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Tfte Times OWOSSO. MICniQAN. . GEO. M. DEWEY. Editor. TO THE FRONT. The time is approaching when the Republicans or Michigan will be called upon to name the men who, for the ensuing two years, are to super vise the public affairs of 1,800,000 people. The trusts are important ones, and only men should be chosen who can and will discharge the duties devolving upon them, with ability and integrity, and whose known char acters is such as to command the warmest public approval. There arc an abundance of this class of men in the state, and there is no lack of in terest 'n public affairs, among the ablest and best of our citizens; this fact ought to insure such nominations as will almost without effort, insure their election by not less than 50,000 majority. Among the positions to be filled and for which a new man is to he selected, is that of Attorney Gen cral, than which there is no more re sponsible position in the State. The incumbent is the legal advisor of the Governor, and other State officers, and is the state's legal representative, lias charge of all the interests of the state in the Supreme court, whether civil or criminal. That he should be a man of unblemished character, de cided ability, and the highest legal attainments, must be apparent to ev. ery candid man. It is also, a fect that in the past history of the Repub lican party only men who possessed all these requirements have been se Jected for that position, in evidence we note that the place has been filled by Jacob M. Howard, Charles Upson, Byron D. Ball, Otto Kirchner, Issac Marston, Jacob'j. Van Riper, and others of like well known qualifica tions. It is, at this time, of the ut most importance that the nominee for this position shall be a nun who can and will, despite the starvation salary attached to the office, discharge the duties of the place with an ability that shall equal that of any one of the Ung line of predecessors The Times thinks it can name a man, who if nominated without effort on his part, would accept the position, one that certainly would fill the place to the best interests of the people of Michigan, and with honor to himself. The man we shall name is a native of Michigan, having been born in the township of Hadley, Lapeer county, March 29, 1839. At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion, he enlisted as a private in the 10th Mich igan infantry, and rose through all the grades to the rank of captain, be ing promoted for daring bravery on the field of battle, on two different occasions. At the battle of Buz zard's Roast Gap; Kenesaw Mountain he was badly wounded, and at Jones- boro, he received a .shot in the left leg that crippled him for life. Re turning from the Held of carnage he commenced the study of law in 1867 with Judge Isaac Marston, at Bay City, and was admitted as an attorney iu 2S69. In 1870, and again in 1S72, he was elected state Senator from the tlcn 24th senatorial district, com prising the counties of Bay and Tus cola. In the senate of 1873, he was the chairman of the committee on railroads, and drafted the general railroad law enacted by that legisla ture, and which law is substantially unchanged, and under which the rail road system of Michigan has been fully developed, and made so Won derfully successful, and which has so perfectly protected the rights of the people as to make the railroad legisla tion of Michigan the envy of many of her sister states. , At the close of the session in 1873, he removed from Bay City to Lud ington, and was soon after appointed Circuit Judge by Gov. Bagley, a po sition he ; filled with .' distinguished success," until the meagre salary 'com pelted him to seek a more lucrative position, soon after he was appointed Postmaster at Ludington, but not finding the position a . satisfactory one, he soon abandoned it, and re turned to the practice of his chosen profession, in which he has won a proud position. , . 1 The Times think that the West Shore, north of Muskegon, should furnish a man on the next Republi can state ticket, and believes the con vention will so determine, and we do not kuow of any man whose name is likely to come before that body who would give more strength to the tick et, add more to the lustre of the high judicial position of Attorney Gen eral, or command on the ground of acknowledged ability, and distin guished public service more public enthusiasm, than would Hon. Har rison H. Wheeler, of Ludington, the patriotic soldier, the able jurist, and the accomplished citizen. When senators vote on the passage of senator Sherman's infamous bill to authorize newspapers to capyright news, we shall know just who in the Senate favors crushing out the coun try press and building up an outrage ous press monopoly in the great cities. The Washington Star says gold is at a premium, and asks what Con gress is going to do about it. The Times does not know what Carlisle, Morrison, will do, but it does know that the repeal of the silver dollar enforcement coinage bill would prove a sovereign remedy. The village elections held thus far in Michigan give no indication of the political preferences of the voters, as in most cases they are decided on local, non-partisan, issues. On Monday, in a very able speech before the ways and means Commit tee of the House of Representatives, Mr. Horr vindicated the interest of Michigan on the question of taiiff on lumber, and was ably seconded by Mr. Cutcheon, Their arguments were perfectly unanswerable. The Times is more than pleased to be informed that after much per suasion Dr. McCormick has consent ed ' to accept if practically unani mously tendered him, a re-nomination for mayor. There is no doubt, if this is the fact, that he will be re nominated, and re-elected by a very decided majority. It is an admitted fact that he ha3 made one of the best Mayor's Owosso ever had, and that in his hands Owosso's financial in terests are perfectly safe. Dan S. Holcomb, son-in-law and Judd Crouch, son of Jacob Crouch, have been arrested for the murder of their father, sister, brother-in-law, and Moses Bolley, at the Crouch homestead, late last November. The examination is set down for to day. What facts will be developed time will tell, and it is certainly to hoped that the guilty parties may be convicted and punished, no matter who they are; but prejudice, or de termination for the sake of profes sional pride, of bringing some one to trial, does not by any means justify proceeding against ioy one , without the most convincing proof of guilt. The charge of being a murderer is horrible, and much more so when the parties kill any near relatives. The Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America, representing 627 societies, with 36,911 members, at their last convention in Brooklyn, N. Y., adopted strong resolutions against drunkenness. If wages are not better in this coun try than in others, will some learned gentleman of the opposition please inform us why foreigners are glad to get employment on this side of the Atlantic. It it probable that Congressman Wise states the Danville case correctly when he says that while the affair was exaggerated and made to go a long way, still the fact remains that it grew out of Democratic intolerance arid ruffianism.:' White Democrats, and they alone, are responsible for the whole thing. "A rolling stone gathers no moss;' but it may get an advertisement for Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup painted on it. The. Vernon Inter-Lake speaks of Mrs. Barnes,, late reading in that village in the following complimen tary manner: It was our good fortune to hear Mrs. Emma E. Barnes of Owosso, read and declaim at the Vernon Opera Hall, on Tuesday evening last and although we have never heard many elocutionists and can neither compare or contrast her acting with that of others, still we are sure her ability is of no mean order, and we listened to her with great interest. We laughed about as hard as it is safe to laugh, at her presentation of "Dont gonciliate," and Widow Be dott," and confess to having had moist eyes when she cut of the head of Mary Queen of Scots, and stood at tiie crib side when "Little Joe was dying. Iter "Modle sermon" was .a sharp huge takeoff on pulpit, manner isms and if we were a preacher we should try to leave off some of the ridiculous postures and intonations which she so sarcastically mimicked. Mrs. Barnes contemplates coming to Vernon again, when we hope she will be greeted by a full bouse. Hood's Sarsaparilla gives an appe tite and imparts new life and imparts new life and energy to all the func tions of the body. Try a bottle 'and realize it. The Atlantic contains the V. and VI. chapters of "In War Time," a story which grows in interest as it progresses. "A Roman Singer" is also continued, while we have the first chaptea of a new story entitled "Drift ing Down Lost Creek; articles on "The Discovery of Peruvian Bark; "The Journal of a Hessian Baronness"; "Don John of Austria' and many other artistists by the best known writers of the day help to make up a number of great merit, and by the lime one gets through the "Contributors Club" he feels he has been well repaid for his efforts. - W. R. Lewis, editor of the States man, has been appointed postmaster at Marshall. Judging by the energy and talent Bro. Lewis, displays as a newspaper man he ought to make a first-class postmaster. We congratu late him on his success. TEMPERANCE WORK AT BENNINGTON Bennington, March 3,1884 The rapid growth of the retail cider trade and the amount of the "ardent" that was required for medical pur poses led some of our good people to take steps towards a movement that would be in opposition to the above named interests. With this object in view Mr. M. H. Reynolds was invited to come over into Benningtou and help us. In response to our call he was with us yesterdy. and after read ing an able address he proceeded to organize our S. S. into a temperance society to be known as "The Temper anceand Reform Society of Benning ton," with the following officers: President, M. B. Van Lieu; Vice President, W. D. Castle; Secretary, Will F. Alexander; Treasure, May D. Castle. The pledge was circulated and fifty one signatures were obtained. Several years ago when our Red Ribbon Club passed away, it was said "It died for want of opposition." But the same cause does not now en danger the present organization. TIIE MARKETS. Prices paid in Owogso on Friday MornlBg of This Week. Wheat, 39 bushel &')( 95 Oats, bushel U5(d 38 Ikrley $ 100 lbs 1 00(tf 1 25 Corn, shelled W bushel 50(fl? 50 Corn, In ear. $ bushel 28(d) 30 Beans, V bushel 1 25 fi 1 75 Butter, $ tb 15(3- 25 Ejrgs. 1 dozen 16(5 18 Potatoes, J bushel 40( 45 Apple, bushel 00(fi? 75 Dressed flogs 8 00( 8 50 Ilnms. lb 10( 11 Lard p lb $(ft 12 Chickens, lb 7(o9 8 Wool. V lb 28 28 Farmers who know that tobacco stalks are a very valuable manure, be cause their ashes contains a great portion of potash, perhaps do not know that Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is the best cure for coughs and colds. Biggest bargains yet Acre lots. Good building locations. Call on P. S. Crawford, Owosso. NOTICE. All persons indebted to L. E. Woodard are requested to call and settle the same by cash or note; oth erwise the accounts will be left in the hands of an attorney for collection. L.E. WOODARD. Yery Remarkable IUcorerjr. Mr, Geo. V. Willing, of Manchester, Micb.,writcs: MMy wife has been almost hclpltus for five years.so helpless that she couhl not turn over in bed alone. She used two bottles of Electric Hitters, and is so much improved, that she is able now to do her own work." ; Electric Bitters will do all that is claimed for them, Hundreds of testimonials ' attest, their great curative powers. Only fifty cents a bottle at Osuorn Buo's. A special fast mail traiu between New York and Chicago, will lxi pluccil on the route to-morrow, I he time being 27 hours. lliicklef'rt Am Ira Salve. Tiik Best Svlvk in the world for cuts, bruises sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetcr, chapped hands, chilllains, corns, and all skin emotions, and nositivelv rnrc nilr. or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give penect satisfaction, or money id uncled Price 25 rents per box. For sale by Osborn Bro's. Absolutely Pure. This pewder never varies. A marvel ef purity, strength, and wboleHoiuenexs. More economical than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low test, short weight, alum or phosphate powders Hold only in cans. Royal Baking Powder Co., 100 Wall Street, N. Y. FARMS FOR SALE or Exchange. 1 Fsrm of 00 acres, all Improved. 1 Farm of 80 acres. Lrgr now home, barm, tile drained; 10 minute walk from depot, mills and market. 1 Farm of 130 acres, 190 under cultivation; large barns, house, orchard, etc. 1 Farm of 1G0 acres, 140 under cultivation. Large house, barns, sheds, land tile drained. 1 Farm of 130 acres, 80 under cultivation, tlle draincd; 2 orchards. 1 Farm of 2j0 acres, 200 under cultivation, tile drained, or 1 Farm of 526 acres, 420 under cultivation, tile drained ; 4 orchards, 4 houses, 3 barns, 6 good wells, 2 wludinills, or 1 Farm of 040 acres, 520 under cultivation, Tho above land is very rich clay loam, rolling land ; limber beech, maple, while oak, cherry, walnut, white ash, bass wood, etc. Very productive soil, none better anywhere. It lays from 50 to 75 feet higher than tho bed of Grand River at Grand Ledge, and all within 20 minute drive from depot, mills, markets, schools, churches. Tart or the whole would be sold on long time, for part payment, or exchanged for Detroit or Chicago residence or desirablo rent-paying property, or might arrange with others to make a stock breeding farm, on long lease or Joint account. Apply to J. D. HAYES. Grand Ledc, Mich., or F. W. HAYES, Detroit, Mich. The Jackson Fire Clay Co. One of the largest and most Important Industrie of our State, manufacture Vitrified Salt Ulazed Sewer Pipe, for drainage or Towns and Cities, K. R. Culverts, drainage of Lakes and Marshes, and Swamp Lands; also 8tone Drain Tile, warranted not to crumble with frost; also Stouo Meat Tubs, Fire and Paving Iirlck and Corner (Stakes. C. II. HARRIS. Gcn'l Supt., Jackson. Mich. International Throat and Lung Institute 81 Lafayette Avenue, DETROIT. MICH. This Institute was founded by Dr. M. Souviellc, of Paris, (ex-aide surgeon of French army), for the special treatment of Catarrh, catarrhal Deafness, Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption and all disease of the Throat and Lungs, using In the treatment of above named diseases Dr. Souvlclle' new and wonderful Invention, the Si-kromktkr, an Instru ment which conveys medicinal properties direct to farts affected, and which is now used In all the eading hospitals In Europe. It is only since Dr. Souvielle's invention and discovery of this new method of treating the air passages, that Throat and Lnng diseases are no longer feared. Physicians and sullercrs invited to investigate this mode of treatment. If Impossible to call In person, write for list ef question and International News. Thousands treated by letter. Instrument sent to any address by express, with full direction for using. Call upon or address DR. M. SOUVIKLLK, 61 Laiayettc Ave., Detroit, Mich. A small house and lot for sale. This is desirable property. P. S, Crawford, Owosso. A CARD. If you want a good job of paint ing, paper hanging, done, call on Frederick Wellington, Main St., West Owosso, and you will get it done. Papering ceilings a speciality. Work done to order. All orders promptly attended to. 48-4 COHN AND OATS. We arc selling, CORN, $ 60 COKNMKAL, 1 35 CORN AND OATS FEKD, t 25 OATS 4o DKW1Y tfc SlKWART. Tiik Timks Printing Co. havo on alo or for exchange for n good Loiuo ami lot in tho city of Owosso, 40 acres of farming land, 3 inilvft from Cbesanlng, SO acres improved, 12 acres of fine timothy mead ow and GO acres of limber. Tho wood and timber on tho land will sell for enough to pay for the propertr. For further partic ulars call at this office. - J I BOOTS & SHOES FOR MILLIONS. I HAVE REMOVED TO NEW ' BRICK STORE. For Quality and Style I will not be Undersold, Call, Examine Stock and get Prices before purchasing. REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. E. L. BREWER, NO. 2 BANK BLOCK, OWOSSO, MICHIGAN. MY LARGE STOCK OF Watches, Clocks & Jewelry Is now on Exhibition. I have brought on this year the XiAjaa-qaiisa? stock' Ever before brought to Shiawasse co., equalling in size any three stocks in the county put together. By buying in quan tity I get better Discbunts, and this year I shall try and sell Goods cheaper than ever before; in fact I have marked the Q-OOIDS WAT DOW3ST. To people who only compare prices, without taking into con sideration the quality of Goods, I have nothing to say, only, that my stock is of the Best Goods in the Market, and the prices will not be as low as on cheaper grades of Goods which I do not keep never believed in keeping and never will. All Goods Guaranteed a?id my Prices Lower than any others in the County or State. Early Selec tions are the best, so come early and make your selections. W. F. GUILE, 212 WASHINGTON STREET, OWOSSO, MICH. A PUZZLE TO MANY WHY THEIR NEIGHBORS HAVE SUCH A GOOD ' CUP OF COFFEE ! That does not cost them much money, when they could get the same at DIETRICH'S, And always feel satisfied. TRY HIM ON IPXlSrilj G-EOCEEIES. STEP RIGHT IN ! TO THE n rmunTT mm ON EXCHANGE STREET, 2d Door West of McBains, where you will find Dry Goods. Yankee Notions, And a full Line of PEESH GEOOEBIES, Which we will sell as Cheap as the Cheapest. 'JT. W. 3SABCOOK & ., PROPRICTORO. THE MY mira