Local Brevities
LOCAL BREVITIES
From Tuesday's Daily Argus.
Johnson's grocery store on Forrest ave caught fire today on the outside, but little damage was done.
There are still a few copies left of the special editions of the Daily Argus of the day Co. A returned home and Memorial day. They can be procured at the Argus office at the usual price.
The Ypsilanti post office fight has drawn down to three men. Frank Creech seems to be in the lead, and if he don't get it it is believed to lie between Harlow Wells and Frank Stowell.
Last night Thomas Moore, residence unknown, was arrested for the larceny of a gold watch from Chas. H. Manly, of the Clifton House, Whitmore Lake. His trial takes place today before Justice Moss.
St. Thomas' new church will be finished this year. It is a noble building and a great credit to those who have worked so hard for its erection and especially to Rev. Fr. Kelly, the beloved priest of this parish.
Fred H. Borrodaile, a graduate of the U. of M., who married Miss Sperry in this city, has resigned the position of state analyst at Lansing and R. E. Doolittle takes his place. W. H, Hess, of Ann Arbor, has been promoted to assistant analyst in Mr. Doolittle's place.
Mable Perkins, of Wayne county, applied for a bill of divorce today from her husband Henry C. Perkins. They were married in February 1896 and the bill alleges that he was extremely cruel towards her. Henry C. Perkins, is of his city and the marriage was performed in Ypsilanti.
The farmers report that the grasshoppers are doing much damage to the grass crop in this section, and claim that it will increase the price of hay. Some are already cutting the grass to save it from the grass hoppers. They have not before been known in such numbers in this section.
County Agent Peter J. Lehman is making arrangements to return Louisa M. Moss to the Coldwater school from which she was taken in 1891. Her number was 3,055. She was adopted by Miss Mary Roepper, of Dexter, but the girl is unruly and will probably be returned as soon as possible.
The case of Gage against the township of Pittsfield, which was tried in the circuit court and appealed to the supremo court was affirmed by that court yesterday. The plaintiff received $250 damages for injuries received from being thrown from his wagon owing to a rut in the highway.
This morning at 2 o'clock Jacob Roehm died at his residence No. 714 W. Jefferson st. He was born Aug. 5, 1859. The funeral will take place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and church service will be held at 2:30 p. m. in the Zion's church, interment in Guenter's cemetery, Jackson ave.
Senators George Monaghan and Charles Ward will be the principal speakers at the Whitmore Lake picnic July 4. Denny Donahue, of Aguadores fame, is on the program for a speech too. The musical program will be announced later. Special rates and half fare for children. Dinner 25 cts. Senator Monaghan is considered Detroit's best orator. Every one should hear him.
From Wednesday's Daily Argus.
The city marshal is having all the alleys cleaned on either side of Main st.
The horse of Dr. Cowie jumped a wire fence last evening and was injured. Dr. Dell dressed the wounds.
Dr. Carrow was authorized to negotiate with the Maccabees for a free bed at the University hospital on a basis of $5,000 endowment.
The library of school district No. 1, situated at 12 E. Huron st., will be open during the summer every Monday and Thursday from 3 to 6 p. m.
The young people of the Bethlehem church will give an excursion to Whitmore Lake June 29. Fare for the round trip 35 cnts. Everybody is invited.
Prof. Allen S. Whitney superintendent of Saginaw e. s. schools was appointed by the regents and has accepted the position of examiner of schools with rank of assistant professor.
This is a remarkable year for the Ann Arbor merchants. So far not an attachment has been gotten out on students' trunks or other articles. They pay their debts.
Michael Kenny and Miss Catherine Congdon, of Chelsea, were married this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Thomas' church, this city. John Carrol and Miss Maude Flagler stood up with them.
The weekly crop report just issued at Lansing contains the following report from Washtenaw county: Corn, beans and potatoes have done nicely; corn has made a good stand and is being cultivated.
William Simmons, who was complained of yesterday for throwing a stone through Seyfried's saloon window which knocked out the teeth of Fred Bowen has been caught. It is expected that Bowen, who is in a very critical condition, will make a complaint against Simmons for assault and battery or perhaps a more serious charge. Bowen cannot leave his bed.
Eli F. Cudebeck, a conductor on the Ann Arbor rroad, was given a divorce yesterday afternoon from his wife This is the outcome of the recent sensational suit against Cudebeck by his wife a few months ago when she sued him for sending her threatening letters. Mrs. Cudebeck lives in Idaho, and Cudebeck charges that she has gotten most of his property by one means or another.
H. D. Armstrong, of this city, Michigan passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific, yesterday received a telegram from a favorite sister whom he has not seen for 16 years, stating that she has arrived in this country. Twenty-two years ago she went to Buenes Ayres to teach. At that time she was one of the leading normal teachers in America.
A day or two ago Agent Gilmore had occasion to go to the lumber yard of the Ann Arbor Organ Co. to look up some cars there. He found one freight car had been occupied by hobos. They had built a fire on the bottom of the car for the purpose of cooking some onions the tops of which were still there. He also found the remains of a loaf of bread and a small bag of salt. The tramps had evidently slept in the car. It is surprising that the car did not burn. Had it taken fire and burned, the Organ Co. would no doubt have had a large loss. Of course these vagabonds would not have cared had the car burned if only they got out them selves.
Mail Messengr Lee Deveraux, of Worden, is walking around with a very bad looking head. It is cut and bruised and apparently the fight must have gone against him. Mr. Deveraux is a peaceful man and his story of having been thrown out of his buggy stood on his head, and generally bruised, is believed by his friends. George Seybolt, the carriage manufacturer certainly believes the story because he sold Mr. Devereaux yesterday a new buggy to take the place of the former one which was wrecked. There must be something dangerous connected with the mail contract to Worden, as the other man who had secured the contract after July 1, was recently killed by the cars.
From Thursday's Daily Argus.
The wife of Dr. Neil Gates, of Dexter, died this morning at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Gates' maiden name was Annie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schneider, of Fosters Station.
The children of the seventh grade of the Tappan school enjoyed a delightful picnic at Geddes. They had ball games, and other amusements and a good time all around.
On Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock special mission services for the children I will be held in the Zion church. The pastor, Rev. A. L. Nichlas, has prepared an interesting program for the little folks.
The Daily Argus printed 250 extra papers last night on account of the full commencement accounts of the University, high school and St. Thomas school. There are only about 50 left. If you wish a copy come early.
The members of the literary class of '73 in two Tally-ho's paraded the city yesterday afternoon. Horning added to the delights of the occasion. They had a jolly time ending up with a supper at a hotel.
Prof. J. C. Trueblood will preside next week, June 26 to 30, at the national convention of teachers of oratory, to be held at Chatauqua, N. Y. On July 1 he will give an address on "Wendell Phillips," before the Chatauqua assembly.
Edward Maul, '93 lit, of Kewannee Ill.,now teaching at Rock Island, Ill., was married last evening to Miss Louise Wilder. During Mr. Maul's stay in Ann Arbor he was an active worker in the mission Sunday school of St. Andrews church.
The reception given by Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Brown, No. 323 Kingsley st., yesterday afternoon was a pleasant function. More than 200 alumni attended. Mr. and Mrs. Brown's elegant home was crowded with the old boys and girls. They received a hearty welcome.
As Joe T. Jacobs was wandering about the campus today, he spied a cap hanging by the tent of the class of '88. Thinking that brand of cap looked familiar he examined it and found the firm name of Joe T. Jacobs & Co. stamped on the inside. These class caps were purchased of him in '88.
Twenty-five passenger agents were in the city yesterday looking after students, to see that they got home safely over the favorite route; Rates to Buffalo and the west suffered a cut. Tickets to the south were sold on tariff rates. One agent said he estimated the student passenger business to amount to $30,000.