Local Brevities

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. William Hoppe, of Fifth street, a 10-pound boy.

John Baeche and wife, an indigent couple from Manchester, have entered the county house.

Herbert Goulding is having plans made for an $8,000 house, which he intends lo build on Hill street.

There will be public installation of the newly elected officers of the Lady Maccabees next Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Fred Schmidt, who has been visiting Mrs. Margaret Diehl, has returned to her home in Bridgewater.

"The Story of China," by J. Martin Miller, has been presented to the Ladies' Library by Mrs. Prof. Prescott.

John Smith, of Kingsley street, had a family reunion last Sunday, all his children and grandchildren being present.

The houses of John Burg and Charles McGee have been very handsomely redecorated by C. H. Major & Co.

A. C. Sehumacher presented each member of the "Skat" club with a present, as a New Year's remembrance.

Last Saturday, Dr. O. A. Griffin. assisted by Dr. Holzworth, operated upon Jackson for empyema of antrum.

Curator  Sargent is at work on the fourth floor of the museum building some new cases and rearranging the exhibits.

Mrs. Edward A. Maas and daughters will leave the 20th inst. for Alhambra, Cal., where they will make their future home.

In the chancery case of Elsie E. Richards vs. Thomas Richards, notice has been given to take testimony in open court.

A stipulation discontinuing the case of Frank Wood,"surviving partner, vs. Arthur J. Kitson, has been filed in the circuit court.

"The Crowd" passed a very pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Wines Friday evening. Light refreshments were served.

Miss Grace Nickols entertained a few of her friends at her home on Pontiac street Friday evening. A very enjoyable time is reported by all.

W. T. Gordon and family of Washtenaw avenue will move into a portion of the house now occupied by H. L. Perkins on the same street.

At the meeting of the Altar society of 'St. Thomas' church, held Sunday afternoon, four ladies were appointed a committee to visit the sick.

Dr. and Mrs. Huber very pleasantly entertained friends Friday evening at their home on E. Ann street. Cards, music and a social good time were indulged in.

Mrs. Mary Friederich, of Kingsley street, had the misfortune to fall in the cellar at her home, last Sunday morning, and break her hip bone. Dr. Burr is attending her.

Mis. M. W. Milward entertained a number of her friends at pedro Friday evening. Refreshments were served and the occasion was a very enjoyable one for all present.

Andrew Peterson of the Michigan Milling Co., who has suffered much of his time during the past months by reason of "Job's comforters" is again enjoying good health.

Miss Lelia M. Childs, who has been spending the vacation with her parities. Mr. and Mrs. William K. Childs, returned to Michigan City Sunday, Where she is teaching.

The Michigan Rock Salt Co., recently organized, filed amended articles of association with the Wayne county clerk Friday afternoon, increasing the capital stock of the Corporation from $10,000 to $600,000. The main offices of the company have been removed from Ann Arbor to Ecorse, where its mines are located. Work on the plant has been in progress about a month, and is being pushed with all possible speed. It is expected that the plant will give employment to upwards of 500 men. The organizers are: Ernest C. Miller, George A. Cooper, Thomas E. Orlffin and Witliam H. Ashwell.

The executive board of the Ladies' Library held their regular monthly meeting Monday. Eight new books were ordered, and they will be received in the course of a few days.

The coal bunkers of the university , have a capacity of from 800 to 1,000 tons. Although there is some coal on hand the bunkers are far from full. Six teams are employed in hauling coal.

M.J. Furnum of 1402 Washtenaw avenue received several premiums at the Ypsilanti poultry show that took place the past week. He received three firsts, one second and one third prize.

The Michigan Milling Co. have in the last few days received among their orders one for 2,250 barrels of flour and another for 400 barrels, About 150 to 200 barrels can be loaded into one car.

Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Gibson entertained a number of their friends Friday evening. It was an informal affair and was heartily enjoyed by the guests. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess.

Mrs. Jerome Parker, of Lima Center, died Sunday morning of pneumonia, aged 74 years. She leaves a husband and one son. The funeral  was held on Tuesday at 1 o'clock from the house.

The members of the Country club gave a delightful party at the club house Friday evening. Mrs. Tyler furnished the music for the dancing, which was the chief feature. A fine supper was served.

The Northside Lyceum held its regular meeting Saturday evening. A very interesting program was given, one of the best numbers being a report of the "Northside knocker," by the  editor, Willis Kent.

 Over $10,000 of Hoosier Boy Mining Co.'s stock is held in this city. News has been received that the company's stamp mill started up this week. It is understood the company has sold all its treasury stock necessary.

The tiling of the roof of the tower of the transformer station of The D.,Y., A. A. & J. railway on W. Huron street was completed Friday. lt looks very ornamental and the building when finished will be very pretty.

The three-story Pardon block on S. Fourth avenue and Liberty street has been purchased by George J. Frey, a young man living on West Liberty street. The consideration was $5,700. Emmett Coon acted as agent.

Prof. James H. Brewster of the law department is reported to have narrowly escaped drowning in the Huron river Friday afternoon. While out skating he broke through the ice and  got into the water up to his armpits.

The remains of Ezra Philip Smith, who died in Ann Arbor town last Thursday, were taken to Brighton township last Sunday. The funeral  was held from the Kensington Baptist church and was very largely attended.

Supervisor C.H. Cady visited Cadillac last week. He says he saw the finest little City hall in Michigan. It costs $22,000. Over $400,000  have been paid out for potatoes this season. Business is booming and every one is in good spirits.

Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Tweety Kane, of Mt. pleasant, to John Carroll, of the same place. which will take place the 10th of this month. Miss Kane is well known in Ann Arbor, having relatives and many friends here.

Murray & Storm, as attorneys for James Nisbet, have filed a motion for a new trial in the case of the Detroit Brass & Iron Co. vs. Nisbet. The motion is a long one, consisting of 15 typewritten pages. The 9th of January is set for the hearing.

Timothy Walton, a former resident of Ann Arbor. died in Cheboygan, January 1. of apoplexy, at the age of 80 years. The remains were brought to this city on the 1:48 train last Saturday and were taken direct to Forest Hill cemetery tor Internment.

At the Unitarian church next Sunday morning, Rev. Dr. Crooker will begin a short course of three sermons on "The Unitarian Church," explaining its present position, purpose and prospect. His topic next Sunday morning will be "The Task of Unitarians Today."

The M. G. R. pedro club were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Ernest Hurd Friday afternoon at her home on E. Liberty street. Mrs. Leo Gruner carried off first prize and Mrs. Showerman won the second. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess.

Mrs. S. W. Beakes gave a charming thimble party to about 25 friends on Saturday afternoon, to introduce Miss Steele. The house as prettily decorated in flowers, the dining room looking particularly pretty, being all in pink and white. Lunch was served by the hostess.

John Mead died at his home at 711 N. Main street about 7 o'clock Monday night. He leaves a wife and six children. The remains will be buried in the St. patrick's cemetery in Northfield. Mr. Mead had been married about 22 years, was 49 years old and at one time a farmer.

Henry Smith, an old colored drayman, died after a week's illness, Saturday morning at 2 o'clock, at his residence on Observatory street. He was one of the pioneer draymen of the city. He had a happy disposition that made friends of every one who knew him. He was very reliable and much respected. How old he was is not known, some estimating his age at 90. A widow and two sons survive him. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon.

An agent of the Alma beet sugar factory is reported to be in the city trying to make contracts with farmers to grow sugar beets. It is said that he propose to rent land for five dollars an acre, the company to supply the seed and the farmers to be paid for their work and teams in raising the crop.

Mr. Benjamin Stoker, an old resident of Homer, N. Y. and his daughter, Mrs. E. J. Bockus, of the same place, started for home Monday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. Lambert, of S. Main street, since Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert accompanied them to Detroit, where all will make a short visit with friends.

Miss Minnie M. Davis entertained a few of her intímate friends at her home on Division st. Friday evening. She favored her guests with a piano recital, which every one enjoyed and appreciated. Elaborate refreshments were served, and everyone present pronounces it one of the prettiest house parties of the season.

The Y. P. S. C. E. of the English Lutheran church has elected the following officers for the next six months: President, Clara Allmendinger; vice president, C. G. Keller; secretary, Mary Fredlund; corresponding secretary, Olive Smith; treasurer, W, M. McNair; organist, Hazel Bailey; chorister. Louise Allmendinger.

The postoffice department will make all future appointments to the position of rural mail carrier from the classified list. The examination which applicants for the position of rural mail carrier must take will be simple, and will consist of tests in reading addresses and making out blanks which are used in their business.

Miss Gertrude Straw entertained the 20th Century club on Saturday evening at her home on Thompson street. The guests were in masquerade costumes, some of them being very funny indeed. Dancing, cards and a marshmallow roast made the evening a very jolly one. Miss Straw proved herself to be one of the best of hostesses.

There will be an installation of officers of the G. A. R. next Tuesday evening, Jan. 14. The members and young people are invited to be present. A good entertainment has been arranged the program consisting of orchestra music, war songs and reminiscent of the war. The entertainment will take place in the G. A. R. hall.

When asked in regard to the amount of business he has done in the past year, Oliver Martin replied that his books show that he did a larger business than he has done in several years, It being much larger than heretofore. He had the unusual large number of 174 case, which averages 14 a month. So far this year he had had 5 cases.

In the chancery case of Margaret Kearney et al. vs. Fanny Alexander et al., a stipulation dismissing the cases without prejudice or costs to the parties has been filed. It is signed by A. J. Sawyer & Son. solicitors for Clay W. and Max Alexander. Frank A. Stivers, solicitor for Fanny Alexander and Cavanagh Wedemeyer, solicitors for Margaret Kearney.

About 20 friends of Joseph Hertchen tendered him a surprise Monday evening, it being the occasion of his birthday. Cards were the chief feature of the evening. The good supper that had been prepared was exceptionally fine, and was thoroughly enjoyed. All present had an enjoyable evening as did the host, who was completely surprised, altliough agreeably so.

County Clerk Philip Blum has his hands full at present in preparing the returns for the supreme court in three law, on criminal and one chancery case. In the law and criminal cases he has to make certified copies of all the papers in the cases. In the chancery case he has to send the original papers to the supreme court, which after the hearing are returned to him.

John Mead, of N. Main street, died Monday evening at 7:15 at the age of 48 years. He has been ill for several years. All his family were at his bedside, when death came, with the exception of one daughter, Mrs. Crawford. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Thomas' church. Interment in Northfield. The deceased leaves a widow and six children.

The sale of reserved seats for the May Festival will open Saturday morning (Jan. 25). at 9 o'clock. More course tickets have been sold this year than ever before. which indicates that the interest of the general public in the May Festival is increasing. Ann Arbor is one of the few cities in the union that has been able to keep up a May festival for nine successive years.

The sad tidings were received late Saturday afternoon that Otto, the oldest son of Otto Behr, of Detroit, had succumbed to an operation for appendicitis. He was a very promising young man and was at the threshold of what appeared to be a bright business career. The many friends in this city of Mr. and Mrs. Behr will deeply sympathize with them in their great bereavement He was 21 years of age.

The 11-year-old boy of James Koskaus, the Greek candy store man, has disappeared. Friday. Dec. 27, just before supper time. Mr. Koskaus scolded the boy for some misdemeanor. The boy did not come to supper and the father has not heard of him since. He is almost distracted and is afraid  that perhaps some harm has come to the little fellow. The boy is of small stature, very thickset, weighs 103 pounds and has a dark complexion. The third finger of his right hand is stiff and there is a mark on his right cheek near his eyes. The father would feel greatly relieved if anyone could give him a clue as to his whereabouts.

Clarence J. Sweet, formerly with the Moebs Cigar Co., of Detroit, has accepted a position as agent for the Lion coffee firm of Toledo. He left Sunday for his territory in north-eastern Ohio. During her short stay in Ann Arbor, Mrs. Sweet has made many friends who will be sorry to have her leave. The best wishes of their many friends go with them. Mr. and Mrs. Sweet will make their home in Youngstown, Ohio.

August and William Rohde returned Friday from Marion on the Ann Arbor road, where they purchased seven forties (280 acres of woodland two miles from the station. The land is covered with beech and maple and they expect will cut 15,000 cords of stove wood. After the land is denuded of the timber it will be good farming Iand. Before leaving after their purchase they started men at work cutting.

Coal is becoming a decidedly rare article along the Ann Arbor road, and the stuff is being used with the greatest care. Coal operators cannot get oars to deliver the coal they have received orders for, and rather than wait and go up against an actual coal famine along the line, the Ann Arbor company is drawing coal from Columbus, O., in its own cars, using its own trainmen. This plan will be carried out until a good supply is on hand.

A very pretty and enjoyable party was that given by the Klks at their haIl Monday evening, in compliment to those who participated in the Elks'  minstrels, which was recently given here. The hall was effectively decorated with the stars and stripes, and deer's heads in electric lights. About 60 couples were present, all of whom enjoyed a program of 20 numbers, for which the Chequamegon orchestra furnished excellent music. Punch and waters were served.

Seneca Litchard may always be weak-minded. Mentally he shows little improvement. He talks and jabbers away and says nothing sensible. He has never been able to give a connected story of his accident. It bids fair to always remain a mystery. Litchard has been removed from the surgical to the medical ward. He will not have such an opportunity there to bother the patients. The man is kept trapped to his bed to prevent his walking around, as he would not know what he was doing.

The "Dutch slipper" given in honor of three Kentucky ladies by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Matzek Saturday evening was a decided success. There was nothing missing in the affair. A few German songs were rendered. Among those who attended were Misses Louisa Bennink, Louise Krekow, Anna Krekow, of Louisville, Ky., Mamie Frank and Otillie Lutz. and Messrs. Karl Ziefle, William Murray, Mat. Fischer, Oscar Kirschgessner, of Manchester, and Martin Zwiefuss, of Detroit.

A. E. Jennings of the Hawks-Angus Interests, says the Jackson Press, believes the crossing matter at Ann Arbor can be arranged soon so that the large suburban cars of the HawksAngus line can be run into Jackson when the road is opened, in a few weeks, between Ann Arbor and Jackson. He is anxious to see nothing but the large cars of his road run into Jackson. If the crossing at Ann Arbor is not provided for, some of the small Hawks-Angus cars may be run here for a short time.

The Lincoln club of Jackson is arranging for a big gathering on the evening of Feb. 12, and all the candidates for the republican nomination for congress in the second district have been invited to be present. Two of these, Hon. Henry C. Smith and W. W. Wedemeyer, have already signified their acceptance of the invitation, and Charles E. Townsend, Jackson's candidate, who is a member of the club. will surely be present. Mr. Smith has selected as his subject, "Our President." and Mr. Wedemeyer will speak on "Our Martyred President."