Local Brevities

E. E. Trim has moved the remainder of the Glass shoe stock to Ypsilanti.

Charles Burris was the lucky winner of a beautiful camera raffled by Eugene Schmid.

The children of St. Thomas' school were given a holiday Monday in honor of St. Patrick.

Funeral Director Dieterle's horse ran away on W. Huron street Sunday morning. His buggy was badly smashed.

A high school glee club was formed last Friday. There are thirteen members and DuBois Marshall will act at accompanist.

Miss Bertha Conde gave a lecture, Monday at 7 o'clock p. m., in the congregational church, on "Three secrets of a happy life."

Mrs. Geo Baldwin met with a painful accident Monday. While going down the porch steps she slipped and fell, breaking the bones in her wrist.

Officer George Isbell Monday afternoon received the sad news  that his mother was dying at Newport Station in Monroe County. He left on a trolly car for Detroit.

The Ann Arbor Gaslight Co. is having its inspector, Gauss, preparing a card index of all its customers and the appliances used. He will visit each customer in the city. 

The Neal Catarrh Tablet company are doing all kinds of business. During the first week after the company were ready for business orders were received for $460 worth of medicine.

Herman Armbruster, who has been visiting relatives and friends at his old home in Scio, returned to Black Hills, Dakota Tuesday morning. His cousin, George Armbruster, went with him.

Mr. and Mrs. Myron Mills are receiving congratulations upon the arrival of their first grandchild. It is a little boy which arrived at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Cook in Detroit on Thursday.

Miss Montgomery, Miss Crozier and Mr. Clark of the Student Volunteer band delivered very interesting addressed at Trinity Lutheran church on Sunday evening. They were much enjoyed by all present.

Miss Emily Marschke, of W. Huron street, gave a pupils' recital Saturday afternoon, at her home, from 2:30 to 4 o'clock. Her entire class took part. A fine program was rendered, which was a credit to Miss Marshke.

Miss Lida Stimson, who sang the soprano solo and obligato in the morning service at the Congregational church last Sunday, is the possessor of a remarkably fine voice. Her many friends hope to hear her often.

Lamb & Spencer, the hustling grocers of S. State street, Saturday, had an electric coffee grinder installed in their store. This is the third one in the city, Staebler having put in the first on and Pardon the second. 

The patients at the Homeopathic hospital enjoyed the excellent program or music which was rendered by an orchestra of ten pieces, under the direction of Miss Rose French, violinist, at the hospital Saturday afternoon. 

It is rumored that one of Ann Arbor's popular bachelor merchants has grown tired of single blessedness and has decided to renounce it. It must be that the furniture business is in a flourishing condition in Ann Arbor. 

Mr. and Mrs. C Wright entertained some friends Monday evening at a southern supper. The guests were all people who had come from the southern states and they greatly enjoyed the supper such as their mothers cook.

There were over 1,100 people in Lutz's new clothing store last Saturday, judging from the number of aluminum pin trays given to the lady visitors and aluminum pocket combs in leather cases given to the gentlemen.

Miss Bertha Conde gave a fine address in the Congregational church, Sunday afternoon, on "Four Kinds of College Women." About 125 were present. Miss Campbell sang "Fathomless Billows of Peace," very sweetly. 

The Young Ladies' Card club was delightfully entertained Friday afternoon by the Misses Lane. Mrs. Frank Cornwell and Miss Bell Fountain were awarded the prizes. A dainty lunch was served after the games were played.

Emmet Winegar, who keeps a dairy, says that last year Monday the thermometer at 6 a. m. stood 31 degrees above and this year 13 degrees above. Monday afternoon the thermometer at Eberbach's drug store showed 20 above and at 6 p. m. 14 above.

John Tice, the manager of the central Drug Co. of Detroit, has resigned to accept the position vacated by James Robertson with the Goodyear Drug Co. Mr. Robertson will leave for Holly, where he will go into business for himself. His friends wish him success.

Mrs. Richards, who lives at the corner of Jefferson and Division streets, fell down stairs at her home Saturday and received a number of serious bruises. Drs. Westfall and Clark were called and decided she would live. She is an elderly lady and evidently fell down backwards. 

Miss Carolyn Young entertained about twenty of her friends at a progressive pedro party Friday evening. Miss Ellsworth and Mr. Day were awarded the first honors and Miss Gondert and Geo. Clayton carried off the booby prize. After the games, an oyster supper was served.

Theodore Mast was surprised on Saturday evening by a large number of his relatives, the occasion being his 40th birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent with games and talking over old times. An elaborate supper was served at midnight and was done full justice to by the guests.

N. E. Sutton and Emory E. Leland, the commissioners in the Benard Keenan estate, filed their report Saturday. There had been considerable opposition to some of the claims. There were claims to the amount of $4,886.54 presented of which $4,316.96 allowed and $646.16 regarded at preferred. 

The democratic city caucuses will be held, Friday, March 28 at 7:30 o'clock, local time at the following places: First ward, O.M. Martin's office, second, ward building; third, basement of court house; fourth, firemen's hall; fifth, engine house; sixth, engine house; seventh, Weinberg's shop.

Insurance rates were advanced 25 percent Tuesday on all stocks of every character and descriptions, excepting brick stores, in which the second or third stories are occupied for residential purposes. Also on all frame stores and stocks and special hazards including lumber yards, elevators, etc.

Mrs. Augusta Hintz died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Pardon, of Summit street, after a two days' sickness with pneumonia. She was 69 years of age and was born in Germany. Four children survive her. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house, and at Zion church at 2:30.

The new steel doors of the register of deeds office are now in position. Register "Cliff" Houston and his deputy, "Billy" Seary are putting in an hour a day practicing on the combination lock. The tile flooring put in by Koch Bros. is of very handsome design. It has the appearance of Brussels carpet.

Thirty-five members of Otseningo lodge No. 9 I. O. O. F.. conducted the funeral services of Herbert J. Harrison, the motorman that was killed in Chelsea, Saturday morning. They escorted the remains to the home of Miss Ellen Morse, where Miss Orendorfer has lived six years. The funeral was held at St. Thomas' church Wednesday morning. 

Miss Martha Orendorfer, who has been ill at the Homeopathic hospital since January, died Monday morning at the age of 19 years. The remains were taken to the home of Miss Ellen Morse, where Miss Orendorfer has lived six years. The funeral was held at St. Thomas' church Wednesday morning. 

The funeral services of Jacob Eschelbach of the German pioneers of Freedom, were held Tuesday at Rogers' Corners. He died Saturday after many months of suffering from a sore leg. He leaves a number of children all grown, his wife having died a number of years ago. He was much respected among his neighbors. 

Fred C. Mellish, '03 dent, of Saginaw, was arrested Monday afternoon on the charge of cruelty to animals. The case was adjourned by Justice Gibson to April 2, Mr. Mellish giving bonds for his appearance. He was one of the students who hired a team from Walker's livery a year ago and drove to Ypsilanti. A judgement of $159 was secured against him and his companion in the circuit court recently. 

A meeting of fire insurance agents was held Friday to organize a local board of underwriters. In future 25 cents will be charged for each endorsement made on policies and 50-cent policy fee where the premium is less than $5. These charges are made in nearly every city, and when the work is considered are not unreasonable. 

Dr. and Mrs. Herdman gave a charming buffet dinner party on Saturday evening, in honor of Dr. Van Dyke, of Yale. About sixty-five guests were entertained. The different courses were served in separate rooms which were very attractively decorated with potted plants, palms and ferns, no particular color scheme being used. 

Quite a compliment has been paid G. Claude Drake, the head clerk of Quarry's drug store on S. State street. Everyone will recollect the pretty Easter window he arranged last year. The March number of the Bulletin of Pharmacy, published in New York contains an article describing the window and a copy of a pen and ink sketch of the same. 

George A. Dibble, 109 N. Thayer street, died Sunday morning, aged 49 years. He was born in Webster, Washtenaw county and has been a resident of Ann Arbor about 3 years. He leaves a wife and two sons. The funeral  services were held at the house on Tuesday morning at 8:15. Internment took place at Fenton where the family lived before taking up their residence here.  

Thursday evening last 38 young friends of Miss Carrie Barnes of Miller avenue pleasantly surprised her, the occasion being her 10th birthday. Music, dancing and games were indulged in and a bountiful supper was served. Miss Carrie was handsomely remembered by all her friends. It was an enjoyable affair. Master Lee Thompson and mother of Durand were out-of-town guests.

The will of William Henry, colored, who died at Stony Creek, has been filed in the probate court. His property consists of a house and two acres of land, the use of which he gives to his wife during her lifetime, and after her death to be divided equally between his son Thomas Henry and his granddaughter Mary. The will is dated Nov. 28, 1901 and witnessed by Frank Gooding and W.W. Kelsey. 

Dr. T.C. Lane, the veterinary surgeon, recently performed a rather unusual operation. The fourth molar tooth in the upper jaw of a horse was ulcerated so that it was with difficulty that the horse could masticate his food. Dr. Lane drilled through the bone an with a fine steel instrument through this hole knocked out the tooth. The horse upon being released immediately got up and started to eat cornstalks.

A very interesting review of Prof. Calvin Thomas' "The Life and Works of Friedrich Schiller" appears in the Outlook of March 15. Some minor features of the work are criticised, but in the main the review is highly complimentary. Some of Prof. Thomas' old friends in Ann Arbor will read his work. To those whose acquaintance with the book is to be no more intimate than that to be obtained through a review, the article in the Outlook is commendable.

With the rapid means of communication early fruits and vegetables are sent over the county. What would the early settlers of Ann Arbor have thought of having in market at this time of year Florida strawberries at 50 cents a quart, tomatoes 25 cents a pound and cucumbers 25 cents apiece, radishes three bunches for 10 cents and pieplant six cents a bunch. The weather bureau expects snow today and here are all these ealy things for sale in Ann Arbor. 

Miss Ethel Barbour entertained a number of her little friends Monday afternoon, the occasion being her tenth birthday. A dainty supper was served on a table which was attractively decorated with pink ribbons. The birthday cake  with its ten lighted candles, made an attractive centrepiece. French bon-bons in dainty boxes were given each child as a souvenir. The afternoon was a very pleasant one and all hope to help Miss Ethel in celebrating many more pleasant birthdays. 

On Saturday the hospitable home of Mr and Mrs. Charles Rose in Pittsfield was taken by storm by the "Don't You Wish to Know" club of the Lady Macabees. The company numbered 35, and completely overwhelmed Mr. and Mrs. Rose, who discreetly surrendered. The occasion of the visit was their 25th wedding anniversary. The party came laden with good things which, with progressive pedro, made the time pass very quickly. Everyone had a splendid time , and the general wish was expressed that Mr. and Mrs. Rose's silver wedding anniversary (incomplete)

The Y. W. C. A gave a very pleasant reception in honor of Miss Sterrett in their rooms over the post office on Saturday evening. Miss Sager and Mrs. Mummery served on the reception committee and with a few pleasant words  made each guest welcome. The dining room was very attractive with its dainty tea table which was decorated in red. Miss VanKleek presided at the tea table in a very gracious manner. A large number of the friends of Miss Sterrett were glad of the opportunity of renewing  their old acquaintance with her. The evening was an unusually pleasant one. 

Judge E. F. Johnson sends this paper some curious pamphlets taken from a Filipino who was brought into his court charged with "Rebellion against the United States government in the Phillipine Islands." Among them are copies the constitution of the Republica Filipina promulgated Jan. 22, 1899, also the rules of their congress. The most interesting is a booklet by Aguinaldo giving his reasons for the revolution, containing statements of the arrangements he pretended to have made with Admiral Dewey at Hong Kong before the battle of Manila. He claims that Dewey recognized the independence of the Philippine people and promised them protection. It was largely by these preposterous assertions that he aroused the natives to think they were wronged. Judge Johnson writes that the weather in that part of Luzon is much like the best days in May in Michigan.