Local Brevities

LOCAL BREVITIES.

From Monday's Daily Argus.

The money order business at the Ann Arbor post office is showing a large increase.

The first hearing in the Jacob Lutz estate was held at the probate office today.

One thousand pounds of live ducks were shipped to Detroit this afternoon by way of the electric line.

Fred B. Braun, administrator of the John Hagan estate is making up his final account at the probate office today.

A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon by County Clerk Schuh to Alpheus Poland and Miss Francis A. Smith, both of Augusta.

Street Commissioner Ross was notifying business men to remove the ice from the sidewalks in front of their business places this afternoon.

The taxes collected by City Treasurer Seyler Saturday amounted to $1,507.44. The paving tax will come in more lively after the meeting of the council tonight.

Mrs. Sarah S. Embrose, of Ypsilanti, has filled a bill in the circuit court asking for a divorce from James C. Embrose on the ground that he deserted her May 1, 1895. They were married Feb. 18, 1880, and have no children.

The Michigan Central railroad company have filed their plea to the declaration of William G. Ledwick, of Chelsea, asking for damages caused by a pry on a telegraph pole sending him into the air and demand a trial of the case.

The city has filed its plea in the $10,000 suit for damages brought by Matthew Roser for alleged false imprisonment and demands a trial of the suit. It's a new thing to sue a city for false imprisonment and Roser will have a chance to fight for his money.

From the uncertain movements of the pedestrians on the streets today, it might have been supposed that everyone was in a high state of intoxication, or more generally termed dexhileartion. The sidewalks became so icy that nearly everyone took to the streets.

The common council meets tonight. They will take up the matter of giving a rebate to part of the property owners in the street paving districts, and of the heating of John Burns' place with steam from the city's boilers. The bowling alley and billiard ordinance will also come up.

The executive committee of the Jackson club held a session Saturday evening and discussed arrangements for the Jackson day meeting, Jan. 9. The following committee of arrangements was appointed: Capt. Schuh, J. E. McGregor, S. W. Millard, M. J. Cavanaugh and Wm. Herz.

Prof. C. G. Taylor has gotten up and posted in a conspicuous place at the entrance to the engineering building a complete directory of the building. It is a great service to visitors and must save the answering of many questions. If a similar directory were posted in each of the other buildings it would be a great convenience to the public.

There was a pleasant little gathering at the home of Mrs. Fisk and daughters, 826 Thompson st., last Saturday evening. A number of friends including several university instructors, were present and a delightful time was had with music and games and initiation into an imaginary society. The last feature was decidedly novel, interesting and funny.

Mrs. M. M. Seabolt, of Lawrence st., gave a surprise party Saturday evening for her daughter, Miss Katie Seabolt. There were about 50 guests who had a fine time playing games and cards. Mr. Floyd sang a couple of solos, Walter L. Crego gave a cornet solo accompanied by Miss Seabolt, Frank Mclntyre sang and Miss Nellie Brown at the piano added to the enjoyment of the occasion. The refreshments make the mouths of the guests yet water.

The reckless rate of speed at which the Detroit cars come down Packard st. means that it is only a question of time until a serious accident results. Inside the city limits of Detroit these cars are required to conform to the same rules which govern the speed of the city cars. Ann Arbor is not as large as Detroit but our ordinances are calculated to be quite as strong. especially when it comes to a question of the protection of the lives of our citizens. This is a subject worthy of the investigation of the proper authorities.

From Tuesday's Daily Argus.

George B. Crippen was yesterday appointed postmaster of Pittsfield, vice C. A. Gale, resigned.

The skeleton iron work of the dome on the main building of the university is now being covered by the workmen.

St. Thomas' parochial school closed at noon today for the Christmas vacation. The school will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1899.

Walter Rozelle Steffy and Miss Mary Caroline Marshall, of Ypsilanti, were given a license to marry by the county clerk this morning.

The hardware merchants of the city have decided to close their stores after Dec. 26, at 6 o'clock in the evening exempting Saturday evenings.

Miss Annie May Ikeler, who graduated at Three Rivers in '96 and took a year in the university, was married at Three Rivers Saturday to Harry A. Herndon.

There are 37,976 acres of hard wood timber in Washtenaw county, 3,645 acres of "plains" land, whatever that may mean, and 17,217 acres of swamp land. These figures are from the Forestry Bulletin, just sent out by the Agricultural College experiment station

The ladies of Knoxville who are endeavoring to erect a fine hospital asked the soldiers for contributions and the 31st Michigan raised $185.30, of which Co. A, contributed $15.85.

According to a Forestry Bulletin just sent out by the state, Michigan holds 21 descriptions of land in this county for unpaid state taxes. She holds 88 in Lenawee and 29 in Monroe.

Joe Jacobus received four pair of socks and a pair of leggings from Fred Huntoon as a Christmas present. The inference is that Fred has taken to knitting to while away the weary hours of camp life.

Mrs. John Fuller suffered a stroke of paralysis last Sunday. She seems to be experiencing more than her share of afflictions. Last summer she fell and broke her ankle and about 10 days ago she was thrown out of a cutter and hurt.

The joint installation of the officers of Fraternity and Golden Rule Lodges will occur at 7 o'clock, sharp, this evening and there will be a meeting of the Commandery at 8 o'clock when the Temple degree will be conferred on Royal Jenny.

Mrs. Adeline Hatch, of 333 William st., is 80 years old today and the event is being fittingly commemorated. Her many relatives and friends are gathered at her home this afternoon to do her honor. May she live to enjoy many more returns of the day.

One Michigan pharmacist now doing business in Germany evidently looks with longing eye upon his old stamping ground, for he has sent Secretary A. C. Schumacher, of the state board of pharmacy, the money to renew his registered pharmacy certificate in this state.

A strong remonstrance should go out against throwing so much salt around on the sidewalks adjoining lawns. In point is the walk and lawn around the court house. There is no surer course to kill the lawn at least along the edge than throwing barrels of salt on the walk.

Rehfuss & Wallace will begin work tomorrow on the foundation of a large building to be used as a feed barn and sales stable. It will be located on the corner of Washington and Ashley sts., directly west of the American house. It is to be 32 by 80 feet and will be completed in about four weeks.

In the Webb will case now in progress in the circuit court over some $16,000 worth of property, testimony has been introduced tending to show that one of Webb 's sons drove him two miles out of the way in going to Chelsea to have the will drawn so that Webb might not meet his daughter, who is now making the contest.

There is an interesting relic on exhibition at the St. James hotel. It is a steel hatchet, deeply encrusted with rust, which was taken from an Indian grave near Sutton's Bay. The handle has entirely disappeared but in the eye of the hatchet are still to be seen layers of the wood adhering to the rust. It is supposed to be 200 years old.

A Niles dispatch says: "H. M. Wallace, a former student of the U. of M., and who went to the Klondike in search of a fortune has returned and is now in this city with several gold nuggets in his possession. It is reported he is worth $500.000, all of which he made in the Klondike. " Mr. Wallace's good fortune has not made him uppish. He is still doing business as a promoter.

Sauer Bros. have purchased of Mack & Schmid the ground at the corner of S. Main and Madison sts., formerly used by the city for tool yards and will on Jan. 1, begin to conduct a retail lumber and general building business there under the firm name of Chas. A. Sauer & Co., Chas. A. Sauer, manager. Mr. Sauer will continue his profession as architect at his present office on S. Main st.

The third Hobart Guild party of the series for this year was given Saturday evening at Harris hall. A "Library" entertainment was a part of the program. Christmas cakes and coffee were served, after which the dancing was begun and continued until the gong struck the unwelcome hour for departing. Mrs. Win. N. Brown and Mrs. A. Jocelyn acted as chaperonnes. Mrs. Tyler furnished the music.

On Saturday afternoon next, Christmas evening, the children of St. Andrew's Sunday school will have their annual Christmas entertainment and tree. The children with their teachers will assemble in Harris hall at 8:00 o'clock and enjoy themselves with games, etc, until 4:30, when the Christmas exercises will be held. This will be followed by a supper in the dining rooms and then will come the distribution of the gifts from the Christmas tree. It is a bright, happy festival that is always eagerly looked forward to by the children and will be a pleasant occasion this year as usual.