Local Brevities
LOCAL BREVITIES
From Tuesday's Daily Argus.
The Ypsilanti post office during the past year cleared $422.16 above expenses.
Glenn V. Trowbridge of this city has a position in the U. S. Signal Service at Washington.
Dr. J. G. Lynds was out at Whitmore Lake the latter part of last week and caught a half dozen big bass.
The Kyer Milling Co. buildings are to be repainted by O. O. Sorg. Work will be commenced tomorrow.
The New State Telephone Co. is now connected up with Dexter, Chelsea, Grass Lake, Cavanaugh Lake and Jackson.
A deputy revenue inspector is in the city looking over deeds and mortgages, insurance agents certificates, etc, to see if they have been properly stamped. Some prosecutions for neglect are expected.
The new front in the office of the American house, when completed, will be a great improvement. The former direct draft of cold air through the office will be stopped by the entrance being on the side.
The judgment of Joseph E. Gage vs. the Township of Pittsfield has been certified to by the county clerk and will be spread upon the tax rolls by the supervisor. The judgment is for $250 with $60.70 costs.
Prof. H. M. Chute this morning sent out a handsome new row boat to Portage Lake where he and Prof. Montgomery and Rev. Charles Young own a cottage. They also send along with the boat the necessary lumber for a large veranda.
The hay crop this year is reported to be abundant and high prices are not looked for. There will be a very large oat crop. In many cases the timothy sowed among the wheat is so rank that the farmers are cutting the wheat and timothy for hay.
Architect Charles Sauer is drawing plans for a dry kiln of the Ann Arbor Chicory Co. The building is to be 42x26, two stories high. It will be provided with the latest improved apparatus. The company expect to start up about Oct. 1.
Philip Blum, the deputy county clerk is at present engaged in making a transcript of the marriage returns for the last quarter which number 97. Now that Phil is married himself he thinks that there should not be so many returns to copy for the state department.
Deputy Oil Inspector Archie Wilkinson, of Chelsea, was in the city today and filed his oath of office and bond. He says that he has nothing to do with inspecting gasoline. When ever there was an explosion they investigated the fact because it was often alleged that it was kerosene.
Chas. Ratti was before Justice Doty yesterday charged with being a truant and disorderly child. The judge suspended sentence on him. Frank Baker was also before his honor charged with being drunk. He got costs or 10 days. He will feed at the trough of Sheriff Gillen for 10 days.
James W. Brown, of Ypsilanti, by his solicitor John P. Kirk has filed a bill for divorce from his wife Gertrude Brown on the ground of cruelty. They were married March 21, 1893, by Rev. William Johnson at Ypsilanti They lived together until Aug. 2, 1895. He alleges that his wife deserted him three years ago.
Wiliiam Feldhaeuser and Christian Wiegand who returned last week from the annual meeting of the Michigan Landwehr convention report their state society in fine condition. The next convention will be held in Alpena in two years it having been determined in the future to hold a convention every two years instead of annually. The state association treasury shows $700 on hand. In the case of the death of a member $400 will be paid the widow and in case of the death of the wife of a member the latter will receive $125.
The mail star route to Worden teems to be hoodooed for the Ohio syndicate that have the contract. It was let, to them for about $245 a year with a daily delivery. They sublet to the old man Vandawarker who was killed in Lenawee county. Then it was let to a Mr. Mason to commence July 1. He became tired at what he was to receive and stopped Saturday evening. Under these circumstances L. Devereaux the old faithful carrier has again been called into service. All the remuneration he asks is the modest sum of $1.50 a day. When it is considered that he furnishes his own horse and conveyance for hit sum it is seen he will not get very rich.
For some time numbers of dead robins, blue jays, black birds and squirrels have been found on the campus and vicinity. After watching carefully, parties have been detected in throwing grain supposed to be poisoned, about the ground, for the purpose of killing sparrows. The friends of the birds and squirrels propose prosecuting the parties concerned. For the few cents bounty given for sparrows it is an outrage on the public to destroy our beautiful American birds and fox squirrels. Any one furnishing testimony to the city authorities leading to the conviction of the law breakers is a public benefactor. There is a severe punishment provided by law for scattering poisoned grain, etc. It is to be desired that the miscreants may soon be brought to justice.
From Wednesday's Daily Argus.
Quite a number of accidents are chronicled by our Whitmore Lake correspondent in another column.
There are 63 scholars attending Zions parochial school at present. Another teacher in addition to Director Boes may be appointed.
A summons was issued this afternoon in a case of William Pratt against the township of Lima, in which Pratt asks for $5,000 damages.
W. E. Blackburn, of this city is a member of the honorary committee of the Emancipation celebration to be held in Battle Creek Aug. 1.
The three weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mann, of W. Summit st., died yesterday. The funeral services will be held tomorrow.
The Sunday school of Trinity Lutheran church will give a social and serve ice cream and cake on the church lawn on Friday evening of this week. All are invited.
The Pittsfield drain which has just been let by County Drain Commissioner Barry, costs $2,314 for work and is the highest priced drain the commissioner has let. The drain is over four miles long.
The C. H. Miller second addition, bounded by Hill, Oxford and Washtenaw ave., is being re-plated by the owner Mrs. Hurd. When the papers are completed it is to be placed upon the market.
A large consignment of fish was received at noon yesterday from Hon. A. J. Sawyer at Cavanaugh Lake. The weight of the largest fish were not ascertained, but it is believed Mr. Sawyer has broken his usual record.
The weekly crop report from Lansing contains the following from Washtenaw county: Wheat harvest well advanced and haying nearly completed; showers have delayed all farm work; oats, corn and potatoes doing finely; pastures are good.
The firm of Clayton & Lambert, manufacturers of plumbers' supplies, of Ypsilanti, has begun the removal of its entire plant to Detroit, where it has a new building on Colby ave., opposite the Pungs-Anderson factory. The firm will take with them eight families and 20 men.
Drs. Copeland and Hinsdale left last evening for New York to visit hospitals and architects. They propose to investigate the most approved buildings and methods and consult with specialists so that the new homeopathic hospital will contain the most modern ideas and system in use.
J. S. Henderson, manager, of the Ann Arbor Organ Co., yesterday received a cablegram from London, England, asking if the company could furnish 100 of their magnificent organs. He immediately cabled an acceptance of the order. This is only one of the many orders received by the company.
The work of improving and remodeling the Ann Arbor station is progressing under the direction of Boss Carpenter Torn Turnbull, of Owosso. It will take three weeks to complete the work. The full details of the work, new floor, seating apparatus, etc, were published in the Daily Argus sometime since.
John L. Smith, the administrator of the estate of Samuel Johnson deceased, the the well known colored barber, of Dexter, sold Mr. Johnson's house and seven acres of land on Monday for $508. One daughter is to receive $50 another daughter $5 and the balance is to be divided between the remaining two daughters.
William Lewis, proprietor of the Lewis hotel, of Ypsilanti, and his son Warren who is well known as a follower of the grand circuit in the trotting world were yesterday arrested on the charge of assault and battery by a traveling agent for the McCormick Harvesting Co. and this morning were discharged on account of lack of evidence.
The young people of Zion's church are making strong efforts to have their excursion, Thursday, July 20, to Detroit and Algonac a big success. The boat ride from Detroit to Algonac is well known as one of the most beautiful of the many boat rides that can be taken from. Detroit. The route is through the St. Clair Flats up the St Clair river.
The Harugari Maennerchor, under the direction of Frank McIntyre, are making preparations to give one of their entertaining concerts Friday evening, July 21, in Germania hall. Prof. Lewellyn Renwick, recently returned from Paris, will give a piano solo. Walter Crego, the well knows cornetist, will participate in the concert. This concert will be appreciated coming as it does in midsummer.
Jack Hillman, the reporter on the Telegraph who was arrested on a charge of larceny, in taking about $100 at different times from his employer's money drawer, was arraigned before Recorder Peck Tuesday afternoon. He demanded an examination and the case was set for Friday morning at 10 o'clock. His bail was fixed at $500. Claude S. Carney will represent Hillman. - Kalamazoo News.
News has been received that Gottlob Schleicher of Sandusky, Ohio, died July 8, aged 77 years. He was the surviving uncle of Fred and Louis Schleicher, of this city. He was born in Stuttgart and removed to Ann Arbor in 1832, crossing the ocean in company with the late Hon. Emanuel Mann and Chrisian Eberbach of this city. He was very much respected. For several years he filled the office of assessor in Sandusky. He was particularly well known as an ardent outspoken republican. He always regarded Ann Arbor with peculiar affection. He leaves one son in Cleveland and four daughters in Columbus.
From Thursday's Daily Argus.
Louis J. Lesimer has sold his house and lot in Saline.
There were 2,204 deaths in Michigan during June, which is 356 less than died in May.
Prof. Geo. P. Coler will address the Young Men's Christian Association at their rooms next Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Julia Thurston, of Dexter township, died Tuesday, age 67 years. She leaves a husband and seven children.
The Detroit Tribune says: "The Ann Arbor banks have made an excellent showing for the close of business on June 30."
A. Wilson has accepted a position with J. F. Schuh. He is in the electrical department and was in the Spanish-American war.
There is one position in the state that "Billie" Judson can't pull. Collector Rich has just been authorized to employ a confidential clerk.
Noble Monroe and Ed. O'Brien are employed by J. F. Schuh in plumbing. Mr. O'Brien is a resident of Ypsilanti and Mr. Monroe was in Cuba.
The orators for German day at Saline Aug. 17, are Eugene J. Helber, Congressman Henry C. Smith, of Adrian, Charles Werner, of Detroit, and others.
John Lindenschmitt will remodel his residence on S. Main st., raising the roof, altering the rear of the house, put on a new porch, change the sewer connections and plumbing and repaint the whole.
Ida Brown Bond, of Ann Arbor, was appointed by Judge Newkirk guardian for her two children, Bessie A. and Chester D. Bond. They will receive from their father's estate in Massachusetts the sum of $8,000.
The final account of George M. Voorheis, of Superior, administrator of the estate of Mary B. Voorheis, consisting of $523.34 was allowed yesterday and the money transferred to the guardian of the deceased's two minor children.
A 24 page answer in the case of Mrs. Catherine M Fillmore, complainant, vs. The Great Camp of the Knights of Maccabees for Michigan and Arbor Tent No. 296 defendants, was filed late this afternoon by the defendants solicitors, Durand & Carton.
In the probate court yesterday the will of Gottlob Bahnmueller, of Freedom was allowed. His wife Mary was appointed executrix and Herman Niehouse and Jacob Bahnmueller appraisers. The estate which consists chiefly of a farm is willed to Mrs. BahnmuelIer, his wife.
An order entering the appearance of the administrator of James C. Deyo, deceased, in the case of Chester H. Bangs, complainant, vs. James C. Deyo, Debby H. Deyo, George N. Hatch and John C. Carer, defendants was made yesterday. This is a case transferred from Jackson county. E. P. Sagandorph is the complainants solicitor.
Complaints are being made of the sickening stench arising from the burning rubbish on vacant lots on W. Huron and W. Washington sts. It is not altogether the fault of the property owners, as the fires are started by boys. If however the property owners would take the extra precautions to level the ground and catch the kids it might be prevented. Some slipper oil given the boys would stop the annoyance.
Henry A. Sanders, a U. of M. graduate who formerly taught Latin in the university and has been abroad for sometime has been appointed instructor in Latin in the university in the place of Mr. Dennison at a salary of $1,200. George H. Allen, '98, has been appointed assistant in Latin. A. N. Clover has been appointed assistant in general chemistry. O. C. Lemen and Cora T. Beckwith have been appointed assistants in zoology.
After a week's waiting, Mayor Allen, of Ypsilanti, yesterday afternoon caused the arrest under the state law, of eight liquor dealers on the charge of keeping open on the Fourth of July. They waived examination and gave bonds for their appearance in the circuit court in October. These are the alleged offenders: George Amet, Geo. Whitmire, Adam Schaner, John Terns. George Letter, Jacob Schmid Joseph Meyers, Smith & Fullerton.