Local Brevities
Does Your Room Need Repapering?
We have just received a lot of inexpensive WALL PAPER in the new and latest Colorings and Patterns.
Remember Some of These Prices.
Best White Blanks 4c per roll.
Best Glimmers, 5c, 6c, 7c, per roll.
Embossed Papers, 12c, 15c per roll.
Imitation of Leather, 18c, 20c per roll.
Best Ingrain, 12c per roll.
Window Shades, complete and ready to hang for 10c each.
George Wahr
310 S. State St. and Down Town, Opposite Court House, Main St., Ann Arbor.
Friends of the Argus who have business in the Probate Office are asked to request Judge Newkirk to send the advertising necessary to the probating of estates with which they are connected to the Argus-Democrat.
LOCAL BREVITIES
From Tuesday's Daily Argus.
Albert Fiegel, has purchased a lot of the Wines homestead on S. Division st. He proposes to build a house on the land during the coming summer.
Judge of Probate Newkirk today made an order for adoption by William E. and Nettie Boyden, of Harold R. Uttermark, a 17 months old baby boy.
A load of baled hay was tipped over at the corner of Ashley and S. Huron st. yesterday afternoon. In driving over the crossing, the load became top heavy.
Mrs. William Aprill, of Scio, is slowing convalescing from her operation. Dr. Klingmann, her physician reports that he hopes she will be able to sit up in a day or two.
Deputy Clerk Phil Blum thinks he is $40 ahead, having realized on a tontine investment scheme. He says he invests "no more," as he is now ahead and proposes to stay ahead.
William Morton, of Packard st., while tearing down an old building today, lost his footing and fell ten feet. He was badly bruised and will be confined to his bed for several days.
William C. Jacobus, the carpenter, reports that there is more building in sight now, than there was last June. The most of the houses to be built are to be used as homes for their owners.
The harness stolen from the stable of Michael Steabler last Friday night was found this morning by Louis Rhode's son in his fathers coal shed. It had probably been hidden there by the thief.
The democratic committees last evening placed Walter Seabolt upon the ticket for president of the council, J. Fred Hoelzle, for alderman in the first ward and Thomas D. Kearney for alderman in the sixth ward.
Marriage licenses have been granted to Jacob Kopp, 44, Sharon Amanda Schultz, 25, Ann Arbor; Robert J. Conner, 33, Phelps, N. Y., Isabella McNaugher, 32, Ann Arbor; Alonzo H. Ranes, 26, Ann Arbor, Ann R. Heaver, 25, La Clede, Ill.
Miss Davis well known in Ann Arbor musical circles, as a talented pianist and teacher, will play two piano solos at the charity concert in Germania Hall. Monday evening. Miss Davis has many admirers who will be pleased to hear her.
The sisters and cousins of Mrs. David Laubengauer, of S. Main st., last evening delightfully surprised Mrs. Laubengayer. The occasion being her 41 birthday anniversary. An abundance of toothsome refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by everyone.
A deputy revenue collector visited the county clerks office last evening and called for all bonds. He found five justice and seven notary bonds unstamped. The parties who gave these bonds had better call at the clerks office and see that these bonds are properly stamped and thereby avoid the penalty.
Mrs. James Andrews, of Pittsfield, died this morning at 4 o'clock. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late residence. Mrs. Andrews was about 55 years of age. Her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Davidson, Minnie and Fannie, and one son, Luke, survive her.
About 30 of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuler surprised them in their new home on W. 3rd st., last night. Everybody present had a jolly good time. The evening was spent in games and social converse. Refreshments were served at a late hour after which the company separated to their various homes.
John Moran, by his attorney A.J. Sawyer, this morning filed a declaration in a suit against the Detroit, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor Railray Co. claiming $1000 damages. The declaration charges that Jan. 21 1898 Mr. Moran, was driving on Packard st., when a motor car struck his horses. He asks $1000 damage.
A quiet modest wedding took place last evening at No. 303 S State st., it being the marriage of Alonzo H. Ranes a law student and Miss Anna B. Weaver a literary student, Rev. T. W. Young, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Both the contracting parties are from Illinois. Mr. Ranes was a member of the Second Illinois Infantry recently discharged.
John Duffy was yesterday sentenced by Justice Duffy to 65 days in the Detroit House of Correction. He was charged with begging on the street as a second offense. Today the case of Benjamin F. Ross charged with an assault and battery on Wah Lee. March 22 was adjourned to April 12. Charles Lewis drunk on street received 10 days in the county jail.
The Eberbach Drug and Chemical Co., propose making a number of improvements in its building on S. Main st. The rear of the building which is now only two stories is to be raised 13 feet and the entire rear of the building is to be covered with glass so as to afford the best light possible. The office is to be placed in the rear of the first floor. Shelving will be placed in the second and third floors to properly take care of the company's stock. The front of the building will not at this time be changed. In cleaning up this morning preparatory to commencing work many forgotten relics of a former age in business were found. Among these were wooden shaving mug.
From Wednesday's Daily Argus.
Everyone interested in bicycles should be at the meeting at eight o'clock.
Easter song service in St. Andrews Episcopal church, Sunday evening. Special music.
Tickets are on sale for St. Andrews vested choir concert at Harris hall, April 7. Admission, 25 cents.
Miss Matern, violinist will take part at the Easter song service Sunday evening in St. Andrews Episcopal church.
The senior class of the literary department meet Friday afternoon to decide what form their class memorial will take.
The Oddfellows after Lent dance which was announced for April 12, has, on account of the Rebecca meeting on the same date, been changed to April 11.
Joseph Gross pleaded guilty to an assault and battery on Rambert Jones. Justice Duffy fined him the costs. The testimony showed there was no malice it seemed to be chiefly a case of misunderstanding.
Luick Bros. have received three carloads of Norway pine to be used in the construction of the Godfrey warehouse by the contractors Jacobus & Son. It was cut at Lewiston, Mont morency county. The three cars contained over 40,000 feet. Luick Bros. pronounce it the finest lumber that has ever been shipped to this city.
Andrew Strehl, of Owosso, who is attending Albion College, has decided not to accept the offer from the Athletic Association of Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio, to play in that team, but will remain at Albion. The Adelbert team offered to put up a year's expenses to secure Mr. Strehl as an end player. - Owosso Argus. This seems like a violation of amateur athletic rules.
The Easter services at St. Andrew's church will be as follows: 7 a.m., Holy communion and sermon; 4:00 p.m., Sunday school festival; 4:30 p.m., meeting of the brotherhood of St. Andrew; 7:30 p.m., Evening prayer and sermon (special music.)
A special Easter service will be held at the city Y.M.C.A. next Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. Rev. Geo. P. Coler of the University Bible chairs will make an address. Subject to be announced later. Mr. Coler is an interesting speaker and has a great deal of sympathy for young men. Go and hear him. Special music for Easter will be rendered, and will include a baritone solo by Gerald Brown and a cornet solo by Walter Crego.
John Renan residing two miles south-west of Ann Arbor will sell at public auction Thursday, April 6th, at 1 o'clock: 4 good working horses, 4 extra good cows, 1 bull 1 year old, 1 Jersey heifer 2 years old with calf, 3 1 year old steers, 5 shoats, 1 sow with pigs, 100 chickens, 15 tons of hay, a quantity of oats, drill, 2 ploys, 2 harrow, land roller, 2 sulky hay rakes, mower, 2 top buggies and numerous other articles. Fred Krause will officiate as auctioneer.
The will of John Reinenschneider, of Sylvan, was filed yesterday. The estate is estimated at $100 personal and $3000 real estate. After his debts are paid and after his wife's death, he divides the estate as follows: one year after this time his daughter, Mary Kalmbach, is to receive $365; two years after his daughter Catherine receives $200; his son William $100 in 3 years; his son Henry $100 in 4 years. The residue is to be divided equally between his sons, Philip and Charles.
From Yesterday's Daily Argus.
Chas. L. Miller and Frank P. Smith have opened up a grocery store at the corner of North Main and Catherine sts. in the store formerly occupied by Johnson & Son.
A donation of $400 has been received by the university from Peter White, of Marquette to be used for additional help to Prof. Andrew C. McLaughlin professor of American history.
Prof. George L Hendrickson, of Chicago university, Prof. P. M. Slaughter, of Wisconsin, Prof. Charles E. Bennet, of Cornell and Thomas D. Seymour, of Yale, are in the city to attend the Schoolmasters club which meets in Ypsilanti.
Buy your tickets and reserve seats for Sousa's Band concert at University hall, Saturday evening, April 8th, at E. E. Calkins state st, and H. J. Brown Main st., Ann Arbor, and Rogers drug store, Ypsilanti, at 8 a.m., Saturday, April 1, 1899. Prices, 50c, 75c, and $1.00.
The next meeting of the Michigan branch of the Woman's Board of Missions of the Interior of the Congregational church will be held in Ann Arbor. This was settled at their meeting in Detroit yesterday at which Mrs. James B. Angell was re-elected president; Mrs. Robert Campbell, treasurer, and Sidney W. Clarkson, auditor. Mrs. Alexis C. Angell, of Detroit, was elected secretary of the juvenile department.
The Ann Arbor Chicory Co., is hurrying up its contracts, because of the question of the number of hand sowers and cultivators, to be ordered. As the company intends to limit its contracts to 300 acres, farmers wishing to take advantage of the privilege, of raising a crop, (with a big price guaranteed,) must close their contracts without delay. The company proposes next year to give the first privilege to those that have contracts this year. The prospect of a distribution of $18,000 in cash, is enough to make every citizen of Ann Arbor try to do some home missionary work.
Rawsonville.
Bert Bissell is moving on a farm near Belleville.
Will Walters has taken a farm to work near Belleville.
Mr. Price is plastering his new house, the work is being done by Richardson & Son.
Miss Georgie Covert, who is teaching music and drawing in Chicago is home for the week.
John Fosdyke has again commenced repairing his dwelling house which he proposes to fit up for his store and post office.
Mrs. C. Eaton, after a five days rest at home, has returned to Tecumseh to be with her aunt, Mrs. Cairns, who is very low.
Dallas Pierce and his sister, Mrs. Thorn, were called to Peru, Ind., last Wednesday by the fatal illness of their brother, Chas. Pierce.
Mrs. Jason Cross has so far recovered as to be able to be moved to her home from the Ypsilanti hospital as soon as weather and roads permit.
Mr. Bovee who has been on a farm near Fraines lake for the past 3 years moved Tuesday on Mrs. Campbell's farm one mile south of this place.
Now let the farmers at election vote for the county on hawks, minks and weasels who will infest the poultry yard the coming season carrying the spoils of their wives some work. If the women could vote they'd do it.
M. J. Cavanaugh the Democratic nominee for Circuit Judge is well known in the county by those interested in education to have elevated the work in that line and will repay the people for the trust imposed in him. Judging the future by the past we feel confident if elected he will faithfully perform the duties of the office. The office of circuit judge requires an incumbent who will deal out equal and unbiased justice to all. As Mr. Cavanaugh has already made a record in that line in dealing with the many teachers, with as many different degrees of qualifications we bespeak for him if elected a fair and honorable record.