Lost The Race Against Death

LOST THE RACE AGAINST DEATH

Parents Tried to Reach Bedside of Dying Daughter

BLOCKED BY THE SNOW

Mrs. Lizzie Amsden's Death Was a Great Shock to Manchester

Manchester, Mich., March 19. - E.B. Clarkson, of Jackson, was in town Monday.

W. F. Rehfuss, of Ann Arbor, was in our village this week on business.

Miss Leila Grossman, of Jackson, visited her parents in Iron Creek from Saturday until Wednesday.

Mr. Boyer, of Chicago, representing the Allyn-Bacon Publishing Co., visited the high school Monday.

One of the men engaged with the lumbering crew of R. M. Tubbs had two of his fingers cut off while operating a circular saw Thursday. He narrowly escaped losing his whole hand.

Although knowing of the serious illness of Mrs. Lizzie Amsden, the news of her death Tuesday came as a great shock to her host of friends at this place. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Culver, who had started from California and were striving to reach her bedside before her death, were snowbound in the western states, and failed to do so. Her death has cast a gloom over this community for she was beloved by all who knew her, and during the years of her residence in this place she made many warm friends. She leaves three children, Gertrude, Sherman and Margaret, who will greatly mourn her loss. She was a member of the Saturday club and the O. E. S. of this place. Many of her friends will attend her funeral.

Th last regular meeting of the Alpha Sigma was held Monday evening and was well attended. The society has progressed the past year both from the literary and financial standpoint, and the amount in the treasury is now about $30. The following officers were elected for next year: President, Ed. Brighton; vice President, Fred Lehman; secretary, Marjorie Kingsley; treasurer, Lydia Grossman; chaplain, Starlie Weaver; marshal, Carl Lehr. The program was exceptionally good. The paper written by four members of the sophomore class was the center of attraction. The music for the evening was furnished by the Mandolin Club, Miss Jessie Kimble and Henry Jacquemain.

Mrs. Geo. S. Craw, who has been quite iII for the last few days, is recovering.

George Nisle is moving his family into the house recently occupied by Wm. Hanham.

Miss Tessie Carroll, of Clinton, spent Sunday with Miss Marie Miller.

The case of Burkhardt vs. Kollewehr was on trial in Justice Hagaman's court Monday, before a jury. The action was commenced to recover posession of about 15 acres of land and a dwelling house in the township of Sharon owned by the plaintiff and occupied by defendant. A. J. Waters was attorney for plaintiff and F. M. Freeman for defendant. The trial attracted considerable attraction, a Iarge number being in from Sharon and Freedom.

Mr. and Mrs. James H. Martin, who have been in southern California for the past two months, returned home Monday. Mr. Martin is enthusiastic in his praises of the western country, but all things considered, is perfectly satisfied to live in Michigan. They were in Los Angeles for several weeks and met many Michigan people there.

Miss Jessie Kimble went to Tecumseh Tuesday to hear Perry, the blind musician.

Mr. and Mrs. Austin Yocum visited in Jackson the first of the week.

Harry Barton, of Toledo, is a guest at F. Jecquemain's

Alvin Kellam has sold the agency of the Detroit Evening News and Tribune to Albert Gummpper.

John Tripp, a pioneer of this place, died at his home after a Iong illness on Sunday, at the age of 79 years. He was a veteran of the civil war, and at one time was associated in business circles of this village. For many years he bore the reputation of being the strongest man, physically, in the surrounding country. The funeral services were held from his late home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Mr. Kamm officiating. His wife survives him.

Miss Ada Cammell, of Waterford, Ont., came here Monday to trim for Mrs. Clyde Yocum.

Mrs. N. Senger is visiting in Jackson this week.

Mrs. Frank Ambler, of Brooklyn, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Catherine Lehm.

On Monday evening a few friends of Mrs. Willis Watkins were very pleasantly entertained at her home. After several games of progressive pedro, delicate refreshments were served. Prizes were won by Mesdames Donaldson and Ford.