Local Brevities

From Tuesday's Daily Argus.

ARE INVITED—Rev. W. L. Tedrow will speak at the Y. M. C. A. rooms next Sunday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock. All men are cordially invited to hear him.

COMPILED LAWS—Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the compiled laws of Michigan are expected to be on hand for distribution to those entitled to receive them by the county clerk the last of this week or the first of next.

PUT OVER—The following cases were called in Justice Duffy's court today and put over one month. People vs. Binder & Kearnus; People vs. McCaffrey, and the People vs. Keagan and Rahr.

SUNDAY BURGLARY—The grocery store of Arthur R. Hagen, 220 Depot st., was burglarized Sunday morning and a quantity of cigars taken. Entrance was effected through a back window. The money drawer was pulled out, but no cash was taken.

MEN WANTED—Arthur J. Sweet returned from New Baltimore last night and he reports that there is an opportunity for men who want labor to find it with Ed. Groves, the engineer of the work on the extension of the Detroit and Mr. Clemens rapid railway to Marine City—wages $1.25 to $1.50 per day.

PUNISHED HIM—Deputy Sheriff Marvin A. Davenport swore out a warrant this afternoon for the arrest of Ella M. Robinson. It seems that Deputy Davenport went to the Robinson residence near Hanover square to serve a legal paper when it is alleged he was set upon by the said Ella Robinson and assaulted and battered without reference to the Marquis of Queensbury rules. At any rate a warrant is out for her arrest and the end is not yet.

FINE TROUT—A party of jolly fishermen, consisting of D. A. Tinker and son Albert, of Ann Arbor, and Mr. Wilson, of Detroit, went on a fishing expedition up Maple river on Saturday and returned with 65 speckled trout, each and everyone of which was well above the average weight. Mr. Tinker says this was his first experience at trout fishing and the Resorter hopes that he will not improve very much, also that genus of fish known as "salvelinus fontinalis" may become extinct in Michigan rivers.—Bay View Resorter.

HAIDLE-HICKS—Dr. Allison W. Haidle, of Negaune, Wis., and Maud the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hicks. No. 714 S. State st. were quietly married this morning at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev. Henry P. Horton officiating. Only the immediate family were present. The couple left for Detroit where they took the boat for their future home. Dr. Haidle was formerly Dr. N. S. Hoff's assistant. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Haidle wish them much joy and happiness.

ATTACHED REAL ESTATE—A suit was begun today by attachment by W. H. Butler as agent for Henry Leh, Horatio B. Koch, George H. Leh and John Leh, co-partners doing business as H. Leh & Co., against Alonzo M. Doty and George Feiner co-partners. The property attached is described as lot number four, in block number two, north of range number 10 east, in the eastern addition to the city of Ann Arbor. Peter J. Lehman and George J. Mann appraised the property at $4,000. The plaintiffs claim $240 as the amount of indebtedness.

From Wednesday's Daily Argus.

NO MEETING—There will be no Sunday meetings at the Y. W. C. A. during August.

WORK PROGRESSING—The walls for the new gas plant are up to the gables. It will be several weeks before the roof will be put on. The excavation for the gas holder has been completed.

HELD IT TEN YEARS—At the recent meeting of the Grand Lodge, D. O. H., in Lansing, Eugene Oesterlin, of this city, was re-elected grand treasurer. Mr. Oesterlin has held the office for 10 years.

GREAT DEMAND—The Michigan Manufacturing Co., of Ypsilanti, yesterday shipped five of Sweet's track drill machines to California. This is the machine invented by Arthur J. Sweet, of this city.

APPOINTED GUARDIAN—Mrs. Rebecca Tomlison, of Chelsea, was appointed guardian for Charles T. Tomlison, insane. This is one of the cases which shows the good done by the Maccabees. She will draw $200 a year while her husband is insane until his whole insurance of $2,000 is exhausted.

LIVELY RUNAWAY—About 1 o'clock yesterday the team of A. F. Van Atta, of Salem, became frightened while in front of Allmendinger & Schneider's mill. They ran up First st. and turned on Miller ave., going to Main. They were stopped before any damage was done. William McIntyre narrowly escaped colliding with them.

WANTS A DIVORCE—Herman N. Dreyer, of Ann Arbor, by his solicitor, D. Cramer, has filed a bill for divorce from his wife Ann L., on the grounds of extreme cruelty. He alleges that they were married on the second Sunday of June, 1895, Rev. Mr. Coburn, of the M. E. church, officiating. The defendant's maiden name is Anna L. Brown. The couple have two children aged three and two years old.

PLEADS NOT GUILTY—Miss Ella M. Robinson appeared before Justice Doty this afternoon and plead not guilty to the charge of assault and battery preferred by Deputy Marvin A. Davenport. Sheriff Gillen called this morning with the warrant sworn out by Davenport. He did not see the woman wanted but she promised to put in an appearance this afternoon, which she did. The case was set for a hearing next Tuesday.

AN UNFOUNDED REPORT—Miss Mary Lee, of Dexter, daughter of Dr. Lee, who was reported missing was at the American house this morning. Miss Lee was very indignant at the reports that her father was missing. She says he went to Toronto to settle up the estate of a brother who died in Australia. The family were informed when he left and hear from him daily. Miss Lee cannot understand how the report could have started.

INTEREST INCREASING—The merchants of Ann Arbor are displaying more than usual interest in the coming Washtenaw Fair. Nearly all the space has already been allotted in the main hall. The school exhibits will have to be placed elsewhere as also the art exhibits. This will leave only a small space not as yet taken. Merchants who have not yet secured space, be they located in this city or in the county, who want space, should not delay in communicating with A. C. Schumacher, who is the chairman of the committee.

ARE MARRIED—Gottfried Maedel, a photographer of Saginaw, and Miss Emily Sanzi, of S. Fifth ave., were quietly married at the bride's home last Saturday afternoon, Rev. Nicklas officiating. Arthur Maedel, of Detroit, Geo. Sanzi and the Misses Mary and Clara Sanzi, of this city were the attendants. After an elegant wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Maedel left for their future home, Saginaw. Both young people are well acquainted here. Mr. Maedel was for some time employed at Berryman's studio and Miss Sanzi has been an active member of the Young People's Society of Zion's Lutheran church and also a Sunday school teacher. Their many friends extend best wishes.

THE FARMERS' PICNIC—The annual farmers' picnic of Washtenaw, Livingson, Oakland and Lenawee counties, will be held Saturday, Au. 26. The president of the association, Philip Duffy, is working hard with the other directors in trying to make it even a greater success than in former years. The announced speakers of the day will be George B. Horton, of Lenawee county, master of the state grange, ex-County School of Commissioners M. J. Cavanaugh and W. W. Wedemeyer, of Ann Arbor. There will be other speakers. Among the special attractions will be bicycle and steam boat races. The usual reduced rates on the railroads have been secured. The evening connections with the Grand Trunk road will be better than in former years. Everybody is invited to come out and have a good time.

From Thursday's Daily Argus.

AN EXCURSION—The German Bethlehem church will run an excursion to Port Huron, via Detroit, Thursday, Aug. 17. The fare for the round trip is $1.35.

MINERAL WATER—The break in the pipes in the Ypsilanti sanitarium mineral well has been repaired and a full supply of mineral water is available. It does not give forth any sweeter odor than before.

YPSILANTI COMPANY—The Ypsilanti company of the Michigan National Guards, recognized last evening, having secured more than the 48 names necessary. They will elect officers Aug. 16, if they don't find such election unnecessary at that time.

THREE GRADUATES—Three university graduates received appointments in the Central high school in Detroit yesterday. They were Miss Mary Anderson, English and history; Frederick C. Irwin, chemistry; Miss E. Jane Austin, algebra.

STATE CROP ESTIMATE—The state crop report for August estimates the yield of wheat in the state at 13,000,000 bushels, the yield in the central and southern states being estimated at seven bushels to the acre. The estimated yield of oats is 35 bushels to the acre. There is a large bean crop. Hay averaged this year 1.14 tons to the acre. Very few counties will produce any peaches this year.

LARGE LAND OWNER—C. F. Staebler, of Fosters, clerk of Ann Arbor town, was in the city yesterday to arrange for the day on which he will pay for woodchuck scalps. He says he has recently heard from his brother O. F. Staebler, of Ironwood, who reported business very good. Mr. Staebler, 13 years ago, when only 19 years of age, went up into that country. He went into the lumber business and now owns 2,700 acres of land. He furnishes all the mines in his vicinity with their necessary cord wood. He has much faith in the future argicultural prospects of his county. Much of his land is a black muck on which he can raise the finest of potatoes, oats and hay.

GOLDEN WEDDING—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reader, of Ypsilanti, have just celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with 80 relatives and friends. Thirty-five members of the family were present, those from outside being Jos. Reader and family, of Detroit; E. Reader and wife, of the Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Co.; Thos. Reader and family and Mrs. Kendall, of Ann Arbor; Mrs. Cornwell, of Jackson. Among the presents, which were numerous and rich, was $60 in gold. Frank Joslyn, of Ypsilanti, made the presentation speech. This aged couple came from Warwickshire, Eng., May 18, 1863. Twelve years later they settled in Ypsilanti, where they have since resided. They are the parents of 10 children, all of whom are living.

Saline, Mich., Aug. 10—(Special to Daily Argus.)—Edward Berdan, of Chicago, is spending his vacation with his mother.

Dry weather.

Trips to the lakes are in order.

Wool buyers are plentiful these days.

The hotels of this place are doing a rushing business.

Charles Carven's new house is rapidly nearing completion.

Leonard Bassett's new house is about ready for occupancy.

Dr. Sheeder and family are expected home from Springfield, O., about the 10th.

Mrs. Toms has gone to Chicago to join her husband who preceded her by six weeks.

Geo. J. Nissly has nearly completed one house and is starting another on the old school property.

A saloon will shortly be opened in the Fred Binder store on Chicago st. George Doelker will be in charge.

The funeral of the late Miss Fanny Rash occurred Sunday. She had been sick for some time. Interment at Dixboro.

Work on the Pittsfield-Lodi drain is being rapidly pushed forward. A large gang of teams and men are at work.

E. A. Hauser has sold 85,000 pounds of wool to Philadelphia parties at a good figure. It is now being packed for shipment.

The success of the promoters of rural delivery at Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor has spurred on the promoters of the route from here through the county south and southwest of town.

The wire gang on the electric line have the feed and trolley wires strung to the last village limits. A Y is being put in at the junction of Chicago st. and Monroe st. Rails are beginning to arrive and soon the track will be laid. Grading for the bridge over the Ann Arbor track is about done, and track is being laid to the east approach of the bridge so that material may be laid where wanted.