Local Brevities

Detroit, Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor R'Y Time Table.

Taking Effect Jan. 2, 1901.

The first car will leave Ypsilanti east bound at 6:15 a.m., the second car at 6:45 a.m., and cars will leave hourly thereafter, the last car leaving Ypsilanti at 11:45 p.m. for Detroit. The first car will leave Ann Arbor at 7:15 a.m., and hourly thereafter, the last car leaving Ann Arbor at 11:15 p.m. for Detroit. Half hourly service will be run through from Ann Arbor to Detroit on Saturdays and half hourly cars will leave Ann Arbor at 2:45, 3:45, and 4:45 p.m. on Fridays. Additional cars will be run on short notice to accommodate special parties and extra heavy travel. Saline cars will leave Ypsilanti every two hours commencing at 6:45 a.m.

Time Table.
February 18, 1902.

On and after this date cars will leave Jackson going east at 6 a.m. and every hour thereafter until 10 p.m. 

Leave Grass Lake going east at 6.30 a.m. and every hour thereafter until 10:30 p.m.

Leave Chelsea going east at 6:45 a.m. and every hour thereafter until 10:54 p.m.

Leave Ann Arbor going west at 7:30 a.m. and every hour thereafter until 11:30 p.m.

Leave Chelsea going west at 8:04 a.m. and every hour thereafter until 12:04 a.m.

Leave Grass Lake going west at 8:30 a.m. and every hour thereafter until 12:30 a.m.

The company reserves the right to change the time of any cart without notice.

Cars will meet at Grass Lake and at No. 2 siding.

Cars will run on Detroit local time.

Time Table - In Effect Jan. 2, 1901.

Leave Ypsilanti.
6:45 a.m.
8:45
10:45
12:45 p.m.
2:45
4:45
6:45
8:45
10:45

Leave Saline.
7:30 a.m.
9:45
11:45
1:45 p.m.
3:45
5:45
7:30
9:45
11:45

A special car will be run from Ypsilanti at 12:45 a.m. on the arrival of the Opera car from Detroit, for special parties of ten or more, on short notice and without extra charge.

Local Brevities

Mrs. Jacob Paul of Scio is seriously ill. She is 79 years of age.

The regular monthly Maccabee tea will be given Thursday evening.

W.W. Goodyear expects to open his new store on Saturday morning.

A very important meeting of the A.O.U.W. will be held on the evening of Feb. 27.

Judge Kinne has given a decree of divorce in the case of Asahel P. Newcomb vs. Helen M. Newcomb.

The Epworth League social at the M.E. church on Friday evening was well attended and was a very enjoyable affair.

The many friends of Mrs. E. Roehm of Chicago will be sorry to hear of the death of her son, Louis Roehm, which occurred Feb. 21.

Mrs. J. Stevenson, of W. Huron street, died Sunday morning after a short illness. The remains were taken to Guelph, Ont. for interment.

Eugene Mutchell has accepted a position in the carpet department of Partridge & Blackwell, Detroit, and assumes his new duties on Thursday.

Bishop, the florist, has sold 25,000 English violets this season. He expects to have 25,000 more ready for the market within the next three weeks.

A very successful operation was performed on the infant son of A.W. Brown at the homeopathic hospital Saturday. Dr. Dean Smith did the work.

M.B. Wallace, one of the pioneers of Manchester, can count only 14 persons now living who were residents of the village when he removed there in 1853.

Rev. J.B. Meister of Freedom has received a call to preach in Dexter in place of Rev. Louis Koelbing, who will remove to Kansas on account to his health.

Ald. Jenney - "I don't believe that Mayor Copeland is more than one half in favor of the ordinance for grade separation as it was presented to the council."

Caspar Rinsey was able to attend the funeral of his wife Saturday and desires to extend his thanks to the friends for their kindness in his affliction.

John Campbell has sold his farm near Mooreville and purchased the Fairchild's farm, one half mile south of Stony Creek, and will move on it shortly.

Miss Augusta Adamsheck delightfully entertained the Crescent club Monday evening, at her home on Miller avenue. Light refreshments were served.

The Ann Arbor Music Co. have out large bills announcing their concert for the benefit of the Maccabee piano fund. The concert will be given in Chelsea.

Xavier Lerg, who has been ill for some time with pneumonia, died last Saturday, aged 46 years. The funeral was held at 8 o'clock Tuesday from St. Thomas' church. The remains were taken to Iosco and will be interred in the family lot.

Rev. H.E. Bell, of the Northside church, preached a very interesting and helpful sermon at Trinity Lutheran church at the morning service last Sunday. His theme was "Christ a Helper."

The public are invited to Tappan Hall this evening at 8 o'clock to attend the exercises celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Victor Hugo. The program is published in another column.

A country fair with all the attractions belonging to such an event, will be given during the latter part of March under the auspices of the Women's League and the Athletic association.

At a meeting of the C.K. & L. of A., held Monday. Mrs. Mary Maas was elected delegate to the national convention which will be held in Detroit in May, beginning on the 27th, at the Russell house.

Rev. Mr. Ninde gave the first of a series of lectures on "the Exodus" Sunday evening. The subject was "The Mummies of Egypt." It was a very interesting talk and was highly appreciated by the congregation. 

The Stephen Hadley estate of Lyndon, which has been in litigation in the circuit court, was Monday amicably settled, and the will will be probated. Cavanaugh & Wedemeyer represented the heirs and A.J. Sawyer & Son the estate.

Mrs. Philip Lohr, of Packard street, died Monday, aged 77 years. She was the daughter of Philip and Barbara Bach, who were early settlers of Freedom. The funeral was held Wednesday from the residence, Rev. Nicklas officiating.

Dr. W.B. Hinsdale and Dr. W.A. Dewey were called to Dearborn Friday to examine a patient with reference to her sanity. They went by order of the probate court of Mason county, under whose jurisdiction the case came.

Andrew A. Browne, son of the late Mrs. Gayley-Brown, has been appointed assistant professor of engineering and superintendent of shops at Leland Stanford University Mr. Brown was a student in the U. of M. during the years 1889-91.

After all that has been said and written about the magnificent vesper services given every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 4:10 in University hall, there are still many in the city who do not understand that every one is invited to attend.

Director Stanley has prepared fine musical programs, which should raise the enthusiasm of every one. These exercises are free and the last recognition that can be given of the services of Director Stanley and the soloists and chorus is that of attending.

Louis Roehm, son of Geo. Roehm, of this city, died in Chicago on Friday. The remains were brought to this city Monday and were interred in the family lot in Forest Hill cemetery. A short burial service was conducted at the grave by the Rev. Mr. Nicklas.

Mr. Poly Cartio Antian, of the Philippines, spent Saturday and Sunday in the city with his Filipino friends. He is an extensive traveller, having visited nearly every state in the union. He expects to give lectures on his travels when he returns to his home.

Word came Monday from Leo Hackbarth, who has been missing for two years, that he is a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Illinois and that he will soon visit here on a furlough. The Illinois will go to England for the naval display at the coronation ceremonies.

The delivery wagon of Heusel Bros. was Monday tipped over in front of Johnson's barber shop on N. University avenue, and bread was scattered in every direction. The horse started on S. State street and ran around the corner. The driver, who was thrown out, was not injured.

The high school oratorical contest, which will be held on March 28, entries have closed. There are 15 contestants. Of this number two are girls. Mr. Pearce, who won second place last year and is now president of the senior class, and Miss Kuhlmeyer are the general favorites.

Ed. G. Mingay of Toronto, Ont., brother of Tom W. Mingay of the Chelsea Herald, at one time a linotype operator on the Times, died Saturday morning, Feb. 22, aged 40 years. Mr. Mingay had many friends in Ann Arbor, who will regret to learn of his death, which was quite sudden.

Mr. Charles Schroen, of Cutting, Reyer & Co., returned Saturday from a business trip to New York. While in the metropolis he selected novelties, also made arrangements to handle the celebrated Alfred Benjamin & Co.'s line of clothing. They are top notchers in the art of manufacturing fine clothing.

Those that have not purchased season tickets for the Choral Union still have an opportunity of enjoying seven concerts for the same price that they will have to pay for the five May festival concerts. There are a number of reserved seats not yet taken, which can be secured at the secretary's office at the University School of Music.

School Commissioner Foster and Examiners Hoppe and Cavanaugh Saturday commenced the examinations for eighth grade certificates. It will be concluded this afternoon. There are 52 candidates present who are taking their examination in the supervisors and council rooms. Those that pass will receive a diploma entitling them to enter any high school in Michigan. The papers containing the answers will be personally examined and passed upon by the commissioners and examiners.

It is reported that an interesting cocking main took place Saturday evening at which eight battles were fought by local birds. A rather large crowd witnessed the sport. The reputation of the local birds did not suffer in good fighting qualities. Considerable money changed hands, parties winning and losing as high as $60.

The following new books have been received at the High school library: Napoleon, The Last Phase, Lord Roseberry, Life of Robert Louis Stevenson, The Spanish-American War, by Gen. Russell A. Alger, Autobiography of a Journalist by Stillman, The Gospel of Wealth by Andrew Carnegie, Lazarre by Mary Hartwell Catherwood.

In the township of Bridgewater three dwelling houses and one barn have been destroyed by fire within the past six years, and all on adjoining farms. In August, '96, a dwelling on the Schneering farm. July, '97, one on the Henry Breitenwischer farm, Sept '98, a barn on Jacob Walz' farm, and Saturday, Feb. 15, the dwelling on the William Kirchgessner farm.

Robert Burns McLachlan, railway mailing clerk on the Ann Arbor railroad, and Miss Nina C. Lockwood of Milan, were married Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the parsonage of Trinity English Lutheran church. Rev. W.L. Tedrow officiated. Their future home will be in Milan, where they will immediately occupy a cosy home furnished by Mr. McLachlan.

The copy for the new telephone directory is almost ready for the printers. As it is a work that is constantly referred to both by citizens and strangers and shows who the people are who can be reached by calls (not borrowers) it should be as correct as possible. Therefore every one interested in seeing that their names, business, etc., are correct, should call at the telephone office and look over the copy.

Miss Marie Mann, of Lawrence street, was surprised Monday by seven of her little friends, it being the occasion of her seventh birthday. Games of all kinds were played but probably the most enjoyable of all was a Jack Horner pie, from which each little girl drew a souvenir. A dainty supper was served and each child received a box of pink bonbons as a favor. The birthday will be long remembered both by the little hostess and her guests.

The first social that the class of '03 has given since their entrance in the University promises to be a most enjoyable function. Granger's academy has been secured for the evening and the Chequamegons will give a repetition of the "J" Hop music, which made such a hit the other night. Arrangements have been made to serve abundant refreshments and a large punch bowl will be kept well filled with the usual class-social beverage.

Mrs. Booker gave a delightful "Coffee-Klasch" to a number of her friends on last Wednesday afternoon. The house was darkened and the soft light of candles alone illumined the rooms. The ladies spent the afternoon with their knitting in true German fashion. A supper was served by Mrs. Booker which consisted entirely of dishes which she had learned to prepare in Germany. It was a charming affair, heartily enjoyed by all of the ladies present.

On Saturday evening last John Ryan, 823 W. Washington street, was most agreeably surprised by about 35 friends and neighbors, at his home, 823 W. Washington street, who merely "dropped in" accompanied by all the necessary paraphernalia for a social evening and general good time. Progressive pedro was one of the features, the high honors being captured by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Barnes of Miller avenue. A bountiful repast was served, and the guests lingered till the "wee sma hours."

Doctors and students of the homeopathic department had the good fortune Friday to witness a capital operation by Dr. James C. Wood of Cleveland, professor of gynaecology, in the Cleveland homeopathic college, president of the American Institute of Homeopathy, and formerly professor of gynaecology here. Dr. Wood, being in the city on business, and to visit the new hospital of the homeopathic department, very kindly consented to operate before the classes, much to the satisfaction of all those who were fortunate enough to be present. 

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