Webster

"l'ishiii ' through the ice on Independence lake is the business now days. Some fine strings ui fish are taken away. Last August a stray cow came to the farm of Thomas ü'Brien which was advertised for an owner, but as none appeared the cow was sold to Mr. O'Brien last Monday by the town. , Mrs. Walker, of Shiawassce county, has been visiting her brother, Aden Bennett. Leonard Rosier was called to Dexter last week to attend the funeral of his sister. Byron Kenny and family have to hustle for a boarding place since their house burnt down two weeks a go. r.KiunK srnooi nouse iias a lyceum every Wednesday night. What is the matter with district No. 7 or the Merrills school house having a literary entertainment once a week? There are numerous music'ians living close by, and lots of people who like to talk, for arguments recitations, etc. Patrick Kearney's daughter is recovering from an attack of pneumonía. Remember the Farmers' Instituto at the Congregational church, Thursday evening and Fridajy. It is the farmers that keep business going. The will of the late Robcrt M. Snyder calis for the old homestead to be sold. It is pleasantly located and will make a fine home for tlv.' purchaser. The date of sale is not known at present. Urange blossoms are budding out at - but we musn't be to previous.