Washtenaw County
WASHTENAW COUNTY
Dexter pays a man to drown its dogs.
Frank Uphaus, of Sharon, has moved to Jackson.
The M. E. society, of Saline, cleared $70 by a fair.
Lewis Scherdt, of Sharon, has rented the Peter Neiss farm in Freedom.
Albert Seymour has exchanged his residence in Ypsilanti for a farm in Augusta.
Hillsdale defeated the Normals Thanksgiving day at football by a score of 21 to 0.
The Dexter council chamber costs the village $10 a year, that amount being paid for its rental.
Manchester has 332 pupils enrolled in its schools of whom 183 are girls. There are 34 less boys than girls.
Horatio Burch, of Sharon, has returned to Boston to resume his duties on the celebrated ship Brooklyn.
The only bird's eye maple in Ypsilanti has been cut down. It stood in front of John Worden's residence.
Jacob C. Baur, of Lodi, and Miss Terna C. Mann, of Freedom, were married Thursday by Rev. Paul Irion.
Ed. Guinan, of Dexter, a former Ann Arborite, has accepted a position as salesman in a large Detroit hat store.
The Maccabees at Saline are pushing to the front. They held another highly interesting rally last Thursday night.
Fred Gunther and Miss Anna Mary Seitz, both of Saline, were married Tuesday, in Saline by Rev. C. Aug. Lederr.
The December meeting of the Saline Farmers' Club will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Friday, Dec. 2.
Matthew Johnson, of Ypsilanti, was married in Sumpter, Wednesday, to Miss Mary L. Denson, of that town, by Rev. E. T. Gray.
The Saline Observer thinks that Sheriff Judson, when he becomes warden of the state prison, will appoint Mr. Rouse his deputy.
Barn building or repairing is the rage at Manchester. Horace Wisner and Sam Smith are the latest to come down with the disease.
Manchester has eight firms selling dry goods, boots and shoes, 10 selling stationery, 15 selling tobacco and cigars and 12 selling groceries.
Miss Clara Balden, who graduated in the Dexter high school last spring, will teach the winter term of school in the Beach district in Lima.
John L. Smith, of Dexter, found a pocketbook in the street the other day containing $110. Mr. Smith was honest and returned the money to the owner before that person had discovered the loss.
Helen Spring is president of the newly organized Loyal Temperance Legion at Saline. The other officers are: Vice president, Chauncey Reeves; secretary, Cora Hull; treasurer, Archie Barry; superintendent, Mrs. Flora Russell.
Olive Lodge, No. 166, F. & A. M., of Chelsea, has elected the following officers: W. M., R. S. Armstrong; S. W., H. S. Holmes; J. W., R. B. Waltrous; treasurer, J. A. Palmer; secretary, T. E. Wood; S. D., Wm. Bacon; J. D., H. H. Avery; tyler, W. B. Sumner.
Manchester Camp, No. 5,836, Modern Woodmen of America, has elected the following officers: Venerable consul, J. J. Briegel; clerk, Ernest Oversmith; worthy adviser, Albert Kiebler ; excellent banker, Henry Landwehr; escort, George Deatle; physician, T. L. Iddings; watchman, Mat. Grossman; sentry, Fred Beutler; managers, T. L. Iddings, Ernest Paul, Lambert Reno.
Manchester Enterprise: Fred M. Freeman and A. J. Waters tried a law suit before Justice Kelly and six good men and true, Monday. It was about the value of a note for $100 given by Ed. Clark, of Clinton, and traded by Wells Martin to Sam Bertke. The jury came near giving a verdict of no cause for action, but finally concluded to split the difference and call the note worth $47.50.
The next meeting of the Washtenaw County Medical Society will be held at the Ypsilanti Sanitarium, Thursday, Dec. 1. Toasts will be responded to as follows: "The Ypsilanti Sanitarium," Dr. C. C. Yemans; "The Washtenaw County Medical Society," Dr. G. M. Hull; "The Press," by followers of that inspired calling; "The Wayne County Medical Society," by Dr. G. A. Kirker.
The new Presbyterian church at Saline is completed and will be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies on Sunday, Dec. 4. The Rev. J. M. Barkley, D. D., of Detroit, will conduct the morning service and Rev. J. M. Gelston, of Ann Arbor, the afternoon service which will begin at 3 o'clock. Music especially for the occasion. The pipe organ has been entirely rebuilt and will be used for the first time. The public is most cordially invited.
George Fiegel and Miss Clara Baur of Lodi, were married at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Clessler, of Bridgewater, at the home of the bride 's parents Mr. and Mrs. Gottlob Baur. The family and nearest friends of the contracting parties were present and a very happy wedding it was. Miss Emma Fiegel acted as bridesmaid and Herman Baur as groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Fiegel move today into their new home on the old Rogers place in Scio, five miles west of the city on the territorial road.
Rudolph Hoppe will build a residence in Chelsea.
Michael St. George, of near Milan, died of consumption Monday aged 72 years.
John Greening, of Chelsea, has been granted a pension of $6 a month by Uncle Sam.
Miss Gertie Millspaugh and H. Brauss, of Bridgewater, will be married Wednesday.
Otis A. Critchett and Louis A. Kline, two Milan soldiers, are home from Knoxville on 30 day furloughs.
Walter Spiegelberg, of Whitmore Lake, and Miss Minnie McHugh daughter of James McHugh, of Northfield, were married last Wednesday by Rev Fr. Goldrick.
Lafayette Grange meets at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Burkhart Thursday and will discuss, "Should farmers sacrifice personal interests for political purposes?" and "What is life and what are we going to do with it?"
Among the marriage licenses in the Monroe Democrat this week are two where one of the contracting parties are from this county; William E. Clark, 32, Lasalles, and Miss Allie E. Wilson, 18, Saline; George N. Boylan, 36, Ionia, and Elizabeth A. Cunningham, 22, Stoney Creek. Mr. Clark and Miss Wilson were married in Monroe town, Nov. 16.
Chelsea Standard: Chelsea is getting quite a reputation as the center of an onion growing country. There are over 65 car loads of the odorous bulbs stored in various places about the village. A carload will average about 450 bushels. This undoubtedly is the reason for the good health of the community, although it is noticed that when trains are passing through the village the trainmen invariably grasp their nose and hang on for dear life.