A Dexter Boy's Musical Success

Dexter, Mich., Aug. 29. - Although no new cases of scarlet fever have appeared the school board have decided to postpone opening school for one week.

Train No. 14 was delayed for two hours at this place last night on account of a break down.

An interesting relic in the possession of Dennis Warner, of Dester. It is the first number of the "Michigan Essay," a weekly newspaper published in Detroit, "Territory of Michigan," by James M. Miller, and is dated Thursday, Aug. 31, 1809, just 90 years old this coming Thursday. It gives news of the progress of the French Invasion of Spain ; war between Austria and Russia; a naval battle between French and English fleets in the West Indies, and other interesting accounts. It tells with pride of salt wells being discovered near Pittsburg and how they are being worked with improved machinery with a capacity of five bushels of salt per day. The subscription price was $5 per year.

Milton H. Hall's latest musical production, "Mr. Thomas Cat, '" is meeting with an enthusiastic reception as played by Sousa's Band of 100 pieces at Manhattan Beach. Mr. Hall is a Dexter boy and is spending his summer vacation with his mother here.