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LOCAL BREVITIES

Russell C. Reeves of Dexter is reported slowly convalescing.

Battte Creek, Mich., is putting up a $40,000 Y. M. C. A. building.

Mak & Co. are enlarging their office, this will make it a very commodious affair.

John Schmidt and Joseph Staebler are shipping 50,000 pounds of wool to Milwaukee.

Hudson T. Morton is rejoicing over the arrival of a handsome baby boy at his home.

Special music by the vested choir will be given at St. Andrew's church next Sunday evening.

Friendship lodge. No. 70, D. O. H., will give an invitation dance at Germania hall on Feb. 14.

A very successful evangelist from Iowa will speak at the Y. M. C. A. Sunday afternoon.

Herman Gaekle of Saline has accepted a position as night operator of the Lake Shore road at Auburn, Ind.

The new house of Frank Legg on Packard street is rapidly nearing completion and will be an ornament to that neighborhood.

The cold weather the past few days has stopped work on the new medical building. It will be resumed as soon as the weather permits.

Angi, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Griffie, of N. Main street, died Wednesday morning. The remains were taken to St. Johns tor burial.

Judge Kinne remarked facetiously that all he figured in the oratorical contest Saturday evening was that he had an opportunity to file a dissenting opinion.

Unless great care is taken as goon as spring opens, the curt house lawn will this summer present a sorry appearance. Never has it been driven and walked over more than this winter.

Mrs. Dean W. Myers entertained friends Saturday evening. A novel feature was a "peanut hunt," on which prizes were awarded. Cards and other games followed. A dainty lunch was served.

Mrs. Katharine Grace, a domestic at the Cook House, fell down the stairs Tuesday evening and broke her arm near the right shoulder. She was taken in Martin's ambulance to the University hospital.

Mrs. W. A. Spitzley, of Detroit, has discontinued her classes at the Ann Arbor Music Co.'s store. Owing to her musical work in Detroit Mrs. Spitzley finds it impossible to continue here.

Henry T. Howlett administrator of the estate of Benjamin WestfaII has commenced a suit in the circuit court against Bert Stoll, claiming $500 damages. Louis K. Howlett is the plaintiff's attorney.

Miss Henning, of Sixth Street, was surprised by a number of her friends Wednesday evening, it being the anniversary of her birth. Various games were indulged in after which a sumptuous supper was served.

In their piano window the Ann Arbor Music Co., have displayed two diplomas received from the Washtenaw County Fair association for the best display of pianos and different musical goods at the county fair last fall.

 Record Keeper, M. Mills paid Mrs. Pulcipher $2,000 Tuesday, the amount of insurance carried by her husband, Milo Pulcipher, in the great camp, Knlghts of the Macabees. Mr. Pulcipher died Jan. 7. This is certainly very prompt payment.

H. A. Heizer, senior medic, who has been convalescent for about four weeks, has had another attack of typhoid fever. He was removed to the University hospital on Monday. His condition now is very grave, and little hope is offered for his recovery.

It is reported that the property purchased by the Boland electric line west of the Michigan Central railroad is for sale, as they have decided to build from Parma to Albion east of the M. C. R. R. following the M. C. R. R. most of the way.- Parma News.

The supreme court has affirmed that the decision of the lower court in the case of the Jackson Sleigh company vs Wm. J. Holmes, of Manchester. The plaintiff secured a judgment of $163 and costs in the circuit court.

The Jackson & Suburban Traction Co. has erected a storehouse on their lot at the corner of Mechanic and Trail streets in Jackson in which they are storing a large amount of electrical machinery for their new power house.

Rev. Roy Melendy came home from Ann Arbor sick last week. He returned later and is now in the University hospital sick with  typhoid fever. As the fever was reduced mumps began to appear.- Howell Republican.

A bill of particular in the circuit course case of Dr. John Lee of Dexter vs. Thomas Rabbitt bas been filed. Two hundred and twenty-two dollars are claimed for medical service. James T. Honey Is the plaintiff's attorney.

A new organ has been purchased by the young people's society for St. Andrew's Evangelical church in Dexter. It was dedicated last Sunday by the pastor, Rev. Lewis Koelbing, assisted by Rev. Meister of Rogers' Corners.

William Felske is improving very rapidly at the hospital, and will soon be able to get around on crutches. He has become used to hospital ways and likes the attendants, but is reported as objecting to a few minor arrangements.

Little Miss Ruth O'Hara, of Elizabeth street, entertained fourteen school friends Monday afternoon in honor of the sixth anniversary of her birthday. The little ones amused themselves with music, games, stories, etc. The festivities were ended with an elaborate tea.

Fred Hagen with about twenty others surprised Chas Hutzel Tuesday night. Progressive Pedro furnished amusement for the guests. The Misses Amanda Kamm and Melinda Luick carried off the first prizes. Harry Gillen and Ben Braun won booby prizes. Light refreshments were served.

Quite a party of her little friends pleasantly surprised Miss Clara May White of Fifth avenue. In the absence of .Miss Clara, the guests assembled in the darkened parlor and delightfully surprised their little host. A very enjoyable evening was had Elaborate refreshments were served.

Rev. J.J. McCabe who has been pastor of St. Stephen's church in Port Huron since his ordination, two years ago, has been appointed by Bishop Foley to take charge of the parish at Hubardstown. Fr. McCabe took a classical course at L'Assumption college and studied theology at Cincinnati.

Attorney Frank E. Emrick of Saginaw, formerly circuit court commissioner at this county,has been retained by Judge Devereaux of Saginaw to take his case to the supreme court to decide whether the city had authority to oust him from the office of police judge at the meeting of the council last Monday evening.

The sacred concert that was to have been given in St. Thomas' Catholic church Sunday evening, has been postponed until Monday evening. It will be given by the church choir, assisted by Mrs. W. F. Spitzley, soprano. Dr. W. F Spitzley, baritone; Earle Kelleen, baritone: Albert Long, violinist. The price of admission Is 25 cents.

Bridgewater at last has been heard from Fred Crosby, the town treasurer, was in the city Saturday and paid County Treasurer Mann $2,000 state taxes and S1,000 county taxes. Now every treasurer in the county has reported. Mr. Crosby says a number of his friends urge him to allow his name to be used as a candidate for county treasurer.

About 125 members of the Bethlehem church went to Pittsfield Tuesday evening to attend the "box" social given by the young people for the benefit of the church at home of Mrs. John Huss. Games, music etc., made the evening a pleasant one. The selling of the boxes created much merriment. The merry party broke up between one and two o'clock. About $32 was realized.

The friends of E. A. Spence of Detroit in this city will be interested in the following item from the Detroit Free Press: "E, A. Spence has sold, in connection with L. C. McBride, the four-house terrace, northwest corner of Cass and Baltimore avenues, to J. E. Travis of Ann Arbor, for $14,500; also tor J. E. Travis a lot, corner of Grand Boulevard and Brush street; also one lot on West Fort street, for $7,000."

The miscellaneous concert which will be given at the Bethlehem church, conducted by Mrs. Emma Fischer-Cross,  s being awaited with pleasure by lovers of good music. Among the well known soloists who have consented to take part are Mrs. R. K. Kempf. Miss May Clarken. harpist; Mr. Killeen, baritone, and iMr. Renwick, organist. Judging by the number of tickets sold the attendance will be large. The concert takes place Friday evening, Feb. at 8 o'clock. The proceeds are for the church.

C.W. Riggs of New York is an old Washtenaw county boy, having been born in Sylvan township where his parents were old settlres. He is running a sort of dime museum. One of his bills has been received by James McGregor, the probate register. The bill is quite unique in its description of "Riggs" Wigwam. 138 East fourteenth street. New York City," where he sells Indian art decorations and curiosities. On the bill he has this notice: "Girls with red hair wanted 20 positions. This is no joke. We want them." The bill contains a large cut of Mr. Riggs. His old friends will hardly recognize him on account of his formidable moustache.

Michael Maulbetsch of Salem has torn down his two-story log house. It was formerly used as a tavern, and it has also done duty as a church. According to tradition the log house was at least 100 years old. Mr. Maulbetsch's son George of Sault Marie, with the help of his brother, William, have built roomy house for their parents, which they now occupy.

Hereafter all rural carriers in Michigan are to be paid through the Detroit postoffice, instead of through the department at Washington. The Detroit postmaster will send pay Checks to offices where carriers report. This will take payment more prompt. The new regulation for the appointment of rural lelter carriers under the civil service rules have been amended so that the age limit will be 17 to 55 years.

Mrs. Alvira Bush, relict of William Bush, residing near Horse Shoe lake in Northfield, died Wednesday morning of heart disease. She was found dead in her chair. She was born in New York state and was 72 years old. She was the mother of five children, three of whom survive her, one of which, a daughter, resides in Dexter. Funeral services will be held this morning at 9:30 o'clock at her late residence. The remains will be placed in the vault at Hamburg.

The will of the late John Schneider, who died Jan. 25 is very simple. He bequeaths the use of his personal estate  estimated at $1,600, and his real estate at $10,000, to his wife, Anna Maria Schneider, during her natural life. After her death it is to be divided equally between his children, John of Ann Arbor. Fred M. and Elizabetn Atzènhofer of Jackson, Jacob, Emanuel. Pauline R., Christina D., William R.. Amelia L. Illi and Benha C. Hoefer of Ann Arbor. The will is dated March 1901, and witnessed by P.J Lehman and John Volz.

Some 25 friends of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Barnes invaded their home on Miller avenue Monday evening. The host and hostees after a brief but intellectual struggle capitulated and surrender their home to their guests who came laden with all the paraphernalia necessary for a good time. The event was in honor of Mrs. Barnes' birthday. Progressive Pedro was enjoyed John Clark and Mrs. Thomas Corbett securing the special or first prizes, and Leonard A. Blake and Miss Allmendinger carrying off the minor or booby prizes. A sumptuous repast was enjoyed.

A. E. Putnam, secretary of the Milan Oil & Gas Co., has issued a call urging the stockholders and others to take more stock. so as to put down the hole to Trenton rock, or  give up the project up entirely. There are several who have not taken stock who ought to and there are some who should Increase their stock. We hope enough stock will be sold to make the project a success. There is no doubt that either oil or gas is below us if we go deep enough, and as we only need $2,000 to complete the matter there ought to be enough interested to raise this amount.- Milan Leader.

From 3 to 5 o'clock Monday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Motley of Jefferson street received friends. The occasion was the celebration of the anniversary of Mr. Motley's birth. Decorations of purple and white lent added charm to their attractive home. The same color Scheme was used in the decoration of the table at which was served a very dainty luncheon.

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GROCER SOAKED ON A BUNCO GAME

A well dressed young man went to a grocery store Tuesday evening about supper time and presented a note from a lady who was a neighbor of the proprietor asking him to send the list of groceries contained in the note to her by the bearer. The goods were delivered to him and as he was leaving the store the salesman asked him his name. He said he was a nephew of the lady who ordered the goods and bore the same name.

After the young man had left the store it occurred to the salesman that there were no male members of this family except for the father, so he began to Investigate and found that the goods had not been ordered and so he was out a nice lot of honey, fruit, olives, etc It was probably some fellow who wanted to furnish his friends a spread and thought this is a cheap way of doing it. 

THE KlNG DRAMATIC COMPANY.

The King Dramatic company, which has won great fame by its perfect presentations of famous plays, will open this week engagement at the Athens Theatre on Monday evening by a great production of '"The Bondman." This famous drama, taken from Hall Caine's novel, is, perhaps, the most noted of all similar productions, containing as it does richness of scenic vesture with a series of stirring situations. Its great triumphs, including runs of 600 nights in London. 300 nights in New York, and 150 nights in Boston, are still remembered by those familiar with the great stage successes. The King Dramatic company has made a feature of its thorough renditions aid has aimed to make each of the varied productions to be given during the engagement s complete as possible. The acting company headed by Frank Armstrong, an artist of more than usual promise, is far above the average.

Ladies will be admitted for 15cents opening night provided they secure seats before 6 p.m. Monday. Curtain rises promptly at 8 p. m. Monday.

The Argus-Democrat has news from all over the county. $1 per year. 

HOUSE WARMING

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We sell all kinds of hard and soft coal. Write, telephone or call at 117 W. Washington St. Phone 85.

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Every Overcoat included in This Sale.

Every Child's Suit and Overcoat 1-5 OFF. 

Fancy Percale Shirts, stiff bosom, detached cuffs $1.50 now $1.15.

Fancy Percale Shirts, stiff bosom, detached cuffs, $1.00 now 75c Boys' outing Flannel Waists 50c now 25c.

Boys' and Children's Caps and Tamoshanters  50c and 75c now all at 25c.

Fleece Lined Underwear at 75c per suit

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