Local Brevities

Mrs. Ira Cornwell, of 1000 Hill street, is seriously ill with erysipelas.

O. L. Robinson, the cigar man was in Dexter Tuesday on business.

Little Fannie Schurman fell on the ice Monday and broke her arm.

Tonight a stereopticon lecture at the Y. M. C. A. for boys from 14 to 18.

Roscoe Brokaw, of Northfield, entertained about forty friends last Friday night.

The Knights Templar will confer the Temple degree every Tuesday this month.

The sons of Veterans will hold their installation of officers next Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Paul, mother of Alfred Paul, fell Wednesday and injured her limb very severely.

The quarantine on the Warner family has been raised as no evidences of contagion are shown.

Mt. Becker, of the Koch Furniture Co., took a large 'Wagon load of furniture to Dexter Tuesday.

Geo. S. Craw, of Manchester, was discharged by the United States court in bankruptcy Monday.

In the case of Mattie R. Newmann vs. the city of Ann Arbor the costs have been taxed at $70.

Xavier Lerg of Ann Arbor town, the well-known milkman, is confined to the house with pneumonia.

C. L. Pray of grocery firm of Miller & Pray is confined to his home on Broadway with illness.

Robert Martin of Superior was in the city yesterday. He has sold nine head of steer at five cents a pound.

Mrs. Clinton Snyder and daughter, who have been confined to their beds with illness. are convalescing.

The Ladies' society of Trinity Lutheran church paid $162.90 toward the debt fund during the past year.

Mrs. Edward Grant has received word that her son is seriously ill with typhoid fever at Louisville, Ky.

Thomas D. Kearney is improving so fast that he will be able to come to his office the latter part of this week.

Mrs. Wait gave a charming supper party to about 40 friends Tuesday evening. It was a most enjoyable affair.

Miss MeGunn, who recently had an operation performed at the hospital, is able to sit up and will be discharged soon.

Miss Blanche Maveety leaves Saturday for  Sault Ste. Marie, where she will fill a position in the public schools of that place.

Louis B. McCarthy of Ann Arbor town has contracted with the school board 40 cords of second-growth wood at $3.84 a cord.

Alderman Hurd, ex-mayor of Adrian, wan in the city Wednesday looking after the interests of the Adrian-Ann Arbor franchise.

A large attendance is expected at the Masonic party next Monday evening. lt will be entirely informal and not full dress as has been reported.

Mrs. Tom Kennedy and sister, Miss Margaret Howard, of Jackson, are in the city to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Martin Howard.

Miss Emily Gwinner entertained a few friends at cards Monday evening. Everyone had a very enjoyable time. Good refreshments were served.

Miss Julia Gibney entertained several friends Tuesday evening with a sleigh ride. The participants had a merry time. Supper was served after.

The friends of Miss Inouye will be entertained by Miss Austin, of Twelfth street on Saturday ' evening. The guests will be dressed in Japanese costume.

The Hammond Beef Co. has commenced suit in the circuit court against Ohas. W. Vogel. Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer appear as attorneys for the plaintiff.

Dr. Brooks had a fall on the stairs coming down from his office Wednesday, which might have resulted seriously. Luckily he got off with a few bruises.

 H. B. Wdeh has bought out "The Smoke House'" on Huron street and will run the cigar and news stand in connection with  his barber shop and bath rooms.

The raise of John Slator, charged with a assault and battery on Hugh Johnson, was Tuesday adjourned by Justie Gibson to Feb. 14, when they agreed to try it.

John Etzel of Lodi, who recently sold his farm in Lodi, Tuesday purchased the old Markham homestead on  S. Main street. He expects to move into it about March 1.

A mass meeting of the union men of the city has been called for next Tuesday evening. The vice-president of the tobacco workers' International union will address the meeting.

It is reported that Jacob Lutz has rented the store of Frederick Schleicher on S. Main street, and will open a clothing store. Mr. Lutz is a good business man and has many friends.

Supervisor John Munn of Saline was in the city Tuesday greeting friends. He reports the town board has for the third time refused to accept a liquor bond offered Dr. Nowlin.

Mr. and Mrs. John Koch were smiling Tuesday. The cause is a little granddaughter, which arrived in the morning at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Harry Nichole, of Pittsburgh.

Rev. Mr. Tatlock will exchange pulpits next Sunday with Rev. W. O. Waters, rector of St. Andrew's church, Detroit. Mr. Waters will preach at both the morning and evening services.

The board of superintendents of the poor, consisting of James Taylor of Chelsea, F. J. Fletcher of Ypsilanti and Philip Duffy of Ann Arbor met Tuesday. Only routine business was transacted.

Tuesday was the date set for hearing the petition for the removal of Robert W. Hemphill from his executorship of the Starkweather estate, but the matter was adjourned for a week by stipulation.

The Y. M. C. A. has some interesting speakers booked for the next few Sundays. Among them are Jedge Lane, Prof. Coler, and Rev. H. C. King of Pekin, China. Judge Lane speaks next Sunday.

O. L. Robinson, the Wholesale cigar man, has a cigar in his possession that was made in Detroit 15 years ago. The date is on the wrapper. It is a large cigar and the brand was called "The Sluggers."

In the case of Weil & Co. of Detroit vs. Charles Wedrig of Ypsilanti, tried at this term of court, Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer, attorneys for the plaintiffs, have filed a taxed bill of costs in the clerk's office.

 The sacred concert which was given at St. Thomas' church Monday evening was a great success so far as excellence of the program was concerned but the audience was not so large as the recital marited.

The team attached to the milk wagon of Edward Beek ran away Wednesday on N. State street and turned in on N. university avenue, where they struck a tree which stopped them. The cutter was somewhat damaged.

The Northside Lyceum holds its regular meeting on Saturday evening. The subject for debate is "Resolved, that a falsehood is sometimes justifiable." This promises to be an interesting meeting. Everyone is invited.

Mrs. Bridgei McGtaw, of Salem station, aged 68 years, died Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock. The funeral took place at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning from st. Patrick's church, Northfield, Rev. Louis T. Goldrick, officiating.

C. Herman Easton, special guardian of Ray Easton, a minor, has been granted an order by Judge Kinne. confirming the sale of  undivided one third interest in hand in Scio. E. B. Norris was the solicitor for the petitioner.

Christian Hines, who was charged before Justice Gibson with stealing a $14  overcoat from Arnold Bunce of Milan, pleaded guilty Wednesday. In view of the fact that Hines has a family to support Justice Gibson suspended sentence.

Bruno St. James gave a delightful sleigh-ride party to his clerks and a few other friends in a large, comfortable sleigh to the home of Miss Agnes Finnell in Superior. Cards were the feature of the evening. A. delicious supper was served.

A sleighload of about twenty young people went out to the home of Frank Hagen Tuesday evening! Although the evening was terrifically cold the ride was a merry one. Cards were indulged in till a late hour when a sumptuous supper was served.

The Ann Arbor Gun club has received a beautiful trophy from Joseph A. Marks of Detroit. It will be put up at the regular today (Friday) and the shooter making the best score out of a possible 25 targets holds the cup the month.

 The Knights of Columbus will install the following officers on Friday evening: Grand Knight, M. J. Cavanaugh; deputy grand knight, Harry Haylor; chancellor, John Kenny; secretary, Nate Duffy; financial secretary, Geo. H. Fisher; treaurser, Frank Ryan.

Dr. Camden M. Cobern, former pastor in Ann Arbor, but now of St. James M. E. church in Chicago, sends an invitation to a reception by the official board of that church, a novel feature of which is decorating at the door of all members or probationers with red, white and blue ribbons, the red indicating those who joined the church before Dr. Melntyre's pastorale, the white those who joined during that pastorate, and the blue those who have joined during Dr. Cobern's pastorate. Never before have the pews rented so rapidly as at present.

The members of Germania lodge, 476, D. O. H., are preparing to give a prize masquerade on the evening of Feb. 22. The first prize will be at $25 gold piece and the second a big rug, manufactured by the Ann Arbor Fluff Rug Co. Three other prices will be given.

Wednesday a freight engine got off the track at the Michigan Central depot and the early train going east was obliged to back up to Delhi and come east again on the other track. Traffic was delayed but a short time, the engine being forced on the rails again.

O. L. Robinson, who resides at the corner of Hill and Olivia street, has 30 rods of sidewalk on which he shovels off the snow three times a day. He is a bit sarcastic in speaking of his neighbors with only four rods of sidewalk who allow the snow to accumuIate on the same.

The lease between the Michigan central and the trolley line for the land occupied by the latter's track from Detroit street to the depot, has expired. The Michigan Central refused to renew the lease, and therefore the cars are now stopping on the hill and not running down to the depot.

Jay A. Simonds, 4-year old son of Edson and Sara A. Simonds was Wednesday brought to the city from Hanover. The boy has a deformed foot and today was taken to Ann Arbor for treatment at the U. of M. The lad spent last night at the Home for the Friendless Jackson Press.

The first accident to a member of the Ann Arbor Sick and Accident Benefit association occurred Tuesday. Edwin Gartee had just paid for his policy and had not gone two blocks before he slipped and fell on the sidewalk; His wrist was badly sprained. Since then two more accidents have happened.

Henry C. Waldron of Northfield on Monday secured a judgment before Justice Gibson against Mrs. Flora Duncan for damages for unlawful trespassing of Mrs. Duncan's turkeys and chickens on the lands oí Waldron. Justice Gibson rendered judgment for $25. The case was hotly contested.

 Prof. W. C. Emery, professor of chemistry of Wabash college, at Crawfordsville. Ind. was in the city Monday to call on  Dr. W. B. Hinsdale. Prof.Emery is a well-known archaeologist and came to the city to see Dr. Hinsdale's collection of trophies and discuss the subjects they both enjoy in common.

Mrs. Frederieka Pauline Koepke died on Sunday evening at her home, 714 Seventh street, at the age of 68. The cause of the demise was general debility. She was the widow of the late John Koepke. One daughter, Mrs. John Hiller, survives her. The funeral was held at St. Thomas' church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock.

The sensation of the hour in church circles is the startling statement recently made by Prof. Pearson, respecting the Bible, miracles, and the need of reform in the Methodist church. Mr. Crooker announces that he will give a temperate treatment of the problems thus raised in a sermon at the Unitarian church next Sunday morning.

Invitations have just been sent out to the wedding of Miss Rose M. Wood AlIen and Mr. William B. Chapman of Boyne city. lt occurs at 4:30 p. in Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the residence of the bride's mother, Dr. Mary WoodAllen of Washtenaw. Miss WoodAllen is a popular young lady of the city and has many friends who will offer their best wishes for the happy event.

Mr. H. Clay Huntington, of Warren, Pa., died at the home of his niece. Miss Mamie Hines, on the corner of E. Ann and N. Thayer sts., Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock, of apoplexy. He has been visiting his niece for the past two months, having lost his wife by death just before coming here. Miss Hines accompanied the remains last night to Warren, Pa; where they will be interred.

Miss Kate Harria entertained about sixty friends at a pedro party the latter part of last week at her home in Webster house was very elaborately decorated with carnations, roses and smilax. About twenty-one games were played. The first prize was won by James Armstrong and the consolation by Miss Anna Hanlon. At midnight a very elaborate supper was served  in the dining room, where the decorations of white and yellow were prettily carried out. The party broke up at a late hour, everyone going home feeling that they had been royally entertained.

Members of the Ann Arbor High  school will present the play, "Mr. Bob" at the Dexter opera house next Friday evening. The Misses Rose French and Margaret Crego, and Walter Crego  will accompany them to furnish the music. After the play dancing will be indulged in.

Ann Arbor is to have another state convention this year. At the state convention of Osteopaths held in Detroit Tuesday, it was decided to meet in Ann Arbor in October. Dr. Mills, of Ann Arbor, and Dr. Smith of Ypsilanti, were among those who attended the convention in Detroit and a banquet was held at the Cadillac last evening.

There is one horse in the City which, according to the reports, can outstep anything in the city in the shape of a fast horse. There are only a few in the city who think they can "go some" with their racers, but anyone who does think so will be welcome to a matched on race on Wall street Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. Note:- Ypsilanti and Dexter horses are not barred, but cordially invited.

Prof. Asaph Hall. Jr., director of the Detroit observatory of the University of Michigan, reports that the coldest day so far this winter was De. 21, when the thermometer recorded 10 4-10 degrees below zero. The coldest day in January was the 28th. when it was 31/2 degrees below zero. On Monday of this week it was 8-10 degrees below zero, Tuesday 3 degrees below and Wednesday 6 8-10 below.

The farmers' institute to be held at Monday and Tuesday next deserves a large attendance of the farmers of Washtenaw county. An interesting program has been prepared and the meeting will be a profitable one for every person engaged in agricultural pursuits. We hope our readers will not allow anything interfere with making the meeting a success. We give the full program in another column.

A two days' conference of the German Lutheran synod of Southwestern Michigan opened at the German Lutheran church in Marshall Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. There are 10 pastors in attendance as follows: J. P. Meyer of  Albion. W. Schoenow of Sherman, E. Veyer of Kalamazoo, J. Walken of Berne, O. Eckert of Sturgis, C. Otzman of Hopkin, W. Kodamer of Toledo and Christian Heidenreich of Marshall.

Edwart Sauer, a Manchester boy, was Tuesday committed to the industrial school at Lansing until he is  21 years of age. He was charged with the larceny of the pocketbook of Miss Laura Berger. It contained $3.10. She had gone into a store and laid it down. The sentence was made under the advice of W. K. Childs, juvenile county agent, and had the approval of Judge of Probate Watkins. The boy has no father.

It takes a good deal of courage and faith for a widow with three young children to leave Germany for America and settle in what is called the west. This was the case with Mrs. Frederick Bernbardt of Altensteig, oberamt, Stuttgart, Wuertemberg. Twenty-one years ago she lived there a widow in very moderate circumstances, with three small children to support. She removed to Ann Arbor in hopes of bettering her condition. Tuesday she celebrated her 56th birthday. In the evening she was invited to the home of her son John on S. Fourth avenue. Here she found her children, William.wife and son, daughter Mary and a few friends assembled. She was completely taken by surprise. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed in social conversation, a good supper receiving full justice.

The King Dramatic Co., which is appearing at the Athens theatre this week, is by all odds the best repertoire organization that has played here in a long time. The dramas given are all first class. the company is a strong one and the scenic effects and costuming are of the best: Mr. Frank Armstrong, the leading man is a capable actor and is ably supported by Miss Lillian Mae Crawford. Incidental to the play each evening a number of specialties are introduced by some of the cleverest people on the road. Mr. Harry LaMarr is a comedian of merit. his work being of a high order and yet so irresistibly funny that the audiences can not get enough of him. Sully and Moore also do some clean specialty work, while little Billy Sully the seven-year old, makes a hit every night. The company close their engagement tomorrow. giving "A Ward of France" at the 2 o'clock matinee and "The Cotton King" in the evening. The matinee prices are 10 cents and evening 10. 20 and 30 cents.