Newspaper Page Text
Why Not Make Your Home Attractive ? Nothing can make a msre attractive or pleasing ornament than A Jar of . . Beautiful Oold Fish. We handle a large stock of the choic est Japanese Gold Fish, and all sizes o .iiinria which we are able to sell at prices that make an attractive aquarium no longer a luxury whtcn oniy me uvu can enjoy. We would lie pleased to come in and see our tank of Gold rlsn. iney win fford vnu nleasure at the store A jai of them in your home would be doubly pleasing. Will E. Collins & Go. DRUO MEN. HO North Washington St. THE OWOSSO TIMES. EDMUND O. DEWEY. Editor. OWOSSO. FRIDAY, APRIL 14. 18W. The Old Out, the New In. Shortly after eight o'clock Monday night Mayor Thos. Kerwih called the old council to order, then after asking the clerk if the proper acceptances had been tiled with him, called the newly elected members to take seats with their predecessors and called Mayor elect Hume to the chair. As the Doctor came forward Mr. Kerwin stepped aside taking a chair at the left of the mayor's chair and became Ex Mayor Kerwin as Dr. Hume, stepping into his place, called the council to order, in structed the clerk to call the roll, and became Mayor Hume. Such was the inauguration of the new republican mayor, quiet, unaustentatious and with no fuss and feathers. The ex-mayor and ex-aldermen retained their seats with their successors during the session but otherwise took the part of specta tors only. In looking over the work of the re tiring council it must be confessed that much has been done in the way of pub lic improvements which will long cause it to be remembered by the citizens of Owosso. These improvements are too recent to need more than mere mention here. The great increase in the efliciency of the sewer system and the large area throughout which sewer privileges have been extended is but one matter for congratulation to the city at large and is familiar to all. The building of a new girder bridge across the Shiawassee river on Main street and the erecting of the old bridge over the river near the water works, thereby providing another way of entering the tity and further uniting it is another matter for congratulation. It may also be said that the high water and ice of a few weeks ago gave as good a test as the new bridge is ever likely to be called upon to experience, as it is quite unlikely that the water will ever become higher than it was then. The third great improvement consisted in making a good beginning in paving by laying some ten blocks of tine Trinidad asphalt pavfment. Steps which were taken for the rebuilding of the Wood ard furniture factory, the creation of the office of city assessor, and the re newed determination to stand by the Owosso Telephone Co., which has re duced the extortionary price charged by the monopoly, to living figures, are all to be placed to the credit of the re tiring council. The new administration enters the field with no program of sweeping changes and with no charges against the old. Indeed it is frankly admitted that there are some things in which the new council is unlikely to excel the old. There will be changes, however, and unless all signs fail there will be marked improvements in some lines. These will come along common sense lines, however, and with no "reform adminis tration," hue and cry. The passage by the people of the deficit loan propo sition will give the council the advan tage of "starting even," and will consid- i erably simplify the matter of meeting expenses. One marked change in the running of the city business which is now a part of the program is the refer ence of all matters of supplies and ex penditures to the committe on supplies and expenditures, which is as it should be. If this part of the program is car ried out this committee will be one of the most important ones in the council and with Aid. F. II. Gould as its chair man will save many dollars to the tax payers during the coming year. The other committees are well made up and place the various aldermen where their experience can be used to good advan tage. Aconsiderable amount of routine business was done during the evening, all of which was carried through in a prompt, business-like way. The in augural address, the new mayor prom ised, should be on the installment plan, as occasion for it -art sos. Tho policy, he announced, would be in brief, "Everything that's best for Owosso." The beginning of the new ad mi rust ra tion is in every way auspicious. W. D. Kilpatnck. Private Secretary. The announcement that Mr. Will D. Kilpatrick, of this fit v . has been ap pointed by Congressman Joseph W. Fordney as his private secretary has been given out oflicially and Mr. Kilpatrick is now leeeiving the con gratulations of his friends on his ap pointment, which has for some time been understood to be really made but which is now for the first time an nounced. Mr. Kilpatrick has been a student in Olivet college and is a gradu ate of the law department of the Uni versity of Michigan. He is deeply in terested in all political and public mat ters and will make an efficient and competent private seoretary. His ap pointment will give the best of satisfac tion to Shiawassee republicans and citizens generally who congratulate him on his good fortune and also Congressman Fordney on having made so good a choice and having secured so competent an assistant. HAPPY CHURCH WEDDING. Miss Susan McKee and Mr. Robert W. Hyde Married Wednesday. The marriage of Miss Susan McKee, daughter of Mrs. Robert McKee of Morrice, and Mr. Robert Wilson Hyde, of Chicago, took place in Christ Episco pal church at nine o'clock Wednesday morning. The bride was attended by her niece, Miss Maude Gale, and her nephew, Master Robert Gale while she was given away in marriage by her brother-in-law, Mr. Charles W. Gale. The impressive ceremony of the Episco pal church was performed by Rev. R. O. Cooper, rector of the church, and was followed by the nuptial communion. The bride was attired in a white muslin gown with a pearl yoke. It was plain and simple, and all the lovelier for its simplicity. She wore a white hat and carried lilies of the valley. After the ceremoay, whieh was per formed in the presence of the immediate members of the family only, in the church still fragrant and beautiful with Easter decorations, the party returned to the home ofMr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Gale corner of Oliver and Pine streets, where a wedding breakfast was served amid a profusion of cut flowers. The presents, which were of exceptional elegance, were numerous, and useful as well, and show something of the esteem in which the bride is held. Both bride and groom are graduates of the University of Michigau of the class of 1897, since which time the bride has made her home in this city with her sister, making many friends during the two years. Mr. Hyde, after leaving the University, took a special course is the Art Institute in Chicago and has also done work in various other art schools in that city, with the intention of per fecting himself in hi chosen line of ecclesiastical designing. As he is an artist of no mean ability he is sure to make mark in his chosen profession. Mr. and Mrs. Hyde took the noon' train for Chicago and will be at home in that city at 269 Superior street after June 1st. The out of town guests included Mrs. Randolph, of Tekonsha, the groom's grandmother and only surviving rela tive, and Mr. and Mrs. Wyman, the latter a sister of the bride, and children, of Grand Haven. The many friends of the bride, and those of the groom, who has added to the number of his friends here at every visit, while greatly regretting their loss from Owosso society, unite in wishing them much happiness and prosperity in their new home. Bad Fires Near Perry. About ten o'clock Tuesday forenoon tire broke out in the farm house of M. E. Noble, about one and one-half miles north of Perry, and gaineu such head was before being discovered that all eflorts to save the buildings were use less, and only stock and part of the household goods were saved. The loss is estimated at over 12,000, with tl,500 insurance. In the meantime a strong wind car ried sparks to the home of George Hammond, the old Wimple place, about a half mile dbtaat, where they set fire to stacks and buildings. Here the damage was even worse than at the other place. One horse and a consider able amount of household furniture were lost, and the loss approximates 14,000, with $1,809 insurance. Death of Mrs. Hannah Ulair. Mrs. Hannah Blair, aged eighty-seven years, died Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maria Howe, 722 West Main street, after a long illness. She was born in Oxford, Chenango Co., N. Y., and moved to Ohio twenty-four years later, after marrying Freeman Blair. They first moved to Owosso in 1855, settling on a farm south of the the city. Returning to Ohio during the war, they remained until 1876, when they again came to Owosso, where Mr. Blair died nine years ago. Mrs. Blair has lived since then at her home on West Mam street with her daughter, Mrs. Howe. During the last two months she has failed quite rapidly and died early Tuesday morning. She is survived by four children, David F. Blair and Maria Howe of this city, Mary Ann Farver who lives north of Owohho and Krastus who lives in Colorado. The funeral will be held at the house this afternoon. Take Casuareta Candy Cathartic ,,v nrtSa. 1 0 Q. G tal) to cure, druggutts refund money Death of Mrs Faxon. Mrs. John Faxon died at her home, 302 West King street, about two o'clock yesterday afternoon, after an illness of nearly a year. She has suffered from a complication of diseases which has baf fled the skill of several physicians. Dur ing the time her sufferings have been intense. Mrs. Faxon has made many friends during the years of her residence in this city and particularly among the membership of the Methodist church, with whom she was associated in chris tian work for years Besides het hus band, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. W. Dennis, of Ovid, and Miss Gertrude Faxon, of this city, all of whom have the sympathy of many friends in their sad loss. Death of Mrs. Aaron Sprinkle. Mrs. Aaron Sprinkle died at her home Monday night, aged eighty-seven years. She was born in Ohio but moved to Owosso in 1865. It was only two years later that with her husband who died five years ago, she moved Into the house, No. 721 East Oliver street, which has been her home continuously since that time. She had been connected with the Disciple church for over; forty five years, and was an earnest worker in the local church as long as health would peimit. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the residence and at the Disciple church, the interment being made in Oak HiU cemetery. She leaves four children, three of whom, George and Luther Sprinkle and Mrs. Helen Hobart, live in this city, and one, Mrs. C. W. Dolloff, at Harrison, Clare county. President of a New York Company. Mr. A. M. Bentley, president of the Owosso Manufacturing Company, the Owosso Carriage Company and the branch of the former company, doing business in Malvern, Ark., has been honored hy an election to the presidency of the Empire Drill Co., of Shortsvtlle, N. Y., as the fol lowing clipping from the Shortsviile Euter prlse of the 8th inst. will show. The selec tion cannot fail to be a henetit to the New York concern, Judging from the experience of the companies with which Owosso people have seen Mr. Bentley. connected. We con gratulate both the company on securing the services of Mr. Bentley as well as the latter upon such a flattering tribute to his splen did abilities for supervision where a great amount of push, ability, nnd thorough com prehension of detail is required. The En terprise says: "After a half century's connection with our leading industrial concern, the Em pire Drill company, Mr. C. P. Brown, ou Saturday resigned its presidency, his son- in-law, Mr. A. M. Bentley, of Owosso, Mich., being elected his successor. Mr. Brown has been in poor health for some time past, and on the advice of his physi cians he decided to relinquish all business cares. He now retires to private life, aqd, with mind freed from such exacting duties, we earnestly hope that it may have a re juvenating effect, and bring to him im proved health, which may add many long and happy years to his residence on this mundane sphere." McKlNLEY'S RE-ELECTION. Senator Chauncey M. Depew Predicts It. New York, April 6 Senator Depew in an Interview tonight said: "I have re turned from Washington thoroughly con vinced that President McKinley is to be re-nomlnated; that Vice President Hobart will probably be bis running mate, and that Thomas B, Reed will have no opposition from the administration, and probably from no quarter, for re-election as speaker of the house of representatives. "Not once, that 1 can recall, did I bear Gov. Roosevelt's name mentioned in Wash ington in connection with either the presi dential or vice presidential nomination. "I believe that McKinley and Hobart will be re-elected. "Rarely have a president and vice presi dent found each other so congenial, and rarely have a president and vice president consulted one another so freely as have Mc Kinley and Hobart. They understand and have confidence in one another. They are a great team. "It looks to me as if we would all be for McKinley at the national convention. I don't mean to disparage Gov. Roosevelt. He is giving us a superb administration. He Is surprising his friends and confound ing his enemies. But 'that horse's eyes' seem to be 'sot' so far as the presidential nomination is concerned. "It is possible that Roost velt might yet go on the ticket in second place should Hobart not be a candidate for re-nomina-tlon. But 1 heard no such talk in Wash ington. "Indeed, so foregone a conclusion does the re nomination of the old ticket appear to be there that none other seems to be seriously considered." Rush's Oldest Resident Dead Jonah Robbins, aged ninety seven years, died about eleven o'clock Wednesday night at In lint P DM Ml) it J ) derson after having spent over a half century of his life in Rush township. Mr. Robbins was about the place all day Wednesday, apparently as well as usual though at night he complained of being unusually tired. He then sank quickly until about eleven o'clock when he passed away peacefully and without pain. He leaves one son, Henry, with whom he lived and a daughter Mrs. Eliza Punches. His wife and eight other children have long been survived by him. Mr. Jay Woodruff Is home from Ypsllanti spending the vacation with his mother. John Q. Abel, who has lately returned from a trip to Texas, is making his plans to return to that state soon to reside, being greatly pleased with the country. Tn second number in the Young Peo pie's Lecture Course, given In the Congrega tional church, will be a lecture Tuesday evening, April 25th, by Judge 8 B Daball. entitled, "Our New Possessions.'' The lecture will tie illustrated with a step opticoo, throwing 100 very fine views of Old Spain, Cuba and Porto Rico. It will be a most interesting aud instructive lecture. Dingwall-Young. Miss Ella Dingwall, daughter of Mr. aud Mrs. J. W. Diogwall. this city, and Mr. John Young, of London, Out, were mar ried at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of the bride's uncle, Mr. Edward Carr, 319 north Hickory street, in the pres ence of relatives and a few Intimate friends only. The bride was attended by her sis ter, Miss Bertha Dingwall, while the groom's brother, J. W. Young, acted as best man. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Sweet, assisted by Rev. W. U. Simmons, of Corunna. The ring ser vice was used. The bride wore a handsome travelling dress of navy blue. The bride received a large number of elegant presents, among them being a diamond pin from the groom and one hun dred dollars in gold from her uncle. Mr. and Mrs; Young left on the evening train for London, Ontario, where Mr. Young Is engaged in the wholesale hard ware business. The best wishes of the many friends made by the bride during her three years residence here go with them to their new home. Circuit Court. The following business has been trans acted since our last report. C. B. At wood was found guilty of utter ing forged paper at Durand and Walter Hamilton was found guilty of stealing wheat from E. Eveletb's barn. Both were remanded to Jail to await sentence. W. A. Anderson vs. R. C. Fair, et al., was continued as was the case of W. E. Percell vs. George Montgomery. Mary Ada Derham vs. William Derbam was continued owing to the alleged mis conduct of a juror. Henry Wallace and H. A. Spalding vs. The Mich. Manuf'r's lusurance Co. Judg ment for plaintiffs for $557 68. Lyou & Hadsall attorneys for plaintiffs. Adelbert Tillmau vs. Abraham L. Beard. The court directed the jury to bring In a verdict oi no cause of action. Watson & Chapman attorneys for defendant. It Is understood the case will be appealed to the supreme court. Charles Hunt vs. Adelbert Bretz; judg ment for plaintiff for $5.50. Wm. F. Close vs. Ed. E. Steel; settled out of court. Helen M. Reynolds vs. Daniel V. Clark and Sarah A. Galloway; judgment for plain tiff for $154 58. Clark R. Crane vs. the Citizen's Mutual Ins. Co. Settled before conclusion of trial and jury discharged Upon the motion of Odell Chapman, the verdict of $400 given plaintiff at th last term of court in the case of May Rosa Ada Dei bam vs. Wm. Derham, was set aside. Owosso Welfare Association. To the People of Owosso: We, the undersigned, believe that the welfare of this city can best be promoted by having united action of our citizens to work for its prosperity. Therefore, we have thought best to isssue this call for a meeting of all citi zens or all persons interested in the gen eral prosperity of this city, to meet at the Y. M. C. A. hall, 7:30 p. m., local time, Tuesday, April 18, then and there to take into consideration the advisability of organizing an association for the general good of the city an "Owosso Welfare Association." Everybody should come to this meeting, who feels that something should be done for the city to push it along. Signed: James Osburn, H. E. South -worth, C. J. Matthews, A. D. Whipple, Otto L. Sprague, Harry G. Titcomb, G. T. Campbell, James K. Bartrem, James W. Jordan, J. R. Looker, H. A. Noble, Miles L. Parker. An Excellent Combination. The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the well known remedy, Svrui or Figs, manufactured by the California Fio Sykui Co., illustrate the value of obtaining the liquid laxa tive principles of plants known to be medicinally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habitual constipation per manently. Its perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and its acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, make it the ideal laxative. In the process of manufacturing figs are used, as they are pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of t lie remedy are obtained from aenna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the California Fio Syrup Co. only. In order to get its beneficial effects nnd to avoid imitations, please remenilier the fill f name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO, OAL. LOUIS VT I.I. R. XT. KIW YORK. W. T. For ule by all Drug glata. Price 50c. per bottle. The Official Canvass. The board of canvassers finished Its labors this morning. The result shows the following as the ofnoial vote: Justice Supreme Court Claudius U Grant, rep 4067-1880 Thos Markworth, dem 2837 F B Clark, pro h J M Harris, peo 40 O A Eastman, soc ..........' 14 Regent University Eli RSution 89.50-1148 Henry S Dean 8888 914 kdward F LeGrende 2802 Stanley E I'arklll "' vuaa F S Goodrich iaa HB Hatch iSq W A Higdon "" A En cox ; g K Henke H Ritoher , 15 Circuit Judge Steams F Smith 41881263 Wm P Van Winkle 2886 Commissioner of Schools Ofto L Bristol.. 4080-1187 Frank W French 2893 Amendments Roads and Highways yes, 2882; no, 2008. Circuit Courts yes, 1768; no, 9621. Intermediate Court yes, 1590; no, 2462. State Printing Offloe yes, 2,082; no, 2,886. o.lion'18 for county Farm house yes, 3974. no, 2678. ieraei Yerlaa died at his home in Venice on the 4th Inst, aged 81 years. He had resided in the township since 1860. Vincent Mlkan. a resident of Vernon township, died at his home on the 6th, aged 65 years. He was a prosperous farmer and highly respected. To Cure a Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it falls to cure. 25 cents. The genuine has L. B. Q. on each tablet. HUNT'S "OWOSSO" Baking Powder, s i PRICE We warrant this Powder to give perfect satis faction or money refunded. If you have been paying 25 to 30 cents for your baking Powder, try "Owosso'' at 10 cents. If you can save 10 to 15 cents a pound on all the powder you use it is certainly worth look ing after. WE WANT FANCY BUTTER. HUNT'S a W BBBr an Nos. 15, 17, and 19 East Columbia street, near Woodward Ave., DETROIT, rVllCM. H. M HARPER. A. M., M . BY PROMINENT PHYSICIANS. BOARD AND ROOM AT INSTITUTE $7.00 TO $20.00 A WEE NO CURE If we can name and locate your disease or weakness wit out asking you any questions, you should be convinc! that we are specialists and can cure you. Yet, to furtl" jmuvc it wo uaraiiiee a Asked Until Cured. WE Catarrh, Asthma, Bronchitis, Rhenmatism, Pimples, Eczema, Scrofula, ifcs Tumors, Cancers, Raptures, Varicocele, Epilepsy, Fits, Paralysis, He? Long, Skin, Blood, -Kidney, Bladder, Private Diseases, etc., etc No matter what your disease, or f 7V I who has failed to cure you, us. ttememner it costs you nothing if you are not cured. Consultation free. We can show hundreds of cures, many in youi own county, who you know. P. D. Arthur, M. D., B. S., the Eminent Socialist, can be consulted at the following hotel parlors: Owosso, National Hotel, Thnrsday, Fridaj, SatordayWdaj, wrwwmm i W A IN D 30. Lalngrsburg, Grand Hotel, Monday, April 2f PERRY, TUESDAY, APRIL 25th. If impossible to see him, write, enclosing stampi infor mation, etc., to the Detroit Medical and Surgical InstP, 15 and 17 Kant Osti James Hopkins went to Detroit the first of the week where he has accepted a posi tion In a t urn it in t- factory. The pi. mt of the Saginaw Basket Co , of which Congressman J. W. Fordney is the principal owner, was damaged by tire early Tuesday morning to the amount of 880.000. Insured for 820,000. List of letters remaining uncalled for in Owohho postfnce the week ending Apr. 8: Blanche Kastmann, Mrs. Aggie Cronln, J. E. Patterson, Mich. Wood Kim Co., Walter O. Tabor, Mrs. Anna Plymlng, E. M. E. Daly, Chas. Phillips, Martha Rogers, H. D. Safford, Anna Sheldon, Alex. Stu der, Minnie Wilson, E. C. McBenry, Wal ter Smith, Ella Kaiser, C. Keurtz, John Lanfalr, B. W. Irwin, Will Howe, B. Green, Ida Float, Ida Flandeis, Ed Bar num, A. R. Brewer, Thos. Crapo, W. W. Cbatheld. v. When Traveling Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fevers, headaches, and other forms of sick ness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only. Skabcura la Nicotine. Sheep dip extracted from tobacco abso lutely sure for ticks and scab: promotes 1 growth of wool; 81.00 package makes 50 gallons. Call for booklet. H. A. Blackmar, Druggist. 15L GROCERY. ioc a pound. m GROCERY NORTH WASHINGTON T. .T? rintrnit UDIIUII Medical and Surgical Institute! D., PRESIDENT, ASSISTED SURGEONS AND SPECIALISTS NO PAY ! cure or no pay, and No CURE consult 1 1IllD W---W"W"W"W.'WW X X !. T W. W XL J MM r i