New Orchestra In Manchester

NEW ORCHESTRA IN MANCHESTER

And the Musicians are progressing finely

Personal items from the hustling village - schools observed Washington's Birthday

Manchester, Mich., Feb. 22 - A. F. Freeman left this morning for a two weeks' trip in the south. He will go via Washington, and before his return intends visiting Cuba.

Miss Leila Kimble, of Norvel, visited at W. Kimble's the first of the week. 

Robert Merithew attended the military ball given by Company D at Jackson Friday evening. He remained in the city over Sunday. 

Mrs. Lynn Hardenburgh and daughter and Miss Bertha Lehn returned Thursday from a visit with relatives and friends in Brooklyn. 

A new orchestra has been organized in this village and they are progressing finely. 

The Bay View club postponed their meeting Wednesday evening on account of the sleighride party at Fred Spafard's, and met Thursday evening with Mrs. C.W. Case.

Some of the young people of the village were again royally entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Merriman on Wednesday evening. A hay rack conveyed the greater part of them, but they found before reaching their destination that walking was fully as good as sleighing. By the way - they lost two blankets.

Appropriate exercises were held in all the departments of the school Friday morning commemorating Washington's birthday.

Frank Merriman, of Marion, Ind., was calling on relatives and old acquaintances Friday.

Mr. Arnot, of Croswell, Mich., came here Friday to spend Sunday with his sister, Mrs. J. D. Torrey.

The eighth grade of the public school and surrounding districts took the county examination here Friday and Saturday.

Kimble & Schmid have received a large quantity of new machinery for their factory. They have been purchasing more logs this winter than ever before.

Earle Chase and O. J. Foster are working heavenward - they became starts Friday evening.

Manchester, Mich. Feb 24 - Charles Millen, who is attending the Cleary business college at Ypsilanti, spent Sunday with his mother.

Wm. Schroder, of Toledo, visited at Mrs. Catherin Lehn's Saturday and Sunday.

W.L. Watkins, of Ann Arbor, spent Sunday with his family.

The Saturday club met with Mrs. Lavina Conklin last week.

Mrs. Lynn Hardenburgh, who has been confined to the house with neuralgia, is reported somewhat better.

Mr. and Mrs. John Gumppen were surprised Friday evening by a number of their friends, who presented them with a nice rocking chair. Cards furnished amusement for the vening, after which a bountiful supper was served.

Miss Hattie Russell, of Battle Creek, who has been visiting her mother at Napoleon, came here Saturday to visit friends a few days.

Miss Emma Nisle and Elmer Clark were Clinton visitors Friday.

Miss Louise Merriman, of Grass Lake, is spending a few days with relatives here.

Miss Carrie Nisle left this morning for Jackson, to remain over Sunday. From there she will go to Hillsdale for a two week's visit with relatives.

Dennis Donahue, of Detroit, was in town on business Saturday.

Clarence Berger, of Toledo, came here today to remain over Sunday with his parents. His sister, Elore, entertained for him Saturday evening.

The entertainment given by the pupils of the Short district Friday evening, was a perfect success and well attended. There was a goodly number from town present.