;., i 0 I I -- I q -q I i 0 1 Ii i I i I i I I i i I i i i I i i i i i i I i I I I Published by ro 01 1 14 0 11 Corunna, Michigan 1905 10 , e t, INTRODUCTORY E BELIEVE that those who peruse the following pages will note many interesting T '| things about Shiawassee county, its cities and villages and some of its people^A things that have seldom been brought to their attention. Many people, we are sure, have never visited some of our villages, and to such the views of the main streets will be of interest. Many, also, have never visited our county farm, for instance, and the good view of the buildings at that place cannot fail to be of interest. We show some beautiful views of Hugh McCurdy Park, which were taken expressly for this work and have never been shown before. We have made no attempt at giving a complete biographical account of all the prominent or successful people of the county, but have confined ourselves to a few short articles with good illustrations of a few of those who, for political or other reasons, are of interest to a majority of the people of the county at the present time. We feel that too much cannot be known of those who are in the service of the public, so many of our sketches are of those who are serving in official capacities. We are indebted to many who have co-operated with us in making this work a success, and talke this opportunity of thanking those who have given a helping hand. We must say, howeyer, that in some instances we have sought assistance which we have not been able to obtain, and, while we have endeavored to furnish some matter regarding every town of importance in the county, if your town is not represented as well as migoht be, it may be no fault of ours. We trust that this book may be preserved, and that those who have made the work possible by contracting for advertising space will receive due consideration from you. WELCH & JOHNSON. r~-. s. SHIAWASSEE COUNTY _ ________________1____I___I____I__I___LI_ __111_ —_-1 O ONE who was born in Shiawasssee County and has always made it his home, the writing of its story would be a congenial task, were it not for two reasons: The limits of this article do not permit justice being done to the subject; and the story has already been told far more graphically and perfectly, in the broad, fertile fields; the thriving cities and villages where once was only wilderness; and in the stout hearts of her pioneers and their descendants. The county, which formerly embraced a much larger territory is slightly irregular in shape. From east to west, it is 222 miles wide at the northern, or broader side; and from north to Ojibwas'or Chippewas, some Ottawas and a few Pottawattamies, roaming the forests, but it is also a fact that, as late as 1830, there were traces, faint but legible, of an earlier and higher degree of culture than that of the- red man. Scattered through the county were many circular or oval mounds, the use and significance of which were never fully determined. Some were undoubtedly sepulchres, for on opening them human bones were found. One which was explored in 1829, however, bore the appearance of a fort. This particular heap of earth was located on the banks of the Shiawassee river, near the village of Newburg. It was on a::::~:::: IK~ L::: ad -i:::::::::: j::i~iiiii~ii ':;............:::ia::::~: a;'8:D:;;9::A:~i~:ds:: IF...........:!~Ii Bi _: T Akio.n~- _I: Shiawassee County's Handsome New Court House at Corunna south it measures about 24-1 miles. The name Shiawassee is derived from Indian lore, and means Rolling, or Sparkling Waters. The county takes its name from the Shiawassee river, which enters the boundaries near the southeast corner, passes through the villages of Byron, Shiawasseetown, Vernon; the cities of Corunna and Owosso, and thence flows north to mingle its waters with those of Saginaw Bay, leaving this county near the center of the northern boundaries. It is popularly supposed that the Indians were the first settlers of this section, and it is true that when adventurous traders began piercing the wilderness in the early decades of the past century, they found many bands of the Saginaw tribe of the more pretentious scale than the burial mounds, and was circular in form. A parapet enclosed an interior space. A deep moat protected the outer side of the fort, if fort it was, and a gate way opened to the east. Small, detached mounds fronting and protecting the entrance completed the group. This fortification was certainly not the work of the Indians then inhabiting the country; they knew nothing of it. The place was never desecrated by them, and was regarded with a halfsuperstitious respect and awe. What strange people, perhaps of a civilization as complex as our own, lived, loved, and had their being along the Rolling Waters, only to pass away from the face of the earth, leaving these mounds as the only token of their ex istence? The query is a fascinating one; the answer is shrouded in the mists of time. The earth of Shiawassee County was first pressed by a white man's foot as early as 1795. A Frenchman named Bolieu established himself near the present site of Saginaw about that date for the purpose of trading with the Indians. A fellow countryman named Tremble,- which name has been corrupted to Trombley,-soon followed. Bolieu's trading-post, from the ruins of two chimneys discovered ahout 1828, was evidently located on the Big Rapids of the Shiawassee, on the north bank of the stream, and about 200 yards west of the Mulberry street bridge, Owosso. As late as 1880, pits in the earth at this point could still be seen. In these pits Indians and traders buried their canoes in winter, to prevent the frail crafts being ruined by the frost. For a long time the two Frenchmen controlled the trade of the vast district of which this county was a small part. Grad was some land in practically every township which was natural prairie, covered with thick, luxuriant grass and bearing no trees. The rivers,-the Shiawassee, the Looking Glass and the Maple,were important streams. The Shiawassee, undoubtedly, was as large and deep a stream as the Grand is today. In the early thirties the best known places in the county were Byron, Shiawasseetown and Corunna. The first named was the stopping place of those who journeyed from Detroit or Pontiac by wagon. From Byron north and west, the roads became trails, and travel was continued by canoe on the Shiawassee. All the old maps of Michigan give the town great prominence, yet in 1837 it boasted but a mill and two houses. About this time, the bottom dropped out of a three years' reckless speculation in the wild lands of Shiawassee County, and the decay of the village of Shiawasseetown began. While Byron had three buildings and Corunna, the county seat, but two,-a log house on the banks of the river and a steam sawmill still in process of erection,-Shiawasseetown had twenty-five or thirty. ually, however, other traders and dian, often unconscious of the danger which threatened his race -Civilization - fought unavailingly against the curtailment of his hunting ground. Slhiawassee was erected a separate county by the proclamnation of Gov. Cass on September 10, 1822. Besides the present territory, it then included four townships of Ingham County, ~:-i tt townships of Livingston, and eight townships of Genesee. Fifteen years later the organization of new counties reduced Shi lwassee to its present size. While Whitmore Knaggs had settled here in 1820, at the location now known as Knaggs, Bridge; a trader named Grant a few years later; and Richard Godfray in 1828, the first settlers in the county in the true sense of the word were Alfred L. and Benjamin O.Williams, who came from Oakland County to what is now the site of Owosso., in April, 1829, and located in Shiawassee with the full intention of trappers came in; and the In 0:>:00:::0:;:: f:v::::::t t!::g::f:E R {ZE Sv: 0 T0t;000 0000::t:; 0:: 0:X:;00:?:Ctet00::::::: g?::t000000 0:::::: g^. Wl::7:::: F: /;z TS:0:;f:::Xt:f:::. 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Trapping and hunting were still followed to some extent, but the settlers were quick to see that their abiding prosperity was assured only by agriculture. In 1847, the real and personal valuation of the county was as follows: Antrim......................$ 31,739.00 Burns........................ 39,254.00 Bennington............ 33,911.00 Caledonia................. 51,748.00 Middlebury.............. 18,810,00 NewHaven(2tps) 27,768.50 Owosso (2 tps.).. 46,598.00 Perry........................ 32,003.00 The Court House in 1864 Sciota......................... Shiaw assee............ Venice........................ 19,747.00 46,304.00 20,169.00 making it their permanent home; the others were transient traders who remained in the vicinity to buy furs of the Indians only so long as trade remained good. In 1833, the second settlement was made by John I. Tinklepaugh on Section 24, Township 6 north, of Range 3 east. Previous to bringing his family here Tinklepaugh had cleared a portion of the river bottom, and planted it. Other settlers came slowly at first, but mo-e rapidly as means of communication and travel were b- Lered, and the wondrous fertility of the soil, a fertility which endures to this day, became known. From these rugged, stout-hearted pioneers many of the present residents of the county are descended. Few of this generation realize the prodigious risk and hardships of the pioneers. Almost daily they watched craft against craft with the Indians for their lives; the bear disputed possession of the bee-tree, the deer ate the corn in the clearing; the deadly rattlesnake was an ever-present danger. Above all and over all was the possibility of death from accident or sickness far from home and kindred. The county at this time contained noble forests of hardwood, interspersed with groves of pine and wide swamps. There Vernon........................................................................................... 31,322.00 Woodhull.......................................................................................... 20,402.00 Total.................................. 419,755.50 No more eloquent commentary on the continued growth and prosperity of the county in the past 58 years can be made than to give the report of the equalization committee at the session of the board of supervisors October 25, 1904: A ntrim....................................................................'.......$ 709,087.00 Bennington............................................................. 946,922.00 B u rn s........................................................................................... 1,0 27,594.00 Caledonia - - - —.................................................................... 878,100.00 Fairfield -.............................................................,,,,............... 550,000.-00 Hazelton................................................................................. 1,037,656.00 M iddlebury......... —.................. —....-.....................-...................... 664,630.00 New Haven. ----,........................................................................ 915,000.00 O w osso T p........................................................................... 903,156.00 Perry.............................................................................. 1,147,870.00 Rush................................................................................ —.... 794,188.00 S ciota................................................................... ---.... 871,224.00 THE BUILDING COMMITTEE ON THE NEW COURT HOUSE WARREN JARRAD F. H. MORRIS C. D. SMITH, Chairman CHARLES BALDWIN (Deceased) GEORGE MORRICE W. A. KENT =l --- —---- =_ _ _.. Shiawassee......................... ----- ------- --------------------------- 1,008,375.00 Venitce..- -...... --------—........ 1,037,656.00 Vernon...... -.-........... ------------------- ----- 1,642,307.00 W oodhull................. --- —--------. ------ -- -- ------- -- ------ --------- 492,186.00 Owosso City. ----- -. —. —.. ------- ------ 4,202,811.00 Corunna City-..................-.. --- —--- -- ---- 641,294.00 Total............ ---—..... ---------------------- ------ $19,470, 056. 00 There was no backward step from 1837. In October of this year a board of supervisors was organized, and one of its acts was to authorize the payment of $8.00 bounty for the slaughter of each wolf, and of $4.00 for the killing of each wolf's whelp. At the next year's meeting of the board, the sum of $2076 was raised for state tax, and $4924 for county tax. On October 7, 1839, the board of county commissioners convened at Corunna and accepted a block of land 300 feet square, donated by the County Seat Company, and designated as the Public Square. Upon this plot the first court house and its stately successor were erected. The first term of the Circuit Court of Shiawassee was held December 4, 1837. The first session of the Probate Court was on February 13, 1838. County Courts were reestablished by the legislature in 1846, and Shiawassee's first County Court was held April 5, 1847. It is to be expected that a large proportion of a population so virile and courageous as the Shiawassee County pioneers had proven themselves to be, would be found at the front when their country called. The county has figured prominently in the three wars since 1846. For the war with Mexico which began that year, ten men enlisted from Corunna; two from Owosso; five from Caledonia; and two from Burns. In the war of the rebellion, this county sent forth as many men in proportion to its population as any community of the north or south. It is probable that Shiawassee furnished 1,600 to 1,800 soldiers for the struggle. There were many of her boys in the Second and Third Michigan Infantry. Company H, of the "Fighting Fifth" Infantry, was raised in Owosso; one Company of the Ei ghtll,-I,-was organized in the county; and the Fremont Guards, of the Ninth Infantry, was also recruted here. Company D, Sixth Michigan Cavalry, was also raised at Byron and known as the Byron Blues, with David G. Royce, of Byron, as its captain. Captain Royce was an uncle of Register of Deeds Royce, and was killed in an heroic charge at Falling Water, Va., July 14, 1863. Both Captains Royce and Burnett were promoted to Majors before their death. Company A, of the Tenth Infantry, was the Byron Guard, that village furnishing the captain and most of the men. Major Henry S. Burnett, of the Tenth, killed in action at Jonesbo-ro, Ga., September 1, 1864, was also from Byron. The rokter of the it was 2,103; in 1845, it had grown to 3,010. In 1870, it had passed the 20,000 mark, and in 1874 the total was 21,773. At the present time, according to the Michigan Red Book, the total number of souls within its borders is 33,711. Shiawassee was once destined as the home of the state capitol, and so it is appropriate that she lhas furnished one governor. This chief executive was Andrew Parsons, of Corunna, elected lieutenant-governor November 2, 1852; inaugurated acting governor March 8, 1853. Gov. Parsons served in the latter capacity to January 1, 1855. Francis J. Prevost, Josiah Turner, and S. Titus Parsons were honored by being chosen members of constitutional conventions at different times in the state's history. Attorney Sanford M. Green, of Corunna, who filled various county offices with credit in the thirties and forties, was Supreme Court Justice from ___:0 The Buildings on the County Farm Fourteenth Infantry bears many Shiawassee County names, prominent among which are Lieut. Col. M. W. Quackenbush, of Owosso, and Chaplain Thomas B. Dooley, of Corunna. Capt. John Carland, afterwards Major Carland, of Corunna, lad a full company of his friends and neighbors in the Twenty-Third Infantry. In the Twenty-Seventh Infantry, the county had a large representation, attached mostly to five of the first companies organized, although a bigger percentage belonged to the famous "Independent Company of Sharpshooters," attached to this regiment. Company E, of the Twenty-Ninth Infantry, was raised in Owosso by Capt. A. J. Patterson, and in Company K, of the Thirtieth, was a goodly Shiawassee representation. The late Jerome W. Turner, of Owosso, was Adjutant of the Thirtieth. In Michigan's first Engineer Corps, and in tl e First, Second, Third, Fourtlh and Fifth Cavalry, Shiawassee men fought gallantly. Col. Ebenezer Gould, of Owosso, Commanded the Fifth; James Sleeth, of Byron, was assistant surgeon of the Sixth. A whole troop of the Tenth,- F,- was recruited by Capt. Chauncey Shepherd, of'Owosso. Major P. N. Cook, of Antrim, and Chaplain Henry Cherry, of Owosso, were attached to the Tenth also. In the Spanishl-American War, Owosso and vicinity furnished one company, G, of the 33rd Michigan Infantry, for Cuban service, aind many othler young men whose homes are by the i ^ \Va(lt eie a ii M x in h lltl re,')l r and Xvolu nteer firces. The population of the county in 1837 was 1,184; in 1840 1848 to 1857. Mlr. Green published several law books some of which are still invaluable to the legal fraternity. Hon. Josiah Turner, who is still living in Owosso, well past the four score and ten mark, succeeded Justice Green on the supreme bench. Andrew Parsons and Luke Parsons served in the fifties as regents of thie University. In physical aspects, the Shiawassee County of today is widely -different from the Shiawassee of three-quarters of a century ago, Much of the forest has been cut away; the grassy prairies now raise bumper crops of wheat and corn; the Indian has disappeared, and his highway, the Shiawassee, has sadly dwindled. Roads have been built and swamps drained. The haunts that echoed to the bark of the wolf and the cry of the loon now resound to the whistle of the locomotive and the "honk" of the automobile. Thle stage-coach has departed, but the visits of the stork are as numerous and as welcome as ever. Though eighty years old, Shiawassee County is still a stripling, with the world all before it. They were good old times, those early days, no doubt, but youth is not given to retrospection. Surrounded as we are by comforts of which our forefathers never dreamed, we admit of no softening of the seasoned pioneer filbre. Hearts are as brave and as true, intellects as keen and industry as fruitful in Shiawassee County today as they were when that splendid advance-guard of civilization, all in hand, liwed a home for itself and its children's children from the depth of-the forest primeval. ~.**l The Superintendents of the Poor of Shiawassee County ARTHUR WT. GREEN HARVEY B. McLAUGHLIN JAMES A. ARMSTRONG _ __ _-I I ----- The County Farm HE first action taken in regard to the county poor was N. E. MCKENZIE, support. On Jan. 9th, 1847, Keeper of the County Farhe superintendanford Greents of theIsaac Castle and Hirarn Stowell poor were directed by the board of supere appointedsors to purchase a fcharm. fOn the 13th of October, 1847, eighty acres of land, the S. an of S.W. their of Sec. 32 of Caledonia was purchased. A log cabiegan wason used as a poor home and had but one charge for a time. In that date. Nothing further 1858-59 a frame building was erected and was sreord until the. more modern and splendid building was but1841, the main buildstinction being erected by the untiring efforts of the late Charles Holman. The ounty farm is located tween to and one-half miles southpoowest of Corunna and contains 120 acres of land. Tabolishe new brickthe poorbuilding is 44x104 feet and is heated by steame a. On an average there 46 inmates, who are carefully looked after by N. E. Mc-dollars wasKenzie, who has been keeper of the poor farmiated for their past twelve years. Nr. and r. MCKENZIcKenzie are well adapted to the work and1847, have won not only the gratitude of the inmates but of the superintendentsper of the poor andrm the supeople of the ndentire county for the pootheir unstwere direted byefforts onthe behalfrd of the unfpervisors tunate poor.a farm. On the 13thpresent supof October, 1847intendents are Arthur W. Green, the S. of CoS.Wrunna, James Aof Sec. 32 of Caledrmstroniag, of OwoSso, and Harey log cabin wascused as a poor home and had but one charge for a time. In 1858-S9 a frame building was erected and was ~used until thee more modern and splendid building was built, the main building being erected by the untiring efforts of tlhe late Charles Holman. The county farm is located two and one-half miles southwest of Corunna and contains 120 acres of land. The new brick building is 44x104 feet and is heated by steam. On an average there 46 inmates, who are carefully looked after by N. E. Mc Laughlin, of Vernon. and it is safe to say that three better men could not be found in the county for this work, and while they are rigidly economical, yet every effort is put forth to make the inmates comfortable and happy. With the aid of Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie the place has become the ideal poor farm of the state. An exchange deservedly says: The superintendents of the poor of Shiawassee county for the past twelve years have a record that is hard to beat. Twelve years ago the superintendents were $5,000 "in the hole." To-day the poor commission is out of debt and the sum of $5,000 is due the superintendents from the poor fund. Twelve years ago it usually cost the county $14,000 a year to run the poor farm. The past year, regardless of the fact that the population has vastly increased during the past twelve years, the poor farm cost the county a little more than $10,000. There has been a gradual decrease for a number of years. Shiawassee County Schools HERE are in Shiawassee county one hundred twenty - four schools, inAccding both graded and rural scheools Of the former there are ten two of which, Corunna and Owosso, are city schools, the others, Bancroft, Byron, Durand, Laingsburg, Lennon, Morrice, Perry and Vernon, are village schools. Two of the ungraded schools, those at New Lothrop and Shaftsburg, have two rooms HOWARD E. SLOCUM, each and it is proposed to have County Commissioner of Schools. a second room at Henderson before the close of the year. According to the 1905 Directors' and Secretaries' Annual Reports there are in the county 8521 children of school age (between 5 and 20). Of this number 6,530 children attended school during the year. The number of teachers required for these schools was 217; while the total cost of maintaining the schools for the year was $115,239.11. It must be admitted by all that the schools are advancing and keeping pace with other lines of progress.: School houses are in much better condition than they were ten or twenty years ago. Those buildings too old or poorly constructed have been replaced by fine structures having all modern conveniences. Other buildings have been overhauled and made quite as good as new. Nearly all the schools are much better seated, are better warmed, have much more and better apparatus, have established good working school libraries, and have far better text-books than they ever before had. More than this, the teaching force of today is superior to that of bygone days. Not reflecting discredit upon the teachers of past years, who did that which was demanded of them and did their work well; nevertheless, the teacher's profession has advanced as has the physician's or the minister's. We find today's teachers better educated, reading more and better periodicals, drawing from better educational papers, attending more institutes and associations, doing more teaching from first-hand knowledge, and becoming more practical. Many of Shiawassee's teachers are taking advantage of summer sessions at our State Normals. A County Normal, free of tuition, is maintained at Owosso whose graduates go directly into the schools of the county. Examinations have grown more difficult from year to year; yet the teachers have prepared themselves to meet this demand. In conclusion, it is sufficient to say that educators from other parts of the state when visiting us have declared that our teachers, school surroundings, and school spirit are far above the average. -- ------ -- -.I Finest Residence in the County cannot tell them from the genuine sawed stone. \Mr. Campbell built the beautiful new factory for the Zimmermlan base ball bat works, and also a large cement block building for tihe Owosso Gas Company. AO l MNL I Winter Clothes -qk The above is the residence of Edwin P. Sherman, at Bancroft, and is without question the finest residence in Shiawassee county. The place must be seen to be appreciated, as the reproduction is from a small kodak picture wihch hardly does the place justice. Bancroft has a right to feel proud of it. E await your examiJ tion of our winter showing. If you desire your apparel to be distinctive, original and up - to - date in style, tailoring and fit, see our exhibit by all means. Winter Suits, Overcoats, Hats and Toggery are fresh and in full bloom. There are many new "style kinks" in this season's wear for men which we are sure will meet with your approval-Prices always right. John R. Campbell _T is evident that Jolin R. C~ampbell, of 1318 W/. Main st et Owossos is revolutionizing building material by substituting concrete hollow blocks for all building pu-poses. to tlie dav:s ot the ancients, unt~ii~i~~~i~i~~il:~~~: dC p we find thait the Egyptian ps anids were constructed of similar material, which subii ~stantiates the fact that hzouses built Of concrete hollow blocks arte tlhe cheapest and most serviceable fireproof buildings in th-e world, and instead of going dowin in decay will stand until doomsday. Mr. Campbell makes artificial stone of all designs for chimneys, porches, steps and walks, so real that you Haberdashery Your "Toggery" wants are as well looked after here as your Clothing wants. Our store is aglow with the smartest and newest ideas in Neckwear, Shirts, Hosiery, Gloves, etc. The things you'll see here are "different." Pay usa visit if only to look. MURRAY & TERBUSH OWOSSO vI. 'a, Some of the Postmasters of Shiawassee County F. D. STOWELL, Byron J. H. CLARK, New Lothrop G. W. LINDLEY, Vernon H. WV. PARKER, Bancroft E. 0. DE \V EY, Owosso E. S. UPSON, Durand ERWIN EVELETH, Corunna H- H. PULVER, Laingsburg ALTA VWATKINS, Morrice C. H. STEVENS, Perry JOHN 'TELFER, Henderson Congressman J. W. Fordney — OSEPH W. FOIORDNEY, Congressman from the Eighth district of Michigan, is not an unknown quantity. His record in congress is above reproach and he is recoganized all over the United States as the working congressman from Michigan. He has, in fact, a record for fidelity to the interests o~f his COIIStitientfS, gainedl from service in cong-)ress for the past six years or more, of which anv man ll might well be proud and which; ^l.^l-I^i the people of his district ap- t $;00 > preciate. He has (lone more ' A practical work for the better- e0 XV 0 ment of his constituency than a was done by all of the con- ^ ^i gressmen that the district has had for twenty years previous to his election. The foregoing is the substance of an editorial that ii appeared in the Journal a year or more ago, and we have seen nothingy in his acts since that l would warrant us in changing the statement in the least, unless it were to make it more emphatic. For since that time through the untiring efforts of Mr. Fordney every county ---- in his district has been given a complete sy stem of free rural delivery, the convenience and value of which is well nigh incomprehensible. His remarkable success in the legislative field can be easily understood by any ordinary observer who knows the man. Mr. Fordney is a man of robust health, genial, and not unacquainted with labor, and has for years been a man of affairs. Possessed with remarkable business foresight, be has been very successful in that line. He is honest with his constituents, careful and painstaking, while he has an energy to push things that is particularly characteristic of the man and might well bedesignated "Fordney'sPush." Beforegoinginto anything of importance he looks the matter over calmly and carefully and then goes at it in a Rooseveltian manner wijth his whole heart and soul. While Cong Cessman ~rdnev h~as not been idle in confokined toer the affairs of h dis distrit, who believe his faithful-less ness to duty, his eminent services to hin assisting in state andetcountry, should be rewarded by promotion to the United States Senate. His experience inat national problemslegislation, his well known integrity always biity, wcredit his large store of practical himselfnse, wouland make district. x The friends of the beet sugar not only a popular senator bua debt a man of power an influence that would be wielded for the membettermentd for hisof the state and nation.energetic and successful efforts in saving it frotn utter ruin. There is no question but that Congressman Fordney can hold his seat in the Popular branch of congress as long as he desires. Neverthe ____ __ _ ____~_____ ____ _ __ _ ---- ------------- ------- I Registered Holstein Friesian Cattle The Best Dairy Herd in Central Michigan..... Duroc Jersey Swine. Stock for Sale Peaches, Pears and Plums in Season CHANDLER FARM, Corunna aee S- Mr s C —*1 H e, vf it g o Representative Charles E. Ward ON. CHARLES E. WARD, our representative, does not need an introduction to the people whom he has served so ably and well in the state legislature during the past four years. Scholar, orator and parliamentarianall may be accredited to the genial member from Shiawassee. The same zeal and ambition that inspired Mr. Ward in his boyhood days to surmount and overcome trials and difficulties still predominate, and these qualities are strengthened by the conservatism - i0 > of the man. l Mr.Ward was born in DuQuoin, G |HBi Perry county, Illinois, April 26, 1873, He graduated from the high school of his home city in 1891, the next year entering the law department of the University of Michigan, where he was I B graduated in 1894. Shortly after-: wards he located in Bancroft and on B September 17th, 1895, was married to Miss Mary L. Sherman, daughter of Hon. Roger Sherman, of that place. For a number of years Mr. Ward 1 has been cashier of the Exchange Bank, during which time he was also _ one of the leaders in republican politics in this county, and in 1902 was elected a member of the state legislature. Mr. Ward's first term was not marked by any especial achievements, but by quiet attention to the needs of Shiawassee county he served her people well and made many staunch friends among his fellow members. The appreciation of the worth of the man was shown by the people of his district when he was returned to the House by the handsome plurality of 2,510, and his popularity and strength in that assembly was -manifested by his being selected as chairman of the committee on Ways and Means. This committee, by reason of its handling all state appropriations, is probably the nearest to the interests of the people of the state at large, and Mr. Ward proved to be all that his friends claimed for him in ttre lines of conservatism, uprightness and business ability. H. H. Nimmo, staff reporter for the Scripps papers, in his " Snapshots " of the legislators, has this to say of our representative: " Legislatively, personally and socially, Ward is as big a man as there is among the men. of '05." Mr. Ward is prominently mentioned as a candidate for speaker of the House of 1907, and he would be undoubtedly a most formidable candidate. The people of Shiawassee county are justified in the pride and satisfaction they take in the splendid record their representative has made at the capitol. Sheriff Warren Jarrad. -- HERIFF WARREN JAPRAD, whose picture is given on this page, was a citizen of Antrim township, which is noted for not having a village within its borders. It is purely an agricultural township and its men are known for rugged honesty, sterling worth and industrious habits. From the time that staunch, capable and honest pioneer, Alien Beard, served as supervisor, his successors have been men of like caliber. There was no exception to the rule when Warren Jarrad was elected to that office and served for five years with honor and credit to himself and the township, until he resigned to accept the office of sheriff of Shiawassee county. Mr. Jarrad was nominated by the democratic party but was elected by the republicans, so that both parties can justly claim him as their sheriff, he having run ahead of his ticket 1940 hodem b votes. The sheriff was never an active partisan in politics, which with his good record as a supervisor, gave him many republican votes. He is a genial man to meet. active and vigilant in the discharge of his official duties. His conduct of the office has been such that no criticism has been offered, except some of his political opponents have expressed their opinion that the bill for the board of prisoners was rather large. That is true, but it should be remembered that he has had a large number of boarders, which would surely account for a large bill. His friends believe that at the end of the first year he will be able to show a reduction of four or five thousand dollars in the expense of running the sheriff's office from that of the preceding year. The people expect that he will use every effort in that direction and we trust they will not be disappointed. Upon assuming the office last January, Sheriff Jarrad showed good abusiness foresight by appointing W. M.l, l l l in Case, of Owosso, as his under sheriff, thus giving the metropolis of the county an e ff icient and tried officer. Durand, hJasf; l the railroad center of the county, is Jarrad, withotdb another place where an experienced offi-: l cer is needed. Owing to its being a I~ junction of the trunk lines, many trains rpassing out daily, it makes a most convenient place for the crooks who have committed some depredation in the county to catch some outgoing freight and make their escape. Eben Hovey was chosen as a deputy for this important place, and a more wide awake and " s | painstaking officer would have been hard to find. So it llas been with all of his selections, which have been exceptionally good. In order that his time might be given to his official duties, the sheriff early in his term secured the services of Ward L. Tilden, of Vernon, who is a competent and fine young man, to take charge of the books and records of his office. Mr. Tilden has looked after these matters carefully and intelligently. Mrs. Jarrad, without doubt, would prefer her pleasant home on the farm to being matron of the county bastile, yet she is a model matron and does much to assist her husband in looking after matters at the sheriff's home. County Treasurer A. H. Northway ICIHE people of Shiawassee county made no mistake A when they elected Albert H. Northway county treasurer three years ago. He has proved himself a valuable man for public service, and his in,Genesee cuny Nov. 29, 1856, coming to Shawasscee the North and South. With the exception of two years wassee county, and up to the time he was elected county treasurer he was a prosperous merchant of Owosso. He _ _ has fulfilled his official obligations so satisfactorily that if _ he should again be a candidate for office he will have the unanimous support of the county. A. H*vNORTHWAY Mlr. Roy Northway,-the deputy treasurer, is a son of ROY NORTHWAY our treasurer, and is well qualified for the position which he holds. He took up the duties of deputy treasurer immediately manner which is a characteristic of his father, and is careful and upon the retirement of Mr. Colby. Roy posesses that courteous painstaking to a marked degree.:I Register of Deeds J. D. Royce -- UR REGISTER OF DEEDS, J. D. Royce, who is serving his fifth term in that office, was born near Byron, where he attended the district school and the. high school at Byron. School teaching in those days had an attraction for bright young men and Mr. Royce availed himself of the opportunities of the times and during the winter seasons taught the young idea how to shoot, also receiving that discipline that has done much for the advancement of young men. Afterwards he clerked in a store, traveled as a salesmen, and finally embarked in the dry goods business in Byron. While living in Byron he served as trustee, recorder and president of the village, also as a member of the board of education and clerk of the township. For four years he served as postmaster of Byron. In all of these positions he served with fidelity and credit, giving the offices conscientious attention and winning the hearty approbation of his fellow citizens. In 1896 he was elected register of deeds, which position he is still holding with credit and honor. There have been in the past some good men who have held that office, and Mr. Royce stands today the peer of any of his predecessors. Mr. Royce is a genial, whole souled man, accurate in business matters, accommodating to the public and strictly honest in his dealings. He is at present Eminent Commander of Corunna Commandery of Knights Templar and stands high with the Masonic fraternity. No man is better known in the county than Register Royce and none more popular, and should the occasion arise it would be a pleasure for the people of the county to further honor him. County Clerk John Y. Martin OHN Y. MARTIN is one of the most popular clerks that Shiawassee county has ever had and justly deserves this high degree of appreciation. Mr. Martin was born in Caledonia township, JuLne 8, 1863, where he attended the district school, afterwards attending the Corunna high school. He taught school for a while and clerked in a store for a short time, but most of his time was spent upon the farm. In 1889 he purchased a farm, but afterwards sold it and bought the old homestead. In 1893 he was elected supervisor, which office lie held for eight years, or until he assumed the office of county clerk, January, 1901. Mr. Martin is now serving his third term as county clerk and the people lhave had a good opportunity of judging his fitness for the position, and the large vote he received last fall would indicate that his work has been satisfactory. Mr. Martin's success in the various offices he has hield is due to the fact that he had prepared himself by a go( d education, by building a good character and by his universal courtesy to all. In fact he brought intelligence and honesty of purpose to the office and the result is that lie is one of the most popular officials that ever served the public. The republican party, following precedent, will renominate and re-elect him in 1906 to the office that he has so faithfully filled. Prosecuting Attorney Charles M. Hamper - HARLES MASON HAMPER was born at Fenton, Michigan, July 18th, 1870, and after finishing a high school course, entered the University of Michigan, graduating from the law department in 1891. After several years of valuable experience in the office of the county attorney in the city of Chicago, he located 1 in Owosso, in 1897, [where he has demonstrated his ability as a 1 lawyer by building up a lucrative W^^^JB I;fd0 practic. i In 1904 he was elected to the office of prosecuting attorney of Shiawassee county, and during his service in that office has established a reputation as a conservative and painstaking official, anxious to discharge the duties of the office at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayers, but sparing no labor or time in performing the many tasks devolving upon him in a thorough and vigorous manner. There are other qualities also which are worth considering. Mr. Hamper is a pleasing speaker with a direct, forciful manner, which appeals to a jury. This has been repeatedly shown in his legal work. He is regarded as one of the best orators in the county, either on the platform or before a jury. He is a thorough student, moreover, neglecting no opportunith to beco me better read, l thas count, andespeciall wit nohqesto not only in the literature of his profession, but along lines of general culture as well. He believes in continual growth rather than ~sa ~-~in any settling down which is but the beginning of decay. M H Mr. Hamper is a leader in the lrepublican partyl, and is a favorit with the young men throughout the county, and especially with the members of the legal fraternity. That he is a pleasant man to meet socially goes without saying with -~s~B~1all who know him. Genial, affable, sympathetic, he is in every way a pleasing gentleman, and is making a successfulyand satisfactory prosecutor for the county, as his first year's service has proven. W~ith the enviable record he has made, there can be no question that Mr. Hamper will receive the unanimous renomination for the office he now holds, and re-elected by an increased majority. _~ ___ _I _ ay;!**.ar r US':v w v iw sir aT^sc:w ayS* WfS) 3^ > Guns and Ammunition t Automobiles Bicycles, Tires and Sundries i; and a full line of g SPORTING % a...GOODS... S ISa - 1 First-Class Repair Shop in Connection. Step |j I- in and take a Look at our New Store. i D. F. Blair & Son S i Union Phone 195. OWOSSO 119 W. Main St. g Judge of Probate Matthew Bush UDGE Matthew Bush, who will have served the county of Shiawassee for twenty years as judge of probate when his present term expires, is probably as well and favorably known as any man in the county. That public office is a public trust has been practically demonstrated in his conduct of the office. No probate Judge is better known in the state, he: 01 " having served as president ofut the state association of pro- b rvse bteu m bate iudges. His judgment:: has been frequently sought _ s by his brother judges of the state in important matters. He has a natural legal frh mind, improved by study, and his construction of the statutese rl t t r m is seldom if ever at fault, in fact, no decision of his has ever been reversed by the supreme court. Judge Bush has a family of seven boys and one girl, and this is not his only Rooseveltian feature, as he believes in a square and honest deal. This is what has gained for him a strong popularity and the people are reluctant to relieve him of the office of judge of probate. In other words, the people know when they have a good thing and will not let go. The widows and orphans have a true friend in Judge Bush. The oldest son, Walter Bush, has entered into a co-partnership with his father, Judge Bush, under the firm name of Bush & Bush. Walter Bush is a graduate from the Detroit Law College and is well equipped for the practice of law. Charles W. Shipman HARLES W. SHIPMAN, the subject of this sketch, is one of the prominent men of Shiawassee county and is well known for his hichl character and good citizenship. Mr. Shipman was born November 1, 1848, in Niagara county, New York. In 1853 his parents molved to Michigan, settling in Venice township, at that time an almost unbroken wilderness, which now contains some of the ver-v t),-st Supervisor Fred S. Ruggles NE of our eminent and most efficient men is Doctor Fred S. Kuggles, of Byron. Dr. Ruggles is a New Englander by birth, but hlas resided in Byron, this.county, for the past twenty-tllree years, and lhas by his skill as a physician and surgeon, his popularity as a man and citizen and his success in the political arena, made his name familiar in almost every home in the county. Dr. Ruggles was educated in one of the many academys which are so common in New England and which prepared him to enter the classical department at Dartmouth College, but he came to Michigan and graduated from the medical department of our beloved University in the class of 1881. The doctor located in Byron and there has never been a nighlit too cold nor a call so humble that Doctor Ruggles did not respond. He is a member of the state and county medical societies, a Master Mason, Knight of the Maccabees, and a leader in republican political affairs. Dr. Ruggles has served his village as president for ten years, his first term being in 1888; president of the board of education, and has held the office of supervisor since 1899. At the April meeting of the county board of supervisors he was unanimously chosen chairman, a fitting honor for the able service rendered the county. As chairman of the board hlie lhas presided with dignity and absolute impartiality, His selection of standing committees was particularly satisfactory to the members, and the good work of the board proves that he made no mistakes in the appointments. In ability, Dr. Ruggles stands with the ablest of the county, and his name is being strongly suggested as a candidate for representate in the state legislature. He is a vote getter, as farms in tale county. His parents belonged to tlhat rugged pioneer stock that has made Michigan famous for noble, honorable and industrious men and women. In 1873 Mr. Shipman was married to Mliss Mllary J. Emory, who likewise was from Niagara county, N. Y. Tlhey are the parents of four children, Clark W., who is now superintending schools at Highland Park, near Chicago; Sidney J., who is on the farm, and Celia H. and Seymour, who are still at the parental home. For over fifty years Mrl. Shipnman lias lived in Venice and has seen the county grow froin sparsely settled commuLnities and still more sparsely cultivated lands to one of the most populous and best cultivated counties in the state, as well as one of the most prosperous. And with hier superior district, village and city schools, has brought that intelligence to her citizens that is not exceeded by any other county. To this grand upbuilding Mr. Shipman has been of no little assistance. A man of convictions, with broad views and keen foresight and a conscientious desire to better conditions, a man not afraid of labor or trouble, he has accomplished much. Honorable in all of his dealings, with a practical sympathy for those in distress, he has won the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens. None stand higher in the esteem of the people of the county than Mr. Shipman. He has never been an office seeker although he has held township offices and ably represented his township on the board of supervisors for three terms. Three years ago his name was prominently mentioned for the office of county treasurer by his friends throughout the county, but as there were several other candidates, and being always a lover of harmony in the party with which he affiliates, he declined to he a candidate. Already has his name been mentioned as the successor of County Treasurer Northway and there is but little doubt that his will be tlhe only name presented before the convention. It would be a tribute of respect of which he is fully worthy. has been evidenced in his township. In 1899 he was elected supervisor over the democratic war horse and has been re-elected five times with increased majorities, until he has made Burns a strong republican township. His nomination for representative would mean his election, which would insure a bright, active and painstaking member to represent old Shiawassee in the halls of legislation. - - -- — n- - - - --- - - - - D THE OWOSSO BOILER WORKS i | Operated by Aid. J. H. Brandel, of the Third Ward I was This is one-of On -osso's substantial institutions, employing from eight to fifteen men, and is one of the best equipped shops in central Michigan for the manufacture and repairing of Steam Boilers. InI fact Mr. 1 11 | | Brandel can make anything you might wish in Boiler or Sheet Iron f -;fMi fi | work. His specia ty is Steel Culverts, for which there is a growing I demnand, and his business S piece of wvork. Its welght fi has rapidlt v increased. ""I~I 'Mr. Brandel has just completed a largfe steel t~ 1~~~ culvert contract at MarshaSu, W iichignan. This steel culvert is 9x18 feet and was alvery particular piece of work. Its weight was 8,785 pounds and it was installed by Mr. BrandeY~ with perfect satisfaction. South MWashiltigto" St. Owosso, Nllichigani Warren Pierpont Chas. E. Rigley, Jr., Sec'y Estey Mfg. Co. _~AREN PI E RPONT, city attorney of lon Owo sso, and a r in- p n h member of the Shiawassee county bar, graduated from e the law department of the University of Michigan in in the class of 1895. He W~i~iI~iiiam,~,~,j~ Mar commenced the practice of law in Owosso, and in 1896 was elected circuit court commissioner of Shiawassee county and was re| elected in 1898, serving four years with credit and honor. Mr. Pierpont is a republican in politics, and has done good service for the party during the recent campaigns. He is the law partner of Hon. William Ml. Kilpatrick and the firm has a good law practice. Attorney Pierpont is well versed in the law, industrious and honorable, consequently popular with his fellow citizens and has bright prospects for future advancements. -- D. RIGLEY, as he is better known, has lived in Owosso, all his life, and has reached his present position after working in several departments of the company's extensive plant. Mr. Rigley is thirty years of age, and takes an active interest in politics, serving at the present time as alderman of the fourth ward. He has the best interests of the city at heart and has established a good record for honesty and square dealing in handling the city's business. r ON Corunna Journal Printing Binding ^ f Engraving Embossing p %h Have You Tried the Corunna Journal? Mr. H. C. Walker F THERE is any youngx business man in Shiawassee county who is deserving of special mention for the success he has made, it is Mr. H. C. Walker, of whom a good likeness is presented herewith. Mr. WTalker came to Byron five years ago, engaging in the grocery business on a r FRANK D. MOFFATT HI LE Frank D. Moffatt, the does not make pretentions to a monopoly of the best material, yet he does claim, with all due modesty, that the material he selects for his customers cannot be excelled in the world. Mr. Moffatt has been building men's clothing in Owosso for the past twenty years, and I j simall scale. Froml the start his business has been a decided success, he seeming'- to possess an enviable faculty for handling' customers,. an eye for neatness in displaving' his goods and excellent judg-ment in buying. He handled nothing- but the best goods that could be obtained, did hby everv patron as he agreed to do, and insisted on a strictly cash business. He still adheres to those sound business principles that have made his business a success. One year ago Mr. Walker put in an excellent stock of boots, shoes, rubber goods, gents' furnishings and clothing, so that he now occupies a large double store, and the volume of his business would be a credit to any merchant in a city of two thousand inhabitants. The neatness of Mr. Walker's stores and the good judgment shown in the management of his business are matters of much favorable commlnent by the traveling salesmen who pass through, and both Mr. Walker and his business are looked upon with much pride by the people of Byron. has by square dealing built up an extensive trade throughout Central Michigan. He carries the largest stock of imported and domestic goods in the county, and has all work done under his personal supervision. Mr. Moffatt offers a rich assortment of everything new in the tailoring line and extends a cordial invitation for you all to call and see the latest creations in men's wear, and will accord you all a courteous reception. I Corunna Journal t6gi Printing Binding goC p Engraving Embossing - -- 1 - v 113 S. Washington St., Owosso, Michigan ol - - -\ ^ / I I f i i iI i i i I I I i i i i i I 1 i i Ii i i Ii i i i I i i i II i It \ wIn I iiI I I OWO S S, M I C H I G A N THE MOST MODERN AND BEST EQUIPPED PLANT IN THE STATE \ i i I i r ii i i i i i i i i i i Ii ) i With our increased storage facilities we handle your beets without delay -a can Prepare some land for beets and try a few acres if you have not already raised them The experience of the past two years has shown that you need not be afraid of-the "labor question," as we have supplied growers with help wherever needed, notwitnstanding unfavorable weather conditions. YOUR NEIGHBORS MAKE MONEY GROWING BEETS. WHY DON'T YOU? r 1 isc> mmZ ML OWOSSO SUGAR COMPANY - \ ^ I___ ^ _; ~ ---- -----— ~ --- —---------------- --- ------------------ ir p - k iq ~ %k-,MM — - Michigan Railway and Light Company OWOSSO, MICHIGAN E wish to inform the public, generally, throughout the county and especially in the townships of | f AOwosso, Caledonia, Venice, Shiawlassee and Vernon, that this company, which has been in| " corporated under the name of the ''M.ichigan Railway and Liglit Company," will extend the old Owosso and Corunna Electric Railway from Corunna to L)urand, through Vernon, running over its private right of way from Corunna to Dur.and, except through the village of Vernon. The entire line from Owosso to Durand will be thoroughly first-class and will operate large, heavy cars, capable of high speed, so as to give the best of service to the public. These cars, or special express cars, will give an efficient express service, and the company wishes to suggest to the minds of the farmers along the railway that they will find it particularly useful in carrying truck and all garden, farm and dairy produce to the several markets along the lihe, as it is expected to have the line in operation early in the summer of 1906. The company hopes that the farmers generally will avail themselves of this express service to so easily and quickly market their products and give special attention to truck farming, dairy, etc., the coming year. Not least of the many advantages that this railway will afford the traveling public generally throughout the county will be a ready opportunity of enjoying the beautiful Hugh McCurdy Park at Corunna, which is so very popular for picnics and other gatherings of every nature, including the attractive evening performances at the Park Casino. dft 49 ) ( a% ~ v L _ ___ m rp ^q _ I ___-__ Corunna Journal for Neat Printing of all kinds ___ _ — --- —-----— --- —-. --- —--------- Company H., 3rd Michigan Infantry OMPANY H, Third Michigan Infantry, the only military organization in Shiawassee county, was Inusterecd into the state service October 28th, 1891, and its record for fourteen years in peace aind in war lias been suLchl as to merit the approbation of the citizens of the county and the officers high in authority. We are pleased to presetnt herewith excellent cuts and short sketches of some of tile mIen whilo have had much to do with winning an enviable reputation for Company H. AJOR GEO. B. McCAUGHNA, commanding thle Second Battalion, Third Michigan Infantry, in civil life is judge of Owosso's municipal court. He received his Imilitary training during three years and four months spent on the frontier with the famous Seventh United States Cavalry. He was made a private in the Owosso company December 18th, 1894; corporal in 1896; captain, 1899, and major, 1903. A member of the Michigan team of twelve riflemen at the national competition, 1903-04-05. It was during his command that Co. H. took rank amongst the first companies in the state, which position it holds. APTAIN CARLOS H. HANKS, Chaplain of the Third Michigan Infantry, and pastor of the First Congregational church of Owosso, entered the military service in 1896, as chaplain of the First Ohio Light Artillery, and served in a similar capacity during thle Spanish-American war with the Tenth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was made chaplain of the Third Michigan Infantry March 21st, 1902. That he is well qulalifit-d for the position is evident from the fact that he is loved and respected by every man in the Michigan Brigade. APTAIN ZENAS H. ROSS (retired) was a private in the the company when it was mustered in, October 28, 1891; a corporal in 1892; sergeant in 1893; second lieutenant, 1896; first lieutenant, 1899; captain, 1903, and by reason of a deplorable accident, April 14th, 1905, which disqualified him for active service, he was forced to go on the retired list, much to tile sorrow and regret of the men of his command and the officers of the entire brigade. Captain Ross is at present employed by the Ann Arbor Railway Company as ticket agent. -APTAIN WILLARD M. CASE, the present commander of Company H, and under sheriff of Shiawassee county, also came up from the ranks, being a private in 1892; corporal, 1893; sergeant, 1894; second lieutenant, 1898, during the Spanish-American war; first lieutenant, 1903, and captain in 1905, and a member of the Michigan rifle team in 1904-05. Captain Case enjoys the distinction of being one of the best informed drill masters and tacticians in the Michigan brigade. Officers of Company H., Third Michigan Infantry CAPT, CARLOS H. HA NKS (Chaplain) CAPT. ZENAS H. ROSS (Retired) MAJOR GEORGE B. MCCAUGHNA CAPT. WILLARD M. CASE FIRST LIEUT. FRED E. VAN DYNE FIRST LIEUT. MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS SECOND LIEUT. GEO. M. HUNT IRST LIEUTENANT FRED E. VAN DYNE, employed for years by the Owosso Casket Company, was made a private in 1896, corporal in 1899, sergeant in 1901, second lieutenant 1903, and first lieutenant in 1905. Lieutenant Van Dyne has won his promotion by hard work and is one of the most popular young officers of the regiment. ECOND LIEUTENANT GEORGE M. HUNT, municipal constable of Owosso, was a private in 1896, a musician during the Spanish-American war, corporal in 1900, sergeant in 1901, first sergeant in 1904, and second lieutenant in 1905. He was a member of the Michigan rifle team in 1904-05. — IRST LIEUTENANT MICHAEL J. PHILLIPS, city editor of the Owosso Press-American, was a private in 1896 and served as suchi during the Spanish-American war, where he volunteered as a sharpshooter at the battle of Agnadores, before Santiago, and received therefor mention for distinguished service. He was a corporal in 1900; sergeant, 1893, and was appointed first lieutenant and battalion adjutant of Major McCaughna's battalion in 1903. Lieutenant Phillips is a writer of ability, many of his short stories having been published by the McClure syndicate. ___ __ ____1_1__1_1_1__1____ _1__ —__ -— _ -_ CITY OF OWOSSO iHE pioneers of this city inform us that Owosso means "beautiful spot." It does not require the word of an artist to tell one that the Indian interpretation of the word is the true one and that the city of Owosso is all that the word implies. What with the magnificent shade (Owosso is often called the "Maple City"), handsome homes and well kept lawns, wide streets and handsome churches, is lacking to make Owosso a "beautiful spot"? Originally an Indian camping ground, Owosso to-day shows small evidences, indeed, of ever having been a "primitive" place. The wheels and hum of industry have been going ulation over 3,000. The division was more than welcome back, as the Ann Arbor employes spend thousands of dollars here every month, and are besides an excellent class of people. Financial depressions have not been so bad in many years that the industries or business houses felt the hard times seriously. Back in '93, when banks and manufacturing institutions were hard pressed, everything ran smoothly in Owosso through it all. To-day Owosso is a typical modern small city. With waterworks gradually branching out under the greater part of the city, a sewerage system far better than most cities of the size can boast of, gas, electric lights, two miles of fine paving, a Washington Street, Owosso, Looking North from Main Street. so many years in Owosso that except at the timnes of the meetings of the pioneer society one scarcely ever thinks of that time when the city was a trading post. Few of the pioneers are left, and the present population is too busy nowadays with the hustle of business to think much of the past. Instead of that past, truly romantic in a large measure, Owosso is to-day a city of nearly 11,000 inhabitants, a busy, bustling, industrial center. It has had a steady growth since 1879, when the enterprise of a few business men became active. The impetus given industries then has not died out to this day. There has never been a boom in Owosso, as that big sounding word is understood in some places. Owosso has never had but one set back, but from the time D. M. Estey built his first furniture factory until the present day the city has enjoyed a steady prosperity. When the Ann Arbor railroad division was moved to Durand some ten years ago there was a notable slackening of trade around town. The town missed the railroad men, but managed to pull along well. New industries came in, more people came with them, and trade became better again, so that when the division came back from Durand last spring Owosso had not only recovered from the great shock, and had not only held her own, but had increased in pop system of cement sidewalks in front of a large majority of the homes of the city, elegant schools and beautiful churches, efficient fire department, to say nothing of railroad facilities, Owosso is a city that takes second place to but few in Michigan. The Owosso & Corunna Electric Company maintains an electric line between West Owosso and Corunna, which affords very good service, and which ere many months have passed will be extended to Durand. One of the excellent things about Owosso is the fact that the city draws a fine trade from a rich farming community lying in all directions for many miles. It is a rural population that is about the average in intelligence, thrift and wealth. Owosso has always been ready to encourage the farmer to come here to trade, and the manufacturers to make his wares. Much substantial aid has been given manufacturers, in fact, all the large factories are bonus concerns. In return the recipients of bonuses have nearly always been loyal to Owosso and have given a good account of themselves. To-day but one factory in the city is idle. The Laverock Screen Door and Window Co. suffered a loss by fire a few weeks ago. Now, when the company was planning to resume business, along comes a The City of Owosso representative of the screen door trust and bags a controlling interest of the stock. It is generally understood that the plant will be dismantled. As less than twenty men were employed in the factory, Owosso's loss is not extensive. Estey Factory A.............................................................................. 250 Estey Factory B.......................................................... 180 O w osso M fg. C o., screen doors.............................................................. 250 R ob b in s T able C o....................................................................................... 125 The First House in Owosso. From a Painting by Mrs. J. Shout, of Corunna Owosso's industries are larger in size than in numbers. let us enumerate them: Ann Arbor Railroad shops, number of employes........................... 245 Ann Arbor trainmen, etc........................................ 265 O wosso C arriage Co.. —..................................................... --- - 100 Owosso Casket Co..................................... -100 W oodard Furniture C o................................................................... 175 Besides numerous spoke, handle, base ball bat, knitting and -,4 % iv I ANOTHER NEW INDURTRY FOR OWOSSO HE Federal Merchandise Company, of Chicago, builders of Gentlemen's and Ladies' Clothing, have recently opened a beautiful branch store in Owosso, at 111 Exchangre street. Bearing in mind that this is one of the best houses of its kind in existance, Owosso should feel com-plimented and the enterprising company should have a liberal patronage. They are making a special offer to the public of a fine assortment of staple and useful merchandise for S18, or less than half its regular value. The order contains the highest grade of domestic and imported suitings and we believe the purchaser cannot help appreciating its value and object, as the order is put forward solely for advertising'. The company will not allow more than one order to a family. They issue a beautiful catalogue of 64 pages, giving illustrations and description of latest styles of men's and ladies' tailor-made garments. & lth | - S hadno one t se n We maec a speciast lA CALLe g t one of the Leading Mlichigan. Our Graduates are all holding responsible positions, in fact, we have had - a great many calls for bookkeepers and 0 stenographers we could not fill, because we had no one to send. We make a specialty CLASS IN RAPID CALCULATION of preparing teachers of the Commercial and Shorthand branches for the public and private schools. The salary for these positions is good, and the demand far greater than the supply. If you wish to increase your earning powers, by becoming a competent bookkeeper, stenographer, or teacher of the Commercial and Shorthand branches, you should take a course at the Owosso Business College. I SECIO O -| SEND FOR OUR BEAUTI- lW FUL NEW CATALOG................___............. D. A. REAGH,..Principal |_ 'W. C. NVOLLASTON, Secretaryl_ UNION PHONE NO. 519 SECTION OF ACTUAL BUSINESS DEPARTMENT j - - Atfcia Sofe ork Including Building Blocks, Coping for.Cem' r L ts, Columns^ li n Fancy- Brick, Etc, mnE manufacture our blocks in either the hollow or solid as preferred. We make any block from 2 to-24 inches in length, |^|and any special designs desired. It will pay you to consider using our product, as you will find it much cheaper and in every way equal to any other material. We make your brick and artificial stone on your building ground, which will be found ** a great advantage to you, For specimens of our work see the following recently put up with our product: The Adelain Flat, Owosso; residence of J. C. Quayle, Corunna; residence F. C. Brown, Corunna; -residence of A. T. Phillips-, Owosso; residence of A. Demund, Owosso. We are now making blocks for a $4,000 residence for Ged. Pardee, of Owosso. -__... ESTIMATES ON APPLICATION Office and Plant on Old osoodard Factory Site, Cor. Main & C nater Sts, Owosso The City of Owosso other kinds of factories. Every man in the city has so much employment throughout the year that poverty is scarcely known. Indeed, the necessary charitable work of the city finds expression through the Dorcas Home, an institution for indigent children. Owosso is particularly well favored with schools. Graduates of the high school enter the University of M\ichigan and standard. He is assisted by a corps of forty-five teachers. Owosso should certainly be good, because there are thirteen churches in the city, as follows: First Melhodist, Asbury Metliodist, Corunna Avenue Methodist, Free Methodist, Congregational, Baptist, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, Disciple, St. Jollnnis Evangelical. Salems Lutheran, Evangelical and Christian Science. II __ CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH ' FIRST M. E. CHURCH BAPTIST CHURCH other leading institutions without examination. The Central, Emerson, Washington, and Bryant schools (the last named being used this year for the first), are all favorably located and represent an investment of upwards of $175,000, and all are comparatively new. J. W. Simmons, the superintendent, is one of the leading educators of the state, and being a competent business man as well, keeps the school work up to a high Socially Owosso is very much in it. All of the best known fraternal societies, Knights Templar, Masons, Knights of Pythias, the Elks, Modern Woodmen, Oddfellows, Maccabees, etc., to the number of twenty-five, are well represented. The ladies have their various orders, and during the cold season particularly, social affairs are rampant. The Elks and Oddfellows are the only lodges owning their own rooms. The Elks have one of I 1 RENTSCHLER P H 0 T 0 G R A P H E R COPIES AND ENLARGEMENTS All Negatives Preserved. Duplicates can be obtained at any lime. Studio 107 N. Washington St. Owosso Sudio,UNION PHONE NO. 91 Ow I I REV. P. J. SLANE PASTOR ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, OWOSSO y ^ J BURNETT KNITTINGW. E HALL & SON HEN W. COMPANY E. Hall & Son purchased the iEW n man ufacttrineg concerns in old established gs Michigan have made as great general merprogress as the Burnett Knit- chandise busiting Company in the manufacturing of ness of HookWool Socks. The busilless of this en- b t his of an l meant the reeincreasing since its establishment fouris county p years ago. he oarders fo this yla IHals vassot eo - tf o output and ans charge of the dr o lat ys ady goods fo all | cordersnar Astill cming i. THal daesnds oisn s n h p a r E L -ls itere catering inres for the busnet thisr.W.E Hl eaux vic preiden Mr.C. E Burett, M |counhaety. largerrldlvr.wgnwhi bsierear managtementer, Mr. W.iu E. peretcnnience in thtoutypepe.er Frieseke and Ald.. L. Nichols. | wHoeale' s ronEr. stejuirmme h Hal presdm, and actis charg of the drybsneseals i oby goods, fort all secretary andtreasurer, M. Julius ahgeat condavertiiencetg. cutypepe r Freee n l.A.L icosHalsonErlFith juno mebroih fim an a hreo hdygos ot n ! _-_~- ~ — -- -- — ~ ~~ - ~ --- —~ — -— C -- - I~ -kCL~~ ~ -I- L ---L t-t~~I~ k~LCy I eace 1EAUERS IN Sporting Goods, Etc. COMPLETE LINE OF Furniture and House Furnishings LARGEST STOCK OF THE KIND IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN, OCCUPYING NINE FLOORS. Passenger Elevator Service From Top to Bottom. | WE INVITE YOU TO CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK tAd ICENSED EMBIMERS AND FUNERAL DIR~GTORS F 100 and 102 North Washington Street OWOSSO, - - - MICHIGAN - ---- - -- -H e A ---- Ct-l-I CS-y —L -~ — ---— ~- ~~- - - ' --— t-~~rCCCyyCC~y4Ill~~ the most elegant lodge homes in the state, completed within the year. No city in the state can boast of better railroad facilities than Owosso. The Ann Arbor, the Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee, Michigan Central, and Toledo, Saginaw & Muskegon, roads pass through the city. Any point in the state is easy of access from Owosso because of the various directions these roads take from Owosso as a center. What Owosso Needs Owosso is conceded by all visitors to be a leader among the small cities of the state, yet even Owosso people do not claim their city is perfect. Several things are needed. Some of them are: 1. That public building, so badly needed and so long promised. 2. A public park, even though a small one. 3. Another good hotel. 4. A real opera house. 5. Two miles of macadam paving. 6. Three new depots, or one union depot. 7. A few more factories. 8. A new city hall building. 9. A capitalist looking for a good investment to build many modern residences to rent for from $12 to $16 a month. H. J. D. - -~LY CCI Lk C- — ~C~k CICCIVC — '- - L — -~ ----C~~ ~ C~VIIC~ CelC~l~hCCAV~~ A. HARTWELL F there is an authority on drainage and tile ditching in Shiawassee county the honor should rest on "Daddy Hartwell," of Byron, who is not only in a measure responsible for our good roadways, but has made more miles of tile and open drainage than any other man in Shiawassee county. Besides being a man of honor and integrity, and enjoying the esteem of all who know him, his services are always in demand. Mr. Hartwell's work is strongly indorsed by the county drain commissioners, who commend him to all parties anticipating tile or open ditch drainage. A0n =00 - - - : r -::::-::: - - I -. |:? CITY OF CORUNNA w HE city of Corunna, the county seat of Shiawassee, has an area of four square miles in the form of a square, of which the southwest corner is a little more than a mile from the geographical center of the county. The Shiawassee river passes through it a little north of its center, flowing from east to west, and furnishing an excellent water power, some of which is used to run the machinery of the Corunna flouring mills. It was formerly used for a saw mill power and woolen mill. The first settlements in Corunna were promoted and its original plat as a village was laid out by an association of pro In 1843 a frame building was erected at the corner of Woodworth and Fraser streets for the holding of the sessions of the court. The building is still standing, south of the Baptist church, and has been used as a parsonage. Samuel W. Cooper, a mill wright, came in 1842 and superintended the erection of a saw mill, and in 1843 took charge of the erection of a flouring mill. Corunna was incorporated as a village in 1858, Alexander McArtlhur being its first president, and was incorporated into a city in 1869 and Alexander McArthur was elected as its first mavor. Looking North from State St., at time of Laying the Corner Stone for the New Court House prietors of land on which it was located. The association was known as the Shiawassee County Seat Company. It was composed of six men, of whom Alexander McArthur was the leading man. The association was formed in 1836, none of the members being residents of the town at that time. In 1838, Alexander McArthur moved here as agent for the company. However, in 1836 Capt. John Davids was appointed agent and erected a log house for the company, which was the first building in Corunna and was built on the south side of the river on the lot now owned by Mrs. Matthew Cross. Mr. McArthulr came as before stated in 1838 and occupied the house. He erected and operated a saw mill that year and it aided very materially in the building of houses. Stephen Hawkins came also in 1838, Simon Z. Kenyon a year later. The first school house was erected in 1842 on the grounds where the present handsome structure stands. The same year Joseph Clement opened a blacksmith shop. Andrew and Luke Parsons came previous to this, both being lawyers. Andrew Parsons was the first clerk of Shiawassee county, and afterwards served in the state legislature, and served as governor of Michigan in 1853-55. In the manufacturing business Corunna has been somewhat erratic. It could formerly boast of two saw mills, woolen mill, foundry, planing mill, handle factory, spoke factory, carriage shop, charcoal kilns, and even a car factory, all of which have passed away as the country was improved and largely capitalized corporations making the business at this place unprofitable. In this brief article it was not our intention to write so much of the past, but of the present. Corunna of today has several things that her citizens are justly proud of. The first of which is the natural good sanitary condition of the locality. It is remarkable that while other cities, villages, and townships even, have had their periodical epidemics of contagious diseases, the city of Corunna has been exeptionally free from their contaminating influence. The city is builded on land that naturally slopes to the river, making the drainage sufficient to remove all ordinary impurities. This happily healthy condition of itself makes it a desirable place for a residence and is attracting a good many people within its boundariers. A great attaaction is the Corunna public schools. From an early date Corunna has been acknowledged as the leading The City of Corunna educational center of the county. To be sure there are larger schools, but none better, and no school has the reputation that is given the Corunna school. Its graduates are among the foremost men in the professions and business affairs of today. There is probably no other thing in the city that the people are more united on than that of having a good school. We are pleased to give a more extended notice on another page, to which your attention is earnestly asked. While Corunna has been the county seat, it has had no reason for many years to boast of the beauty or convenience of and on the 4th day of May, 1904, the corner stone was laid by the F. & A. M. grand lodge officers of Michigan. Thousands of people witnessed the interesting and impressive ceremony. The work has been pushed from that time, although some delays were caused by strikes and in being unable to get material as early as desired. The building inside and out is now completed and it is a beautiful structure and one that the people of Shiawassee county may justly be proud of. The building is without a sham, as every part of the work has been faithfully watched by the build-::: ~:: 0: Handsome New Block of Old Corunna Bank and Masonic Hall the county court house. It has for a long time been a disgrace to the grand old county of Shiawassee and a menace to the health and lives of its occupants. The city of Corunna, with much sympathy for the sheriff and his family, bonded itself for the needful in 1882 and erected the present fine jail and sheriff's residence, which was presented to the county and still adorns the public square. At the spring election of 1903, by a large majority of votes, it was decided to erect a more commodious court house and $75,000 was voted for that purpose. The old building was torn down and the contract for the new structure was let to Rickman & Sons Company, of Kalamazoo, Clair Allen, of Jackson, being the architect. Work was commenced in October, ing committee and everything that was not up to the specifications had to be done over. The committee is entitled to much credit for so carefully looking after the matter, The building is 118 feet long by 86 feet wide, built of Bedford stone, three stories, and externally it is a structure of grandeur and beauty. The first story will be used for minor county offices. Two rooms, however, have been set aside for the use of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic. The rooms in the second story have been assigned as follows: southwest corner, county treasurer; southeast corner, judge of probate; northeast corner, register of deeds; northwest corner, county clerk. The court room is in the third story, as are also the supervisors' room, ladies' parlor, prosecuting attorney's and The City of Corunna LOUIS N. SHEARDY, City Clerk JUDGE MATTHEW BUSH, City Attorney FRANK L. JOHNSON, City Treasurer GEO. a. CLJ TIkERBUCK, First Ward Alderman (President of the Council) WILLIAM E. JACOBS, Second Ward Alderman MAYOR WM. A. MCMULLEN - - - S. B. LYMAN, Second Ward Alderman D. J. EVANS, Third Wardl Alderman FRANK C. GALE, Third Ward Alderman SAM'L M. KERBY, First Ward Alderman sheriff's offices, jury rooms, witnesses' rooms and the court's private office. The finish is in oak and marble, the side walls and ceilings being beautifully decorated. The lighting fixtures are for either gas or electricity, and the building will be heated by steam. To say that Corunna people are proud of thle new building would be putting it mildly, and their gratitude to the people of county for erecting such a handsome structure in their city knows no limits. We wish every citizen in the county would take the first opportunity to visit and examine it thoroughly, for it will bear the closest inspection, and we know they will rejoice with with us upon the completion of the county's new building. In fraternal organizations Corunna early took rank, and especially so in the Masonic order. In the early fifties, when Judge McCurdy located here, he interested himself in that order and soon a lodge of Free and Accepted Masons was organized. Then followed a chapter, Royal and Select Masters, and a commandery of Knights Templar. Judge McCurdy passed through of N;H Printing that Speak for themselves.*..D. I r-" --- HERE are eggs and eggs; the egg of yesterday looks, feels, weighs and measures like the egg of two months ago, but there is a slight difference in another respect and that difference is worth money. It is just so with PRINTING. The difference between good Printing and poor Printing is slight to the --- unpracticed discernment, but it is a difference that counts every time ---it is that difference which changes your Printing bills from an expense to an investment. We do good Printing, and we should like very much to assist you in making your investments in that line. s o X d o o o I THE. CORUNNA O WELCH & JOHNS;ON JOURNAL nT.: rT Frinting embossing Binding Engraving I :p — 0% J. D. Leland D. LELAND, of Durand, is one of the best known men in Shiawassee county, and is widely known in banking circles of the state, having been in the banking business for thirtyfive years. In 1870 he came into the First National Bank of Corunna as assistant cashier and served as assistant and cashier lntil he resigned and accepted the position of cashier of the Bank of Saginaw. In 1898 the First National Bank of Durand was organized and Mr. Leland became its cashier, which position he is filling at the present time. Durand has the distinction of having the only national bank in the county, and it is doing a prosperous business. Mr, Leland is the inventor of the Eureka Adding M~achine Carriage, which is especially used for the Burroughs adding machine, but is equally adapted to any other machine and to typewriters as well. He has it patented and it is used in a great many banks. Mr. Leland also wrote a form for bank books which is extensively used. v _-iC - - P - - - APO --— c;,.I — 4 4-, — r ~ F. O' zz z @ @ @ @ @ '"O 1, THE INTERNATIONAL, CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOLS / > OF SCRANTON, PA.J IS the most popular school in America; j Graduates about 300 students each| month; I Helps thousands of students to higher I N wages each year; Furnishes to people at their homes cornmplete modern courses of study adapted to use without a teacher;W ' Is doing more than any other single agency to educate the working people. and promote their material welfare. \ A COURSE OF HOME STUDY this yearBETTER WAGES next year 200 COURSES OF STUDY. CATALOG FREE Full information on how to fit for Draftsman, Designert Machinist, f / > Engineer, Architect, Bookkeeper, Civil Service, Etc.i /.< TERMS TO SUIT THE POOREST ^ eeeeeee -2 e= c Most of the Engravings used in this Book are made from PHOTOS BY DUFFEY of Corunna. See us about yours. of Corunna. See us about yours, Out door view work is one of our specialties, and we are particularly successful at it. We refer you especially to the Park Scenes, Court House, Corunna Water Works Plant, and the Shiawasseetown Dam as specimens of our work. For a specimen of fine panoramic work see cut of Owosso Sugar Factory. jg - I I - 1 - 11 11 - 1 -11 - 1 -1 The City of Corunna all the offices of the local lodges and all of the Grand bodies and finally was made Grand Master of the Grand Encampment of the United States. He thus became the most distinguished Mason in Michigan. He still holds his membership in the Corunna bodies. In addition to the above are lodges of Odd-Fellows, Daughters of Rebekah, Eastern Star, K.O.T.M.M., I.O.U.W., duplicate pumps as well as boilers. The water is procured from wells and is of an excellent quality, being over 90 per cent. soft. The plant was accepted by the city April 1st, 1905, and at the present time the revenue is nearly sufficient to pay the engineer and fuel bill. There are over fifty users at present and next spring the number will be greatly increased.: 0f:00fff' 0DfA:S00:C~dS00400:r0:fff:00:0::0 i:::::::::T f; WS~lIi The New Water Works Plant at Corunna Foresters, Woodmen, G.A.R., -W.K.C., etc. Of the church organizations are the M.E., Free-Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopal, while our Catholic citizens worship at St. Paul's Catholic church, Owosso, the electric line connecting the two cities making this an easy matter. Corunna Water Works ORUNNA has one of the finest water works systems in the state. It is known as the Walker system and was installed by the Walker Company, at a cost of $32,000. It covers nearly every street in the city and is complete in all of its parts. To save on running expenses a tank was erected that holds over 60,000 gallons of water. It rests on iron framework, 80 feet high, and gives enough pressure for domestic use as well as ordinary fires. By this means a large amount of fuel is saved. The pumps installed are the Walker pumps and are capable of pumping 15,000,000 gallons of water daily. There are Corunna Schools HE public schools of Corunna are organized upon a course of study extending through a period of thirteen years, including the kindergarten, or sub-primary grade, to which children are admitted at five years of age. The studies of the primary and grammar grades prepare pupils to pursue the work of the high school and, at the same time, furnish an elementary training in the studies required for a successful business education. Believing that the welfare of the school depends in no small way upon the work done in the lower grades, and that the needs of the people are best satisfied by special attention here, no pains are spared to hold these grades up to the highest possible standard. Only educated teachers of experience and natural talent are employed. The so-called "three R's" form the basis of the work. The pupils are given a thorough and systematic training in the correct and free use of the mother tongue. Music and drawing are taught under the supervision of special, expert teachers. Nature Study receives its share of attention, and the whole course of study is arranged The City of Corunna with the thought of training the eye to see, the ear to hear, the hand to do, the mind to think, the heart to appreciate. The High School RANK-The Corunna High School is one of the few schools in Michigan whose courses of study are approved by the State University, the State Normal College, and all other similar colleges and institutions in the state. Its graduates are admitted to these institutions without examination. The records for the past eleven years show that fifty per cent. of the graduates of the high school enter college, the majority of them going The library is being increased each year and now contains about 1,300 volumes. LABORATORIES-The great demand of the educational world is for better work in science. The school is endeavoring to meet this demand by thle most approved methods of instruction and by well equipped laboratories. Special advantages are offered for laboratory work in botany, physics, chemistry, physical geography, and physiology. COURSES OF STUDY-The High School offers the following courses from which students may select: Four years of science, three years of mathematics, three years of history, four Corunna Union Schools to the State University. Seventy per cent. of last year's class entered college this fall. Because of the full equipment of the school in all lines and the character of the work done in it, and because of the success of its graduates the school ranks among the best in the state. LIBRARY-The school has an excellent reference library and a good library of history, science, and general literature. --,,s —~ 4-A~LCE ndyCCl~ly - C-C l - -I years of Latin, two years of German, four years of English, and two and one-half years of commercial studies. NON-RESIDENTS-The school is able to accommodate a limited number of foreign, or non-resident pupils. Each grade, from the first to the twelfth, contains some of these nonresidents, and 35 per cent. of the high school pupils come from homes outside of the district. All who come will find a welcome and an endeavor to make their school days in Corunna both pleasant and profitable. The tuition fees for non-residents are very low, amounting to only $10.00 per year in the high school and $7.00 in the grades below the high school. GRADUATES-Among the graduates who have won distinction in the legal field are Judge John E. Carland, who has a life position as judge of the United States district court of South Dakota; Selden S. Miner, elected judge of the thirty-fifth judicial circuit of Michigar; Odell Chapman, one of the leading lawyers of Michigan; while many others have won honor in literary, medical and business affairs. For further particulars address Supt. C. 1. Collins, or Secretary W. A. Rosenkrans. We should like to take your subscription for THE CORUNNA JOURNAL, the county seat paper...... we; I,, i The City of Corunna Shiawassee Light and Power Co. HE Shiawassee Light and Power Company was incorporated August 18th, 1900, with five stockholders. Authorized capital stock, $20,000. The business and local steam plant of the Corunna Lighting Co., also the water power at Shiawasseetown were acquired. The steam plant in Corunna was shut down permanently in the spring of 1901 and the water power plant at Shiawasseetown put in operation. In the summer of 1902 several of Corunna's most prominent citizens interested themselves in the company's undertakings and have since materially aided in improving the property and increasing its efficiency and usefulness. The water power has been improved by the addition of a new flume and modern water wheels of the most approved type. The old dynamos and street lamps were also discarded and the best up-to-date apparatus substituted, thus giving the company The company, however, again rebuilt, larger and more substantial, using brick throughout. The main building or machine room is 64x160 feet, three stories high; the finishing and packing rooms, 64x120 feet, three stories; engine room, 40x40 feet; dry kiln, 36x80 feet, with a capacity of 50,000 feet of lumber. The plant is estimated to be worth between $40,000 and $50,000. The company manufactures medium grade bedroom suites and sideboards, and on account of the medium price and good quality the product finds ready sale. The output of the factory is between $100,000 and $125,000 annually. The annual pay roll is between $22,000 and $25,000. The number of employes will average over one hundred. Having been twice burned out, the company has given much attention to fire protection, and now has hose in every department that can be instantly attached to water, besides several chemical fire extinguishers. The company formerly had quite an extensive English trade, but this has been abandoned since the Boer war.:0; if: d:: A:::::::::::::;::: 7::;:: i:: A: A:::: |: \: i: 0 Hi::: 4:::: X:0::: 0::f:0:::: f:: 0 Dam of the Shiawassee Light and Power Company _- ----- a new plant with strictly modern equipment of the latest and best kind. The old dam being unsatisfactory, in the fall of 1904 the company built a new concrete structure. The plans and specifications for the same were prepared by Wm. G. Fargo, civil and hydraulic engineer, of Jackson, Mich. The work was carried to completion by W. E. Trench Co., contractors, of Detroit, Mich., which gives the company one of the best water powers in central Michigan. The members of the company are as follows: P. J. Colby, Erwin Eveleth, A. A. Harper, H. A. Sprague, Matthew Bush, John Solmons, K. E. Kelsey, W. J. Parker, A. E. Bush, A. C. Young, William Currie, Geo. E. Clutterbuck, John Driscoll, L. E. Sprague, Harry Harrington. Fox & Mason Furniture Co. NE of the well established industries of Corunna is the Fox & Mason Furniture Company. It was organized in March, 1895, and wooden buildings were erected, but in June, 1897, were burned. The plant was rebuilt with brick, but on October 2, 1902, was burned. United States Robe Co. HIS Company was organized January 17th, 1902, and the first annual meeting was held on the 20th of the same month. Hugh Wiffler, of this city, was the first president, F. M. Kilbourn secretary and treasurer, and J. H. Bennett superintendent. In the spring of 1902 Mr. Wiffler sold his interest in the business to Mr. Kilbourn, and Elon Pond, of Corunna, who is also the senior member of the firm of Lyon & Pond, of Owosso, was elected president to succeed Mr. Wiffler, and has continued to hold that position up to tie present time. On April 16th, 1903, Mr. Kilbourn sold his interest and J. H. West was elected secretary and treasurer to succeed Mr. Kilbourn, also assuming the duties of superintendent. From a small beginning, the business of this company has enjoyed a steady growth, until at the present time the products of the plant, consisting of imitation Buffalo Cloth and Astrachan Coats and Robes, Auto Robes, Chest Protectors, Buggy Mats, Astrachan Cloths, etc., are universally conceded to be the best The City of Corunna of tlheir class and are being sold in seventeen different states. It is practically a "home" company and numbers among its stockholders many of our leading citizens. It has a paid-up Pond, president; W. E. Jacobs, vice president; J. H. West, secretary and treasurer; C. 1. Collins, Matthew BuLsh, W. D. Brands and W. C. HuLme. Plant of the United States Robe Company capital of $50,000 and is recognized as one of the large concerns of the county. Its affairs are controlled by a board of seven directors, composed of the following well known citizens: Elon W-nom MA M m~ofllo NgX Sg S g ggWD EAR I,, I;,Z M-41 Kelly & Douglass THE PLdUMBERS T TEAM and Hot Water Mantles and Tile Work. Heating, Estimates Furnished........ Owosso, Michigan..9"'wmzlm fffln N WE-) N , N fail N WI ME, N N mtM a K-11, Nlsi"' - El MOVE M-21, LOR &1&1, W, NO , Ed m - MIll-', With the same careful and conservative management that lias thus far been exercised, we predict for this company a bright and prosperous future. 0 1 Corunna Journal f Printing Binding SfQ f Engraving Embossing p ^I J AILl Corunna Furniture Co. HE Corunna Furniture Company was organized about about three years ago by the business men of Corunna. The company has an exceptionally fine plant. Tile machine building is 64x96 feet, three stories high, while the machine building is 64x80 feet, three stories. In addition is the boiler room, 26x52 feet, and the engine room, 54x40 feet. All are built of brick and are good, substantial buildings. The dry kiln is 85x58 feet and has a capacity of 90,000 feet. The engine is a Corliss of 165 horse power, and all the machinery is new and up-to-date. The plant complete cost about $40,000, and a finer plant cannot be found in central Michigan. The company manufactures bedroom suites that are above the medium grade, of quarter sawed oak, birdseye maple and mahogany. It is made in a substantial manner, with an extra fine finish. The factory is capable of a yearly output of $125,000 and when running to its full capacity would require from seventyfive to one hundred men. Although the business is new, yet its output finds ready sale. The coming year promises a large increase in business. — T `. The City of Corunna Plant of the Fox & Mason Furniture Company Plant of the Corunna Furniture Company Hugh McCurdy Park,Corunna Showing the Casino and Some of the Summer Houses UGH McCURDY PARK is a place that justly attracts attention. This is a piece of land containing about forty I acres, situated only four blocks west of the center of the city of Corunna. The land was a gift to the city by Judge i_ 00: Huggh McCurdy, ane of our most honored citizens. T ihe gift wasof Corunna made t1900, andthe loveliest fuoin central icigan. Tie contract for imprv-.for its improvement.was turned July 1, 1900. The p I a c was naturally a beautiful park, but the five thousand dollars expended the first year by the generous and appreciative citizens of Corunna made it the loveliest-spot in central Michigan. The contract for improlv ing the park was let to the well known landscape gardner, William Dilger, of Detroit. The park is bordered on the north by the Shiawassee river, and from the northeast corner a canal runs from the lagoon south and west to the river at the northwest corner, forming Diana Island, which is a most beautiful place. The shady walks and drives and the numerous rustic shelters make it indeed an ideal spot which attracts thousands of people each summer to enjoy the restfulness afforded free to all. As a place for county gatherings, as well as for public and private picnics, the park is beyond compare. The commodious casino, with a seating capacity of one thousand, and its large stage with up-to-date scenery, affords a most desirable place for evening entertainments during the heated term and attracts many fine theatrical companies. We are pleased to give several views from the park that our readers may know what a delightful place it is. f - Corunna Journal r Printing Binding A Engraving Embossing ^ F 6- No Some Views in Hugh McCurdy Park, Corunna Entrance to the Lagoon. Hugh McCurdy in the Boat Looking from the Lagoon Down the Channel Some Views in Hugh McCurdy Park, Corunna A Picnic Party When the Water was High -V00 D --- T - --- - 0 0 TESiE RiS09; I-:: 0 A:: 0::t::0::0:: f:X: 0 f:00::iTT: Of: He:: X 0::::::0 0:00:: 0::0::f:0::00:000: f 0:::::::: f:00 0:0 0000 0 0 0 0:0000000000000 Ad Ago:L: gu./V V ad 0. Corunna Commandery on the Drill Grounds th h 0 In T E; +: f*> s 0 - w f f::: f::::::;00:00:: CC::;:::0::y:;000:-: W:: s:: 2::: of 0:::: t 7:; f f; v 0 Livid?::::::::; d; 0: V l: k 0 0;;tV;0;00000000;00;0;000000000000000;;0000000;0V0000000000000;000000000000000000 000 d 0 of 0 A: s g A::::::; t:0A::::::0:f:::i:::f:0:X0;:: And A: 0:; 0 of t::00:: \ 0:::: - i 0 0 s d a; 0 X f X |-i -tlDEfst- He Residence of Hugh McCurdy. Casino in the Distance Corunna Fire Department and the City Hall LookingOverthe Bridge from Shiawassee Avenue Looking, Over-the Bridge from Shiawassee Aven'ue View of the Dam and Grist Mill Some Residences in the City of Corunna pj SEREWITH we show a picture of the log cabin and residence of Hon. Webster Davis, who is a man of national reputation. Mr. Davis was born in Pennsylvania, but at the age of seven years his parents moved to Missouri, where he - - - --.....:..... —..i. -i........................:~ i.~ -..~i i II — Ili-i- — Ii_:l~.:..:...... 111:.............spent his youth >....... and early man-...............- - hood. He grad- i...I it.S9... uated from the a ofr tio i t gi ggi $ epiof Ofnaga |g fame and made................................................ urated fro m th e....................... of the Universityii City, and in 1894 i~~i~~~ he waselecte wrote a book, "John Bull's Crimes," which had a large circulation. He made many speeches on behalf of the Boers and has gained much prominence on the lecture platform. Mr. Davis and his mother, Mrs. Davis, are delightful entertainers at the beautiful home in this; i city. The log.........l^i cabin contains a;....::::::: -::-:: i I-iiii-~ ij::i I:j:i:: i. l.Ii~_i l. f X - jiiii~i:~i..~iii: -. --- I. i 0 iijl~lril I -.lii~jrl~~lii li-ii:-:::: -: ---:,:-:: 0ff:00.-: -'''':::_-:::-:I: ~~:::::::~1 -::...f:-: —1.-.................. O. —i.. -...................... ~~~~~~~~~~~~.. —........................... — Gus111 jle g at number of.......... ......:........:_-: X11galnteum....... X wil eah ve 4|; t reasures in thed..............:i::::::::j::~~::....-..::::! l ieites wi.iiiiiljl ~in-:1, m ore delighted than when showing them and explaining the history and incidents............i~ connected with them. A couple of hours cannot be spent to better advantage than in the log cabin with rr. Davis. over one hundred speeches in the McKinley campaign of 1896. In 1897 he was made Assistant Secretary of the Interior. He visited South Africa during the Boer war, and on returning home RESIDENCE OF JOHN C. QUAYLE RESIDENCE OF CHALMER M, BILH1MER __ _1__1 _ _ _I _____ _I_ r __ SMOKE "ROYAI ELK" TEN CENT CIGAR SOLD BY ALL DEALERS Some Residences in the City of Corunna - RESIDENCE OF MATTHEW BUSH RESIDENCE OF GEORGE E, CLUTTERBUCK RESIDENCE OF FRED M, SANDERS RESIDENCE OF R. A, HAUGHTON RESIDENCE OF TOHN T, McCURDY RESIDENCE OF ERWIN EVELETH Some Residences in the City of Corunna RESIDENCE OF FRANK H, PETTIBONE RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM J. PARKER.-:::: 7: RESIDENCE OF FRANK C. GALE RESIDENCE OF WILLIAM F, GALLAGHER RESIDENCE OF A. W. CURTIS RESIDENCE OF ARTHUR W. GREEN Showing Main Street in the Village of Byron * " 7- - - - D.1 I I 'I, I 1 I I.1.. Population, 500. Incorporated as a village in 1873. Located on the Shiawassee river and on the Ann Arbor railroad in Burns township, 16 miles southeast of Corunna. Has Baptist and Methodist churches, a graded public school, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Herald. Telephone connection. Express, Pacific. F. D. Stowell, postmaster. _ _ w Showing Main Street in the Village of New Lothrop Population 450. It dates its settlement from 1850. Located in the northeast corner of the county, in Hazelton township, 16 miles from Corunna. Has Methodist Protestant and Methodist Episcopal churches and a bank. Telephone connection. James H. Clark, postmaster. Oak Grove Stock Farm, Byron Grand Trunk Union Depot at Durand Durand has a population of about 2500. It is lighted by electricity, has a fine system of waterworks, the water being pumped from natural wells; has its own sewerage system, a finely equipped fire department, cement sidewalks, substantial store buildings, churches of all denominations, one of the best educational systems of the state, and is surrounded on all sides by a good farming country. Durand has many fine and modern residences, and amongits many enterprises may be mentioned a large wholesale grocery house, planing mill, elevators, flour mills, machinists, stock and produce merchants, wood turning factory, cigar manufacturers, lumber yards and other enterprises, excellent hotel accommodations, good postoffice facilities, express, telegraph and telephone connections, and one of the finest railroad depots in the country. E. S. Upson, positraster. - - Showing Main Street in the Village of Laingsburg Population, 700. Incorporated as a village in 1871. Located on Michigan Central Railroad, Has Baptist, Catholic, Congregational and Methodist churches, a bank and a weekly newspaper. press, American. Telephone connection. H. H. Pulver, postmaster. 16 miles southwest from Corunna. Telegraph, Western Union. Ex Showing Main Street in the Village of Bancroft -- Population, 600. On fhe Grand Trunk Railway System. Nine miles south of Corunna. Incorporated as a village in 1883. Has Adventist, Congregational and Methodist Episcopal churches, public library, public hall seating 450, a bank, a weekly newspaper, the Commercial. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, National. Telephone connection. Hugh W. Parker, Postmaster. Showing Main Street in the Village of Morrice Population, 500. Settled in 1875 and incorporated as a village in 1804. Located on the Grand Trunk Railway System in Perry township, 14'miles southwest of Corunna. Has Catholic, Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, a graded public school and a bank. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, National. Telephone connection. A. S. Watkins, postmaster. Smoke 'Little Jap' and 'Royal Crown' 5c Cigars SOLD BY ALL DEALERS Showing Main Street in the Village of Perry Population, 800. Incorporated as a village in 1893. Is located on the Grand TruLnk Ry. System, in Perry township, 16 miles southwest of Cor-unna and 9 miles northeast of Lansing. Has Baptist, Congregational and Methodist churches, a bank and a newspaper, the Journal. Telegraph, Western Union. Express, National. Telephone connection. Charles H. Stevens, postmaster. Showing Main Street in the Village of Vernon Population, 600. Incorporated as a village in 1871, is located on the Grand Trunk System and Ann Arbor R. R., in Vernon township, 5 miles east of Corunna. Has Baptist, Congregational and Methodist churches, a graded public school, a bank and a weekly newspaper, the Vernon Argus. Telephone connection. Express, Pacific and National. Telegraph, Postal and Western Union. G. W. Lindley, posrmaster. C_ 1__1__ A Few of the Reliable Business Firms of Shiawassee County BANCROFT - - E DS UT T ON PHOTOGRAPHIC E. B. SUTTON Pl STUDIO Artist in Portraiture, Viewing and Enlarging, i Bancroft, Friday and Saturday Galleries at< Byron, Monday and Tuesday ( Montrose, Wednesday. ALL?4IODERN METHODS FLOYD W. DOWNING DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions,all Kinds, Fresh and Salt Meats, Choice Butter and Eggs, Cigars and Tobacco. When in Town Comie in and See Me. - EXCHANG E BANK R. SHERMAN, President C. E. WARD, Cashier General Banking Business FAIR AND LIBERAL TREATMENT TO ALL We Solicit Your Patronage. B. D. BLACK "The Finest Drug Store in the County." COMPLEiE LINE OF BOOKS AND STATIONERY Phones: Bell. Central Union No. 17 I BURRIER & COLE DEALERS IN STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES All Supplies are Strictly Fresh. Leave Your Orders To-Day. OTTO BURRIER CHAS. B. COLE C. E. GOO D F 1E V FURNITURE SUPPLY HOUSE High Grade Furniture, Funeral Supplies, Carpets, Wall Paper, Win cow Shades, Pianos, Sewing Machines. Unfon Phone No. 74 Branch Store at Gaines MRS. S. J. GURNEY DEALER IN MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS Expert Trimming and Designing at all Times. Phone No. 21. Ii I i i I I I i i i i i i i i i I i I i I ii i I I I I BENNINGTON JOHN FRITZ STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES BUTTER AND EGGS Save Money by Buying Your Provisions at This Store. BURTON E. E. KOHLE R HAROWARE Stoves and Ranges, Paints and Oils House Furnishing Goods. Implements. Worker of Tin and Sheet Iron. C. E Snyder & Son GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, DRUGS BOOTS and SHOES Highest Cash Prices Paid for Farm Produce. W. E. Merrill & Company ) ORLANDO LEE MAND CEM ENT GENERAL MERCHANDISE By giving us a trial order you will be convinced of the many advantages of dealing with us High Quality Right Prices Green, Swick & Company B. F. GREEN LUCY A. SWICK, Bazaar, Confectionery and News Stand ICE CREAM, CIGARS AND TOBACCO. BOOKS AND STATIONERY Be sure and visit this store when in Byron. BYRON MRS. J RPIERCE HIGH GRADE MILLINERY Our Stock is complete with the very newest and most desirable modes of the season, unsurpassed in style, unequaled in quality, and at lower prices here than elsewhere. W H lAI E & SON DEALERS IN Grain, Beans, Seeds, Wool, Salt, Lime, Cement, Flour and Feed. Highest Market Price Paid for GRAIN STATE BANK OF BYRON L. C. KANOUSE, F. WM NOTHNAGEL VWtM. HARPER, P esidelit. Cashier. Vice-Pires. General Commercial Banking in All Its Branches We are prtpar(ed in every department to meet your every demand and] extend you ever y cortesyv consistent with Safe, Conservative BANKING. J. F. ANDERSON DEALER IN Ladies' and Gents' Up-to-Date Furnishirgs, Clothing, Boots and Shoes. Our Li.ies are Complete and Prices Very Reasonable for the Quality Given. H. C. WALKER GROCERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, GENTS' FURNISHINGS. Byron, - - - Mich. R. SHERMAN & SON General Merchants GOOD GOODS LOW PRICES E. P. SHERMAN, Manager. A. HARTWELL DRAIN CONTRACTOR Byron, Mich. SHERMAN & GARNETT Shelf and Heavy Haadware, Woven Wire Field Fencing, House Furnishing Goods, Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Stoves, Buggies, Wagons and Farm Implements. Byron Drug Company A. H. TAGGART, Manager. Our Drug Line is Complete and We Solicit Your Trade. R M a ers VEHICLES * 1 0and HARNESS Complete Line of Buggies, Surreys, Road Wagons, Rubber-Tir( d Runabouts, Light and Heavy Harness. Agt. for Lamb Wire Fence. Bell Telephone. W. F. SIMONSON & SON This is the Place to Buy Men's and Boys W aling Apparel Good Bargains Every Day in the Year. Call and See Us. Eo ifo CJLlQ TOT T7-11 (( —7 ( 77`P~V (i~~~T~T> FA$HSbDDAiBILIBE IdR)Y a (BSSaD hvetheagaDis te gdatatyarli I have the bargains every day that you are looking for. F. D. STOWELL Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Optical... Goods... China, Crockery and Glassware, Full Line of Stationery. Fine Repairing a Specialty. ::: E* B. SUTTON P H O T O G R A P H E R Fine Portraits, Copying, Enlarging, Viewing Picture Frames and Frames to Order MvNn unlHO T.W.Tewksbury nUIJ OJL PROPRIETOR First-Class Accommodations. Modern lmprovements."; Reasonable Rates Headquarters for Commercial Travelers. I J. W. Williams LIVERY AND FEED STABLE Fine Turnouts, Competent Drivers, Good... Horses..... Special Attention Given to the Traveling Public... 11,. I A W. CURTIS & COMPANY Furniture and Undertaking Framing and Repair Work TELEPHONES:-STORE, 29-2. HOUSE, 29-3 DURAND I~ ~ ~ I H. F. MARSHALL | Machinist and General Repairer ELMER L. MARSHALL PROPRIETOR OF Cort-nnai Steam Laundry Bush & Bush ATTORNEYS AT LAW MATTHEW BUSH WALTER BUSH CARLAN D CARLAND MERCANTILE COMPANY Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Harness, Paitits, Coal, Feed and Wire Fence. Agricultural Implements and Farmers' Supplies. General Merchandise. 1 11-~ I- e~~p q~ A* L. CHANDLER Attorney at Law CENTRAL LIVERY & FEED BARN Good, Rigs, Gentle Horses, Charges Reasonable. Commercial Men Receive Our Special... Attention.... W. MARTIN & COMPANY, Props. FRANK J. McKOWEN Baked Goods and Confectionery Choice Cigars, Tobacco. Ovsters and Ice Cream in Season. Telephone No. 45. CHAPIN LOYNES BROS. DEALERS IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes GENERAL FARM IMPLEMENTS Call and Get Prices Before Ruying. CORUNNA The E * The Cheapest air Iplace on earth to buy every THE SHIAWASSEE COUNTY BANK (INC(ORPORIATED 1891) R. C. FAIR. president A. S. THO I AS, VTie-President F. N. CONN, Cashier A. T. COOLING, Asst. Cashier CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000.00. G ENEIDRAL CO M M EDRCIAL BAANKI NG Liberal and Courteous Treatment to All. We Solicit YTonr Patronage. W. L. BALDWIN Pure Drugs, Medicines, Druggists' Supplies, Books, Stationery, Toilet Articles. A N. BROCK DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS Fashionable Goods at Popular Prices... MASONIC BLOCK... o Do i2 \\\ J \A l HIGH GRADE iP HI (0 T1 (D d5 i17AIP~j~~ All the Latest Methods. Satisfaction Guaranteed HENRY COWLES DEALER IN Baked Goods and Confectionery Special Orders on Baked Goods and Ice Creanm Promptly Attended to. Phone No. 67. Durand Milling Company W. A. HASTINGS W. D. WHSITMO( E HI. A. C1L S1)s Flour, Feed, Bran, Midlings, Salt, Coal All Custom Work Will Have Our Prompt Attention FREEMAN & PARRISH A. B. FREEMAN CHAS. T. PARRISH DEALERS IN Clothing and Gents' Furnishings Fine Footwear. Trunks and Bags. M J. HARRINGTON Our Hand-idsore anid Com-plete Lirne of MILLINERY X Is well worthy your consideration. Prices the very lowest, and we extend you a cordial invitation to call on us as we feel sure we can please you in gcods as well as prices. KING & KING DEALERS IN Staple and Fancy Groceries First-Class Bakery in Contnectiotio H. D. KING M. E. KING C. J. MAPES Furniture and Undertaking All Calls Receive Prompt Attention Union Phone-Office, 31. Residence 174 MCBRIDE & SON Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Mouldings, Fence Posts, Building Paper, Lime, Cement, Calcine Plaster and Plastering Hair. Union Phone No. 7-2R. THE OLD CORUNNA BANK Responsibi1ity, *250,000.00 W. F. Gallagher, Pres. John Driscoll, Vice Pres. T. M. Euler, 2nd Vice Pres. W. A. Rosenkrans, Cashier E. T. Sidney, Asst. Cashier Pledging absolute safety, prompt service, and courteous, confidential treatment to all, this bank respectfully solicits your friendship and business. G. H. BILHIMER & COMPANY UP-TO-DATED GROCERS A Busy Bee Talking Machine with $30 worth of Merchandise. One Busy Bee Gold Moulded Record for each additional $5.00 purchase. Highest Price Paid for County Produce S. M rnnlPV JEWELER and' S. I. C ly OPTICIAN Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware Optical Goods, Fancy China I Our Goods will Please You-Our Prices will Suit You. Give us an Order. CURRIE & CLUTTERBUCK WILLIAM CURRIE GEO. E. CLUTTERBUCK Full and Complete Line of FOOTWEAR AND RUBBER GOODS Telephone 31-2 thing in the bazaar line.......... HARRY PUTTERILLE, Proprietor. MIKE REIDY Drugs and Medicines Established in 1870. Shiawassee Avenue The Corunna City Mills RUNDELL-HOWE MILLING COMPANY MILLERS AND DEALERS IN FLOUR, GRAIN AND FEED Union Phone No. 14 Lo M, TANNiER Farm and Team Harness Medium and Best Grades. All Harness and Strap Work are of My Own Make. TURNER'S LUNCH ROOM Exceellent Meals and Lunches All You Can Eat for 25 Cents. Try Our 15 Cent Lunch. PROMPT SERVICE AT ALL TIMES. DUFFEY'S GALLERY CORUNNA View Work a Specialty I ~ -I --` --- — - --— --- —------------------— I —` — McBRIDE & SON DEALERS IN Fancy Creamery Butter >The Elsie Cheese Factory Branch Factory at Ovid M, S. DOYLE CHEESE CO. PROPRIETORS I Best Prices Always W H phr FIRST CLASS * an JlaIK GENERAL STORE. Stap'e and Fancy Groceries, Dry Goods, Ciockery, Teas, Coffees, Canned Goods, Fresh Eggs and Choice Butter.::::: J. J. S CR I B N ER DEALER IN FINE FOOTWEAR Fashionable Hosiery, Gloves and Mittens HENDERSON C. D. SHARPE DEALER IN LUMBER, LATH AND SHINGLES Sash, Doors, Blinds, Coal, Brick, Cement, Oils and Paints, Drain Tile, Sewer Pipe. Telephone No. 13-aR. The Novelty Sign and Manufacturing Com.i any FRANK E. LEONARD G. D. SUTHERLAND GENERAL PLANING MILL THE JUNCTION HOUSE Reasonable Terms A. S. Thomas, Prop. Good Hotel, Cheerful and Homelike. Excellent Table and Service The Traveling Public Receive Our Best Attention. JAS. P. WALTON J E E L E R For High Grade Jewelry at Reasonable Prices, there is no better place in the County than right at this store.:::: I I F - I l; E. B. ANT HONY Druggist and Optician Have you tried Anthony's Remedies? A cure for every ill. CONVIS & SON Hardware, Implements and C ^^\ GRAIN ELEVATOR IN Saddlery. CONNECTION. BRUCE D. CONVIS AUCTIONEER Farm Sales are a Specialty J.W.EPTON General Merchandise Business Established in '02 TELFER & KELLY DEALERS IN Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Coal, Fence Posts, Poultry Visit this Store and See Our Goods Before Purchasing Elsewhere. The Henderson Butter Company MANUFACTURERS OF NO. 1 ELGIN BUTTER THE IDEAL MILLINERY COMPANY Fine Millinery Modes The Latest Innovations in Millinery always on hand. Every New, Smart Idea of Fashion will be found here at prices that cannot be -lquestioned. Our D' splay will be of special interest to all Ladies seeking the very latest in Millinery Art. MRS A. 1UTLER & COMPANY WEAVER & WATKINS Elevators at Laingsburg and Milford DEALERS IN All Kinds of Farm Produce, Grain, Beans, Potatoes, Wool, Coal, Salt, Lime and Cement. M. G. BAKER, Manaeger HOTEL WILDERMUTH F. WILDERMUTH, JR., PROP. Good Accommodations. Headquarters for Commercial Travelers. Livery in Connection. Free 'Bus. OAKLEY EASTON J. H. CAMPBELL General Merchandise BUTTER AND EGGS ALWAYS WANTED PAY HIGHEST MARKET PRICE, E L S I E FILLINGER & GORDON Dry Goods, Groceries and Shoes B. A. FILLINGER Both Phones J. GORDON Shippers of Farm Produce. Grain Elevator in Connection. L. Y. HOWELL (POSTMASTER) First-Class General Store Large Stock and Prices as Low as Anywhere in the County. C. A. MANNING FIRST-CLASS MEAT MARKET Choice Cuts of Meat on Hand at all TImes Strictly Fresh Supplies. JOHN CRANE, President, A. P. BAKEH, Secretary. L. SHUSTER, Vice. Pres. E. W. CONVIS, Treasurer. I I I ~ H. T. BL3ANK WATCHMAKER and JEWELER Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Silverware and Jewelry, Fine Repairing Campbell & Steadman Bankers,RESPONSIBILITY, $75,C00.00. General Banking Business. We assure all courtecus and liberal treatment and offer every acccmcdation consistent in safe Banking. HAWES & SON Livery, Sale and Feed Stable When you want a Good Rig at a Reasonable Price, we have it. PROMPT SERVICE PHONE 25. E. MAIN ST. I lI ~i ~ JUDD'S CORNERS A. REED, Dry Goods, Groceries, Drugs, Boots and Shoes, Hardware. We assure you any purchase made at this store will give entire satisfaction. LENNON LAINGSBURG MURRAY'S TAVERN Newly Furnished Throughout CUISINE UNSURPASSED GOOD SERVICE Good Sample Room and Livery in Connection I; CIO B o o I- GO TO | FOR CLOTHINGt SHOES and FURNISHING GOODS j HATS and CAPS, Our Aim: -----------------— To Please THE HOTEL HYNES HYNES This is the place to stop at when in Lennon. Firet-Class Sample Room and Good Feed Barn in Connection. SAMUEL PHILLIPS Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Notions and Furnishing Goods. If Reliable Goods, Lowest Prices and Square Dealing and Polite Attention will get it, we can Count You for a Customer. D.M. REARDON, FRESH, SALT and SMOKED MEATS, Fish and Game in Season. Hon-e Killed Beef and Homue Made Sausagee a Specialty. V. C. VAN LIEXV' Physician and Druggist CLARENCE F. WVHITE Agricultural Implements, Heavy and Shelf H,3rdware, W~agons, Carriages, Paints and Oils, Pumps, Pipe, Tanks W;7indmills and Gasoline Engines, Eavetroughing and all kinds of Tin Work, Woven Wire Fence. NEXV LOTHROP THE BANK OF NEW LOTHROP NV'f F. GAaLLAGHER, B. F(ILDEA, JojiN. DRISCOLL, Prisident. Cashier. Vice Pr~es. RESPONSIBILITYt $200,000.00 We are prepared to do a General Banking Business and, a share of your patronage is respectfully solicited i I i I I 11 i i I I I I I I i I I i I i I I OVID ROLLER MILLS MANUFACTURERS OF SUPERIOR WINTER WCHEAT FLOUR GRAIN, MIILL FEEDS Coal, Wood, Cement and Plaster ROBERT HYSILOP &~ SON, Proprietors. 'W.. E. MERRILL Photographer and ~Jeweler (Established 1881) I I I 1I i i I I I I _I___ J. L. MUNSON DEALER IN' OVID BUGGIES AND CARRIAGES Every Buggy Fully Guaranteed. Lowest Prices \V.. F. B 9ATTY DEALER IN~ General Merchandise ColbyPage otel First-Class Cal-y-P ge H telAc commod ations Good Livery in Connection. 'Bus to and from all trains. F'irst-class Bar. W~ines and Liquors. Sample Room in Basement. COLBY & PAGE, Proprietors. POYER & WOOD HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWAREt PAINTS.... AND OILS.....+ Everything in Hardware,. From A PUMP UP to A HOE D>OWN A LOCK IN to A SHOVEL OUT or A RAKE OFF 'THE RACKET" Batus Snyder, Proprietor OVID i I I i I I I I i i I i i i I i i I i i Ii i i i I I I i i i I ii I ii f 1I 1 1 I I I Owsso BOILER WORKS J. H. HFZANOEEI One of the Best Equipped Shops in Central Mlichigan for the Manufacture and Repairing of Steam Boilers. South WaYshirngtonr Street J. C. SONVERSBY, LIVERY, BOARDING AND SALE STABLE First Class in Every Respect. O)W~OSSO r~C. S. ALLISON & SON, First Class Jewelers. JOHN R, CAMPBELL, MANUFACTURER OF A 1 7`I IC CIAh1 S70NON E For all Building Purposes. Designs for Chimneys, Porches, Steps and Walks. 1318 'W~EST MNAIN STREET THE FEDERAL MERCHANDISE CO. BUILDERS OF Gentlemen's and Ladies' Clothing BONN IIIEXCHANGE STREET B. S. GAYLORD Jeweler 119 West Exchange St., J. A. BARIE, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in all kinds of Meats, Lard, Poultry, Fish and Chee~;e Both Phones No. 48. Murray & Terbush Clothing, Hats, Furnishings and Shoes Corner IMain and Washington Streets. TIHE EXCHANGE HOTEL WM-. BERESFORQ, PROP. Owosso Business College *D. A. REAGH, Principal. W. C. WOOLASTON, Sec(3'y Bigger and Better Than Ever W~rite'or Call for Full Particulars and Our N~ew Catalogue. I I i I AUG, STEPHAN, Manufacturer of and Dealer in High Grade Cigars 122 N. Washington Street. I I i `WARREN PIERPONT Attorney at Law D. F. Blair & Son GENERAL REPAIR SHOP 114 East Main Street. CHAS. M. HOWEE Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable AuU 70 ) M 0)1B I II E Fine Rigs and G~ood Horses. Special Attention G~iven to Commiercial Tiravelers. CHARLES M. HAMPER, Lawyer. BURNETT KNITTING COMHPANY Manufacturers of W OOL KNIT GOODS HOT-EL BLOSS Remodeled and Newly Furnished Excellent Table and Service. Free Sample Room Barn and Bar in Connection W.i~ A. B L 0 S, Proprietor. L. S. DeLaVERGNE & COMPANY Boots, Shoes, Rubber Goods L. S. DeLaVERGCNE, W. A. RINDGE, Ovid, Mich. Grand Rapids, Mich. (Established in 1883)."W~. E. Hall & Son 113 North Washington St GENE RAL MERC HANDISE MacBain'S'Popular Cafe The Best of Everything Always. CONFECTION ERY, ICE CREAMV ETC. Fiinest Meals and Lunches in Town. FRANK D. MOFFATT MERC HANT TAILOR 113 South~ Washington St. -Largfest Stock of imported and Domestic G~oods in the County. Michigan Sewing Machine and Organ (INCORPORATED.) Company j. C. SHATTUCK, Sec'y & Treas. WHOLE ALE AND RETAIL PIANOSt ORGANSt SEWING MACH[INES 0 #*.* 0AND BICYCLES..... I CHARLES M. MILLER Dealer in Staple and Fancy G R-O C 1E Fz I E S Best Market for Country Produce. Pays Highest Prices Always. 215 N. WASHINGTON ST R EET THE OWOSSO PAINT ANn Painrters and DeceiaraetorEs BI F. WHITELY MERCHANT TAILOR ' ' ' * 'City Bill Posters and DisWALL PAPER i trilutors. Painters' SupW1 plies. Wall Paper..... C O M P A N Y i New Telephonle No. 138 OR the greatest variety of Novelties, Books and Stationery, School Supplies, Latest Music and Musical Instruments, the Largest Assortment of Souvenir Postal Cards, Base Ball and Foot Ball Supplies, Fishing Tackle, Pocket Cutlery, Jewelry, Gold and Silver Polish and a General Variety of Holiday Goods, call on- W. H. TRIPP & COMPANY 120 Exchange Street. C. D. SHARPE & COMPANY DEALERS IN Lumber, Latlh and Shingles, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Coal, Brick, Cement, Oils, Paints. C. D. SHARPE. W. H. JOHNSON. Telephone Office No. 12 Union. 107 North Ball Street CLEANING, AND A PRESSING H. Ca WADD PLUMBING H C. WAR Steam Fitting, Tinning and Hot Air Furnaces. The Incomparable Peninsular Furnaces. Tank Building and Troughing. Brooders and Incubators and full line of Supplies. Repairing of all kinds done promptly.::::::::... _. OWOSSO CITY MILLS Manufacturers of the Celebrated "ELECTRIC FLOU R!" Telephone No. 128 R. N. PARSHALL, Prop. W. E. PAYNE DEALER IN Farm Implements, Carriages, Wagons, Blankets and Robes KOKOMO FARM FENCE Pearce & Gerow Company FRED W. PEARCTE, Pres. DA-N'L J. GE1ROW, Sec'y & Treas. Hardware, Furniture, House Furiiishing Goods, Uidertaking The Largest Store of this lkindl in Central Michigan. Both Telephones. Warren & Young M ILLINE RS All the Season's Latest Styles and Designs on Display at All Times If You Buy the Hat Here-It's RIGHT GUS. WILDERMUTH DEALER IN Special Imported Wines for Family Use A COMPLETE STOCK OF Tobaccos and Smokers' Articles VERNON Exchange Bank of Vernon ARTHUR GARRISON, NED SERGEANT, Presidelnt. Cashier. Does a General Banking and Exchange Business. Money to Loan at reasonable rates. Four per cent. Interest Paid on Time Deposits. Commercial Paper Discounted at Lowest Rates............. P E R R Y RO ULL N P OND Manufactuwer of and Dealer in Marble and Granite Monuments Estimates Promptly Furnished. Correspondence Solicited. Building Stone to Order. - - a The State Bank of Perry R. S. OLCOTT, C. M. SPALDTN(G, C. H. CALKINS, President. Cashier. Vice President. Money can be safely transmitted by mail by means of our Bank Drafts at a less expense for the sending than Post Office or Express Money Orders..... C. C. AUSTIN (Successor to R. S. 01(Olcott & Son) Shelf Hardware, Born Ranges, Jewel Heaters, New Era Paint-Manufactured by Acme White Lead and Color Works. Red Jacket Pumps, Lisk's Anti-Rust Tinware, Wire Fencing, Hardware, Implements.::::::: FRANK E. BURT FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING All the Latest Designs in Furniture. Full Line of Wall Paper. Picture Frames. Our Undertaking Department is Equipped with the Latest Devices, W E CRAWFORD PROPRIETOR OF THE OLD RELIABLE MEAT MARKET Highest Market Price Paid for Hides, Pelts and Tallow. THE FAIR The Cheapest Place on Earth to Buy Everything in the Bazarr Line HARRY PUTTERILLE, Prop. 114 Exchange Street. E. F. E1SASLER HARDWARE, STOVES AND WIRE FENCE AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS We are sure our line will please you and cordially invite you to call and inspect same. IRESTS$HLER ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPH ER Carefare within a radius of 25 miles free to each person ordering one or more Doz.Cabinet Photographs 1.....107 North Washington Street...... JOHN S. SCHLEIDER PROPRIETOR OF SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSE Choice Cut Flowers. Floral Designs Both Telephones 86 BROWN BROTHERS DEALERS IN Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Gents' Furnishings, Hats and Caps. It's a Pleasure to Please-Call and we will do our best. Hardu Carria Impler C.r COLBY & DUNNING {are, Lumber, Bailed Hay ges, Lath, Cement and nents. Shingles. Plaster. ). COLBY H, S. DUNNING B A TIn connection with DA, 1 Barber Shop Sunday Bath, 7 A. M. to 12 M. Finest equipped baths in the county. New Location, 106 West'Exchange Street. A. J. STEVENS, Prop. STURTEVANT & BLOOD Lumber, Coal, General Building Material Shingles, Fence Posts, Sash, Doors, Lime, Cement, Sewer Pipe, Drain Tile. Prices Always Right. Give Us a Trial Order AICH DAVIS & SON DEALERIS IN PIANOS, ORGANS, SEWING MACHINES String Instrunents, Phonographs High Grade Instruments at Low Prices. Call and see us H. B. McLAULttHLIN GENERAL MERCHANDISE We Pay the Highest Market Prices for Butter and Eggs. We give you the Best Values for the Least Money Chs.. Nee HOTEL NEWELL Proprietor.s Steam Heat. Latest Improvements.... Fine Accommodations.... Special Attention Given to the Traveling Public 3 VREELAND'SS PHOTO STUDIOS Make a specialty of of all the Latest and Best in Photography, including Portraits and Picture Framing Let Us -e Make Your Photographrs MORRICE ANn PERRY C. R. HUTCHINGS, Furniture Dealer. Licensed Embalmer No. 365. Funeral Director. Calls Promptly Attended Day or Night. Union Phone No. 11. Shiax-assee Mutual Phone No. 3 The City Steam Laundry Special Attention and Prompt Delivery to Out-of-Town Laundry. Carpet Cleaning and Dye Works in Connection... Telephone 28... F. L. KLUNZINGER DEALER IN WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY School Books and School Supplies REPA2IRING A SPE;CIALTY I I. "I I - I I I, A -N ,3 -. - - I 1 I - g 1, ' Z"', 4,-A-. I 'I , I - g ' i Elll,` i1,