owosso plead
ed guilty to charge of violation of
the prohibition law and paid $50
costs and was placed on probation
for one year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
FINE NEW BUSINESS
BLOCK FOR OWOSSO

Plans are being drawn by L. C.
Dean, architect and builder, for a
fine new business block on property
owned by G. L. Dimmick and /. G..
Tannehill, between the Elks temple
and the Copas building. The struct-
ure will cost, it is estimated, $780,
600.
The building will have a frontage
Of 66 feet on Washington street and
will run back 110 feet. 1t will be
three stories high. There will be
four stores on the first floor, Mr..
Tannehill, occupying one with his
bakery business, while the three
others will be rented by Mr.. Dim
mick. Mr.. Tannehill will have a
frontage of 18 feet and Mr.. Dim
mick the balance.
The two upper floors of the build
ing will be made into living apart
ments, three in the part of the build
in0 owned by Mr.. Tannehill and six
in Mr.. Dimmick's part. The living
rooms will be on the second floor
and the sleeping rooms on the third
floor. The entire building will be
heated by steam.
Excavating for the new building
has already been started, and the
structure will be completed by De-
cember l.. The frame building now
occupied by Mr.. Tannehill will be
raxed.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
WHAT'S WRONG

The total exports of the Philip
pines in December were valued at
$8,900,000. Of that amount $3,9O0,-
600 worth were carried in British
vessels, $2,240,000 in American
ships, and $1,328,000 in Japanese.
That is state of affairs not calculat-
ed to provoke ~ enthusiasm among
those interested in American ship
ping. There is no reason why Amer
lean vessels should not carry at least
the major portion of the commerce
of the Philippines, and it will be the
business of the Department of Com
merce and the new Shipping Board
to correct the present conditions.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
Annual Meeting OF Union Telephone
County.

The annual meeting of stockholders
of the Union Telephone Co was held
here wednesdsy, with SO 340 ont total
OF 122,Si6 shsres of stock represented !.
Stockholders were here from Corunna
Ovid. Pontiac, ST. John, Elsie, Lansing,
Stanton, Grand Rapids, Alma ard Ban
croft The total number of holders of
stock In the company is s9J and the
average amonnt of stock held by each
i4137 The old directed we're re- elected
with w. j. Mrlchers taking the place
Of E. y. Dewey, deceased.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-04-15
SHIAWASSEE MUTUAL CHAR
TER AWARDED.

At a special meeting of the Shia-
wassee Farmers Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Co. last week, numerous amend
ments to the present charter were
adopted. Among them was one
merging the Offices of secretary and
treasurer, and another providing for
arbitration. Under the latter, the
company names one arbitrator, the
claimant another and the two name
a third.
Fred H. Miller, present secretary,
will be secretary and treasurer.
John Y. Martin has been treasurer.