Local Brevities

LOCAL BREVITIES.

From Friday's Daily Argus

The D., Y. & A. A. electric road was ordered to build a line down River st. inside of 60 days, and as this is the third time they have been so ordered, we are now likely to see the cars on that thoroughfare before snow flies.

The chancery case of Richard D. Branton et al. vs. Caleb Eaton et al. was concluded this morning, Judge Kinne reserving his decision. The case grew out of a land deal and the complainants are endeavoring to have a deed set aside on the grounds of fraud and want of consideration.

Register of Deeds Cook and assistant Creech, are in training for the baseball game between the count and city officials. They are rapidly hardening their hands so that they will be able to catch a cannon ball, fired from one of Admiral Dewey's fleet, without even winking an eye.

A petition of Mary Bahnmuller, of Freedom, was filed today in the probate court to admit the will of her husband, Gottlieb Bahnmueller, who died April 19. All the property is bequeathed to his wife. It is estimated at $4,500. The widow and five children are heirs at law.

Dr. Copeland, of the homeopathic department said to the Argus: "William Judson cannot receive too much credit for what he did in Lansing the last day after the senate had refused to recall the quarter of a mill tax bill. He went to the governor as soon as the senate acted and said, 'here governor, sign this bill,' and he did."

The hearing of the final account of Charles Kaercher, executor of John George Kaercher, deceased, in Chelsea, caused much controversy in Judge Newkirk's office today. Although the heirs are only to receive about $76 a piece the animosity displayed would have been sufficient for a million dollar case. Attorney Turnbull tried to pour oil upon the troubled waters.

The difficulties about the tree asked to be cut down on Thompson st. at the entrance of the proposed private place, are gathering more force. A member of the board of public works reports the tree cut down, and insinuates that a warrant will be sworn out against the chopee or chopees. He or they were still at large at the noon hour.

Fred Kaercher of Lima had an experience on W. Liberty st. last evening that he will not soon forget. He was driving home when his horse became frightened near the Ann Arbor road. The animal started to kick and threw Mr. Kaercher out and dragged him. The buggy was badly damaged. Mr. Kaercher's right ear was almost torn off and his head severely cut. He had to have his ear sewed up and wounds dressed. The horse was caught beyond Seventh st.

Andrew J. Sawyer, one of the influential farmers, of Webster, was in the city yesterday greeting friends. In speaking of the crops he said: "Of course wheat is almost a failure. The hay will also be short as many farmers pastured too close last fall."

From Saturday's Daily Argus.

Supervisor Schneider is happy over the arrival of a baby boy.

Festus R. Metcalf, of Adrian, has been selected as census supervisor for this congressional district.

The new brick block of Charles Kayser on N. Fourth ave. has reached the second story. It will have a handsome front.

Louis Rohde is having his four houses on W. Washtenaw st. repainted. When completed it will be a great improvement to the street.

Eleven tramps were before Justices Duffy and Doty this afternoon. Good citizens will sustain their efforts in making Ann Arbor an unpopular summer resort.

The sleeping car on the afternoon train of the Ann Arbor road north, is being patronized by parties going to Charlevoix and Petoskey. They reach Thompsonville where they change cars about 8 o'clock.

In the circuit court Judge Kinne granted a decree of divorce to Sarah Embrose the complainant in the case against her husband James. C. Embrose. D. C. Griffin was Mrs. Embrose's solicitor.

Capt. Cornelius Gardener recently colonel of the 31st Michigan, has been ordered to appear before the examining board at Governor's Island for examination as to his fitness for promotion in the regular army.

Mr. and Mrs. William Schwab, of W. Sixth st., last evening celebrated thier seventh wedding anniversary. A few friends dropped in to express their good wishes. The company enjoyed the singing of some of the gentlemen present.

Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer have commenced suit in behalf of Joseph Geromiller against the Huron Valley Building and Loan Association for $182.13, which includes sums overpaid the association and fines illegally assessed. It will be heard on June 14.

The case of Rowena and Caroline Capin vs. Robert W. Hemphill, Henry P. Glover and the Ypsilanti & Saline electric railroad company, a stipulation of settlement has been made. This was one of the cases brought by the property owners along the line of the road.

Representative George S. Wheeler has been elected a member of the executive committee of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society and L. D. Watkins, of Manchester, has been made chairman of the committee on historians.

Adam Epper, a butcher in Chelsea, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon by being thrown from a wagon, his team running away and wagon being overturned. His collar bone and three ribs were broken, and he was also internally injured.

Dr. William A. Mogk left today for Detroit to accept a position in the scientific laboratory of Parke, Davis & Co. He will also be able to practice in addition to his other work. The doctor is a hard student and a conscientious worker and has a bright future before him.

The pen used by Gov. Pingree in signing the one-fourth of a mill university tax bill will be presented to President Angell by ex-Sheriff Judson. When the governor signed the document Mr. Judson who was present was considerate in asking for the pen. It is an ordinary pen and penholder but it did service in a good cause.

Capt. Carl A. Wagner, who commanded Co. L, 33d regiment, the Sons of Veterans company, during the Cuban campaign, has issued a call for a reunion of his company at Grand Rapids, June 14 and 15, on the occasion of the 16th annual encampment of Michigan Division, Sons of Veterans.

After the work of the evening was completed by Golden Rule Lodge, No. 159, F. & A. M., Thursday evening, a delightful little spread was enjoyed in the armory.  Tables had been set and sandwiches, ice cream and strawberries and lemonade were served under the direction of Tyler Tom Talyor. Cigars were passed after which Past Master W. W. Watts acted as toastmaster. A number of brothers were called upon who responded.

A decree of divorce was settled this morning in the circuit court in the case of Theodore J. Walker, complainant vs. Emma B. Walker, defendant. Judge Kinne gave the custody of the two children Clarence Christian and Cornelius Theodore to their mother until they are 14 years of age. The alimony of $280 decreed was immediately paid.

William Bolgos, of Ann Arbor township, called at the Daily Argus office today. He says the windstorm of last week did much damage in his neighborhood. He had every fence, the wind could get hold of, blown down. His sugar bush was greatly injured and the trees that are down will cut a 100 cords of maple wood. He had a big oak tree two feet in diameter blown out bu the roots, so that the bottom with the roots lay further away from the hole where it came out than the top of the tree.