Local Brevities

From Tuesday's Daily.

J. D. Ryan, in company with several other sportsmen, spent yesterday hunting. As a result, Jerry treated some of his friends with partridge last evening.

Mrs. William Rehfuss, of W. Washintgon st., yesterday celebrated her birthday anniversary. A number of friends called during the day to offer their congratulations.

On Saturday Mrs. John Schmid, of W. Huron st., delightfully entertained a number of friends at a 5 o'clock tea, the occasion being the celebration of her birthday anniversary.

The city authorities have placed a railing at the culvert crossing Allen's Creek on W. William st. It will be quite a protection. The depression on the west side of the culvert is in a condition that may cause people to trip and fall.

Next Monday evening there will be a distribution of turkeys and chickens at the Arbeiter hall of the Arbeiter Verein. A member of the society says: "Das war eine schoene vogel und jag ihm in the gebische. " A big time is expected.

There will be a Mothers' meeting held at the home of Mrs. Jerome Freeman, of Fuller st, next Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26, at 3 o'clock. All colored ladies will be cordially welcomed. The meeting is to be conducted by Mrs. Betsey Lee.

At the "Song Service" to be given at the Unitarian church next Sunday evening, the "Pastorale" composed by Miss Frances Taylor, of the School of Music will be repeated by request of her many friends. Mr. Davidson, of Chicago, will assist in the program.

D. L. White has retired from the barbering business and yesterday the Farmers & Mechanics Bank took possession of his shop. "Spot" Paquette and Charles Masten are now managing the business and maintain that they have branched out as bank clerks.

At the meeting of the Musen Kraenchen held last week at the residence of Mrs. A. D. Weinmann on E. Washington st., the Misses Flora Krause and Lena Kennsler passed the dire ordeal of initiation. There are a number of names to be passed upon. The society is a recent literary society.

Mr. and Mrs. John Staebler, 1418 Broadway, celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marriage last evening. About 40 of their friends were present and all had an enjoyable time. They were the recipients of many presents. Frank Garlinghouse and his phonograph did much to enliven the occasion.

Ald. Vandawarker of the sidewalk committee at last evening's council meeting, reported in favor of sidewalks on the east side of Walnut st., north to Geddes ave., also a crosswalk on the street; a crosswalk in front of Mrs. Woodmansee's property, a crosswalk at E. Washington and Ingalls sts., a crosswalk on E. Washington st. on west side of Twelfth st. The report was accepted, and the walks ordered.

The city council last evening was 15 minutes late in assembling. City Clerk Harkins was in his seat waiting for the aldermen at 7:30 o'clock. At that time Ald. Grose, ex City Attorney Kearney and the reporters were present. John Naylor and City Attorney Norris were the first to appear thereafter. Then came Ald. Richards, City Engineer Key Ald. Hamilton Stevens, Bliton and Coon. It was 7:45 before President Seabolt called the meeting to order.

The subscriptions for the Choral Union Record, the book for which Prof. P. R. de Pont has prepared the manuscript, will be received by Secretary Colburn at the office of the University School of Music. It will be a complete history of the organization since it was started. The names of the 2,000 odd members will be included. If the present members of the Choral Union will hand in their names the book can be published before Christmas. There are only 188 more names needed. If the friends of the association will take hold, it will soon be out. Secretary Colburn is ready to give full information.

Ald. Richards brought up the matter of the sidewalk in front of the Knight property on E. Washington st., occupied by Gartee, the painter, at last night's council meeting. City Attorney Norris explained that in paving the street the sidewalk grade was changed. Everybody on the street had made the change excepting Mr. Knight. There was no question that the city had the right to change the grade. The engineer should report a new sidewalk grade. On motion of Ald. Hamilton this was ordered. Ald. Richards asked that a plank be placed at the edge of Mr. Knight 's walk. A lady had tripped on it and severely injured herself.

From Wednesday's Daily.

The New State Telephone Co.'s men are stringing wire on the new Hamburg line today. Manager McGregor says he will be ready for business in few days.

The friends of Ben S. Knowlton who formerly resided in Ann Arbor will be pleased to learn that he is now in the employment of the First Avenue Railway Co. of Seattle, Wash.

There are yet a number of ticket for the lecture of Archbishop Ireland and the dedication of the Catholic chureh, which can be had at Rinsey & Seabolt's or J. V. Sheehan & Co'.

Otto and Gustave Adolph Reule sons of Andrew Reule, of E. Washington st., who spent last winter on Copper River, Alaska, are now located in Seattle, Wash.

Manager Seabolt's next attraction will be Prof. J. L. Douglas, "The Prince of Oriental Hypnotism and Mind Reading; the Man who Buries People Alive."

Christian Mack and wife, and Miss Sophie Schmid, of Ann Arbor, and Nathaniel Schmid and Mrs. Lydia Kirchhofer, of Manchester, are in Buffalo, N. Y. , today attending the funeral of their sister, Mrs.Louise Volz.

T. D. Kearney, of this city, Dr. A. Ernest Gale and Rev. Fr. Kennedy, of Ypsilanti, left yesterday for Carson City to shoot birds. Larry Duggan, of that place, who has been visiting in this county, accompanied them.

William Morose Osband, of Ypsilanti, was in the city today. He camped out under Caspar Rinsey's wooden awning and said that it was the first time he had felt natural for two weeks.

Chas. Haneise, of 1144 W. Liberty st., died this afternoon. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. He leaves a wife and two children. One of the boys is now in the Philippines.

George Fischer, of Hill st., yesterday celebrated the anniversary of his natal day by entertaining a few friends. Mrs. Fischer served a sumptuous supper, to which full justice was done. After supper, tables were brought out and pedro was enjoyed by the guests until a late hour.

Albert Fiegel and Hannah, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stein, of the Whitmore Lake road, were married today at noon at the home of the bride. Their many friends extend their heartiest congratulations.

The increase in the number of operations performed in the Homeopathic hospital, is best shown by the statement that last year Dr. R. S. Copeland performed more operations than in the whole length of time from 1865, when the chair of ophthalmology was organized, until Dr. Copeland took charge.

On the last of December the Rev. Henry Tatlock will have been 10 years in his position as rector of St. Andrew's church. At the morning service next Sunday, he will give some account of the work of the parish during that period.

Mrs. Stevenson, who tried to break the will of her father, Richard Webb, and who failed to succeed, will be allowed $108.90 for her witness fees and expenses of the trial. Judge Newkirk so ordered it yesterday. An attempt was made to have her attorneys' fees allowed also, but Judge Newkirk could not see it in that light.

Marshal Gerstner says that he has three unclaimed bicycles at his office and he knows where there are a lot more that he suspects were stolen ones. Anybody whose wheel has been taken this summer and who has not yet recovered it, would do well to call upon him to see if their property is included in the ones captured.

Tickets for the grand Thanksgiving concert, given by the Lyra Singing Society, Thursday evening, Nov. 30, may be procured at Schumacher & Miller's, Mann Bros.', George Haller's jewelry store and of the members of the society. Admission 25 cents for concert and dance. The Chequamegon orchestra will take part in the concert.

The casing in the campus well was put down 950 feet yesterday afternoon, completely shutting off all surface water. This morning Contractor Mason over-hauled bis boiler and engine so that he can now start up for a good, long pull. It is expected that in the next couple of hundred feet the mineral water vein underlying the state will be struck.

James W. Robison, the livery man, yesterday celebrated his 40th birthday anniversary by enjoying a most sumptuous family dinner with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Robison, of S. Fifth ave. In addition to Mr. Robison and wife, there were present William Boyden and wife, Julius Sandford and wife, Dr. Charlotte Fitzgerald, Mrs. Helen Pack and daughter Ruby, Mrs. Benedict, Miss Lou Campbell and Miss Myers.

Messrs. Pratt & Hawxhurst yesterday purchased the interest of Franklin C. Parker in the lnland Press concern.

From Thursday's Daily Argus.

Miss Clara Geisel, of Bridgewater, died yesterday, aged 16 years.

Manager Seabolt has secured "The White Heather" for Jan. 17. This is one of Frohman's great success.

The street commissioner will do some work on Pontiac st. (Northside) next week, to make-it more passable.

Dr. Mesic, of Milan; Dr. Backus, of Fayette, Ohio, and Dr. Dryer, of Bath, attended Dr. Martin's clinic yesterday.

The street commissioner will build a brick crosswalk across Elizabeth st., connecting the walk in front of St. Thomas' church.

The street commissioner will build a tar walk on the south side of William st. near the Ann Arbor depot, which will make walks of that character running to the city limits.

Marriage licenses issued: John Scheiferstein, Jr., and Miss Myrta M. Taylor, of Dexter; William A. Gale and Miss Minnie Malwowski, of Superior.

Yesterday afternoon the two year old daughter of Frank Warren, No. 620 S. Thayer st., fell into a hole in the back yard and broke her collarbone.

The Y. P. S. C. E. of the Church of Christ are to hold a rally next Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock, at which time an interesting service is expected. It is to be followed by an address to young people at 7:30 by Rev. C. E. Newman, of Detroit.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ are busy planning for the fine dinner which they are going to serve at the church on Thanksgiving Day. Single tickets will be sold at 25 cents each, but five tickets will be given for $1 if the order is given beforehand.

The souvenir badges for the St. Thomas church dedication have arrived and are beauties. From a blue ribbon dangles a good-sized celluloid pendant containing an elegant likeness of Archbishop Ireland on the obverse, and of the new church on the reverse side.

Frank Sutherland, assistant city engineer, was married last evening to Miss Minnie Davis, of Ypsilanti, Rev. L. P. Jocelyn, brother-in-law of Mr. Sutherland, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland will be at home to their friends after Jan. 1, at No. 526 S. Division st., in this city. They have the congratulations of their friends.

The past masters' night at Fraternity Lodge, No. 262, F. & A. M., last evening, was a decided success. After the third degree had been conferred, the large number of brothers present sat down to a sumptuous lunch furnished by Caterer Hangsterfer. When the cigars were lighted Judge Newkirk acted as toastmaster. A number of serious and witty responses made the evening pass very quickly and pleasantly.

Archbishop Ireland will lecture in the new St. Thomas' church next Sunday morning, and Mgr. Conaty in the evening, at the dedication services. The new church will seat over 1,000 people. All seats are reserved, and it is not true that they have all been sold. Hundreds of these seats are yet on sale at Rinsey & Seabolts' and at Sheehan's book store. Two hundred center aisle and front aisle chairs reserved will be on sale tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the above named places. Reserved seats for the dedication, the morning and evening lectures, and the Imperial mass, only $2.