Local Brevities

LOCAL BREVITIES

Mrs. and Mr. R. G. Ovenshire are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl.

Miss McClure is confined to her home on Jefferson street with the mumps.

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Goetz, of Ashley street are rejoicing over a little baby girl.

The annual supper for the Y. W. C. A. will be given on Monday evening, March 3.

Two drunks were before Justice Doty yesterday, who gave them each 10 days in jail.

Victor G. Benz, the implement dealer, has purchased the DiIlon homestead on W. Huron st.

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

The tile on the roof of the new D., Y., A. A. & J. Ry. Co. is being placed in position. It will look very pretty when finished.

Yesterday the D., Y., A. A. & J. Ry. Co. made a number of township treasurers happy by paying up is taxes under protest.

Thos. Corbett was installed as venerable counsel of the Modern Woodmen Tuesday evening in place of Sid Millard, who resigned.

Mrs. Markley entertained a number of her friends last evening. It was a delightfully informal affair. Dainty refreshments were served.

The Ann Arbor Gas Co. has increased its capital from $100,000 to $200,000 and has filed a notice to that effect with the secretary of state.

The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Library board will take place next Monday afternoon at the library. Several new books will be ordered.

Andrew Rogers, 617 Packard has traded his residence for that of Mrs. George Liddell of Miller avenue. They expect to move about April 1.

Cornelius Thorp, an aged and respected citizen of Milan, died at his home Tuesday. He leaves a family of six children and six grandchildren.

A sleigh ride party of 33 young people visited Mr. and Mrs. George April of Scio last Friday evening. Supper and games made the evening an enjoyable one.

Simon Dieterle entertained a few friends Monday evening. Music, games, and elegant refreshments made an evening long to be remembered by those present.

John Hurst of Fuller street pleaded guilty to being drunk and paid $3.88 costs. He went home and made some trouble with his family and for this he was arrested.

John Goodwin, by his attorneys, Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer, have commenced suit against Mary Noonan for $500 for work and labor. All the parties live in Webster.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Miller entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening.  Fifteen games of progressive pedro were played, after which a delicious supper was served.

There will be a Sunday school convention of the townships of Webster and Northfield on March 14, afternoon and evening. The sessions will be held at the Leland church.

Miss Bessie Conlon has accepted a position in the millinery department of the new store which E. F. Mills will open up March 20. She will also act as assistant saleslady.

The Y. W. C. A. will serve supper on next Saturday evening in the association rooms. Business people or any others who care to do so may get an exceptionally fine supper for 15c.

W. H. Schairer, a saloon keeper, on Wednesday waived examination before Justice Gibson on the charge of selling liquor on Washington's birthday. He was bound over to the circuit court.

Little Gladys Lyons entertained about 10 of her little friends Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock. Games of all sorts made, the little ones enjoy the afternoon greatly. A dainty supper was served, the little hostess herself presiding at the chocolate pot and little May Gates assisting in serving.

The Third Ward Reading circle met at the home of Miss Iva Gregg last Monday evening. The members participated in a "Browning" program. His life and works were interestingly dwelt on.

Charles Corrao, a saloon keeper, was before Justice Doty Wednesday charged with selling liquor on Washington's birthday. He waived examination and was bound over to the circuit court.

Northwestern university has passed a rule barring all students who smoke cigarettes. If this rule applied at Michigan, the U. of M. would not rank second in point of attendance in the United States.

Mrs. Elmer Stofflet very pleasantly entertained the M. G. R. pedro club at her home Wednesday afternoon. The prizes were won by Mrs. Fred Showerman and Mrs. Harkins. Good refreshments were served.

In the case of Elizabeth Wylie vs. Charles Alber, pending in the circuit court, H. Edward Johnson, the attorney for the plaintiff, has consented that Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer be substituted as attorneys in his place.

About twenty members of the Ypsilanti Lady Maccabees visited Arbor hive on Tuesday evening. After the initiation of several candidates, coffee and sandwiches were served and a pleasant social hour was enjoyed.

Cyrenus Morgan was given a trial before Justice Gibson Tuesday charged with violating the transient trader ordinance. He was found guilty and fined $20 and costs. He appealed the case to the circuit court.

The Ladies' Society of the Bethlehem Evangelical church were pleasantly entertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Behringer of the gravel road. They had intended having a sleigh ride, but instead drove out in carriages.

Mrs. Phylinda Stropes, wife of F. W. Stropes of Scio, died Wednesday, aged 67. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at her late residence. The remains will be taken to Galesburg, Ill., for interment.

Seneca Litchard was adjudged insane yesterday and Judge Watkins ordered his commitment to the Pontiac asylum.  Ex-Marshal Gerstner will take him to that institution today.  There seems to be little hope for Litchard's recovery of his mind.

The subject for debate at the Northside lyceum next Saturday evening will be "Resolved that over-eating has caused more wide-spread misery than warfare." This promises to be very interesting and these meetings are open to the public.

Major and Mrs. Soule gave a delightful dinner party Wednesday evening to friends. The table was beautifully decorated In pink carnations. Covers were laid for sixteen. The dinner was given especially to introduce some of the new members of the faculty.

Mrs. O. Albro, of 1131 Lincoln avenue has purchased a new upright piano from Heller & Co. With this they furnished the music for dancing at the party given in honor of Miss Emma Warren. All enjoyed a good time. She received many pretty presents.

Miss Marie French gave a progressive pedro party to a number of her friends Tuesday evening. There were four tables and 10 games were played. Miss Tag won first prize and M. L. Gage carried off consolation prize. After the games a chafing dish supper was served.

The University regents met yesterday afternoon and transacted routine business.  None of the plans for the new buildings were taken up, so that matter was deferred until the next meeting which will be held March 17.  The annual budget will also come up at that time.

Two week from tonight will occur the fourth annual concert of the Treble Clef club. It is to be given in the Baptist church under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Tickets are 25 cents and are now on sale. The proceeds will go to buy a new piano for the Y. M. C. A.

The Ladies' Aid society of Dixboro will give a chicken pie social at the home of Mrs. Freeman Covert, Friday evening, March 7. Supper for adults 15c; children under 12 years. 10c. The money realized will be applied to the pastor's salary. Every one is cordially invited to be present.

The order of the Temple was conferred upon Philip BIum Tuesday night by the Ann Arbor Commandery, after which Grand Commander Hawley, of the Grand Commandery of Michigan, held an inspection. At the close of the inspection light refreshments were served and a social hour was enjoyed.

Mr. and Mrs. Woltzke of Miller avenue delightfully entertained a few friends at cards. Mrs. Wm. Wotzke captured the ladies' first prize and Albert Staebler the gentlemen's first prize. The consolation ladies' prize was secure by Miss Lillian Fohey and gentlemen's consolation by J. V. Keefe. Refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed.

George Apfel is indulging in cold plunge baths these mornings. The strange part of it is that he selects such inconvenient places to take them. Wednesday morning early he went out into the country for minnows, so he says, and when he found a particularly deep and muddy pool he climbed out.  Mr. Apfel changed his wet clothes for dry ones at Mr. Lathrop's house and seems to feel as frisky as ever after his cold plunge.  These baths may be healthful but Mr. Apfel is quite welcome to the use of all the streams hereabout for the purpose.

The case of John and Mary Hughes vs. John M. Steel, before Justice Gibson, was Tuesday adjudged to March 3. The suit was brought for a balance of rent for real estate in Scio.  The defense is that Steele has been sued by Andrew Hughes for trespass on the same land.  Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer appeared for the plaintiffs and Frank Jocelyn for the defendant.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Neithammer, of Broadway, gave a very pleasant party Wednesday evening to about 50 or 60 of their friends. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Music was furnished by Messrs. Smock and Rooney. A delicious supper was served at midnight. The party broke up In the wee sma' hours, everybody joining in the opinion that Mr. and Mrs. Neithammer are royal entertainers.

Died at Lake, Indiana, Vida Pierce Alexander, wife of George E. Alexander, Tuesday. February 25. Mrs. Alexander was formerly of Webster and very well known in Ann Arbor. She was a devoted church worker and beloved by all who knew her. Her husband will have the deep sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Funeral at the Webster Congregational church Friday at 1:30 p. m., and interment in the Webster cemetery.

In the chancery case of Clara Dresselhouse vs. Lambert Dresselhouse, Thompson L. Iddings and Elizabeth D. Iddings the answer of the two latter has been filed by A. F. & F. R. Freeman, their solicitors. They deny all knowledge of the facts alleged by the complainant in his bill to reform and correct a description of a mortgage and claim the complainant has been guilty of laches neglect and delay in instituting proceedings.

The articles of incorporation of the Ypsilanti Canning Co. have been filed in with the county clerk. Its object is the manufacture of canned goods from fruit and vegetables. Its capital stock is $12,700, consisting of 1,270 shares of $10 each, and its place of business is Ypsilanti. Its incorporators with amount of stock held by each is, Frank P. Worden, 215 shares;  Jos. E. Warner, 215; William H. Everett, 215; Tracy Towner, 215, and Fred W. Green, 215.

At the Unitarian church next Sunday morning Rev. Charles E. St. John, of Boston, will preach. He is secretary of the American Unitarian Association. Last fall he preached the opening sermon at the great Unitarian conference in Saratoga, a great compliment to him as a preacher, for he is the youngest man who ever occupied this position, which carries with it the highest honor which Unitarians ever bestow upon any of their ministers.

Jacob Katz died at his residence in this city Wednesday morning, the 26th instant, after a long illness. Mr. Katz was a member of the First Michigan Infantry and held the office of sergeant in his company during the stormy days of '61 to '65, and was true to his adopted country in all the duties he was called upon to perform. He as a good soldier. and has also proved an excellent citizen. He was also an esteemed member of Welch Post, G. A. R., of this city. The funeral will take place at the house. 426 Third street, today (Friday) at 2:30 p. m.. As the Post is not called to attend the funeral as a body they are earnestly urged individually to attend the last sad rites of their old comrade at the above hour.