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LOCAL BREVITIES

The City Ice Co. have just put their fifth ice wagon in operation.

One of our well known ward school teachers is shortly to be married.

Mr. and Mrs. John Sire are the proud parents of an eight pound boy.

Mrs. Harry Hutchins has donated a steel engraving to the Ladies' Library.

Dr. Albert Bain, wife and daughter, Doris, of Manistique, are the guests of their cousin, Dr. Darling.

Miss Sophie Hutzel, who has been teaching in the schools of Muncie, Ind., has returned to her home.

Rev. Ernest Kuenzler, of Jackson, Ohio, is spending a few days with his mother on W. Liberty street.

Dr. Wessinger has changed his resldence to 339 E. Washington street, corner Division.

The remains of the late Joseph Hangel were brought here from Detroit Monday for burial.

The residence of John Reynolds, on E. Kingsley street, has been improved by a handsome coat of paint.

Alfred Mummery has retned the Rane store at Whitmore Lake and will run an ice cream soda stand this summer.

Frank Conlon, who was operated upon for appendicitus at the hospital last Saturday morning, is getting along nicely.

Mrs. E. C. Drake, of E. Huron street, has returned from a nine weeks' visit at St. Louis, Mo., with her daughter Mrs. F. Ryan.

Lewis Henzel, of Chicago, who came here to attend the funeral of his father, which was held last Monday, has returned home.

Rev. Mr. Osborne, of Battle Creek, preached at both the morning and evening service at St. Andrew's church Sunday.

Herman Meyer, one of the popular members of the Ann Arbor Rifle club, won first prize at the shooting contest Saturday night.

Mrs. P. Kiefe and Phil O'Hara were in Monroe last Monday to visit their sister, Sister Mary Edwards of the Monroe convent.

Lawrence Kuehn, the young boy who was bitten by a dog some time ago is getting along nicely. No serious symptoms have developed.

W. Feldhauser, who met with a serious accident last week, is convalescent after having been confined to the house for several days.

Miss Myrtle Palmer, a student in the vocal department of the School of Music has accepted a position in the school during the summer.

Mr. Richard Zebbs and family wish to thank their friends for the kindness and sympathy which they have shown during their recent bereavement.

Henry Bailey, who said he was from Detroit, was sentenced to 15 days in the county jail Monday by Justice Gibson on the charge of vagrancy.

There will be an ice cream on the lawn of the fifth ward school on Thursday evening, June 17, for the benefit of the First Union church.

Preparations are being made by the Northside Sunday school for the Children's Day exercises to be held at the church on Sunday evening, June 22.

May, little daughter of Wm. Grennan, of Pontiac street, returned Wednesday from the Flint school for deaf mutes to spend the summer with her parents.

The funeral of Mrs. Celeste Curtis, which was held Saturday at 2 o'clock, was very largely attended by relatives and many friends of the deceased.

A neat sum was realized from the ice cream social which was given by the ladies of the First Union church Saturday evening. There was a large attendance in spite of the rain.

Adolph Schadel, one of Heusel Bros' bakers, who bad two flngers taken off by the knife of a dough mixer a week ago, is getting along nicely under the treatment of Dr. Elliot Herdman.

Miss Ida Allen and Dr. Jas. B. Pollock will be married at the home of the bride on June 17. The wedding will be a very quiet one on account of the recent death of Miss Allen's father.

The Y. W. C. A. rummage sale will begin June 23, in the store at 110 W. Huron street. Things are already being received. Many more articles can be used and will be greatly appreciated.

Lloyd Golden, who was recently accused of attempting to assault two young girls of Brooklyn village, has been sentenced to pay a fine of $25 and costs. Having paid the fine he has been released.

Mrs. Melissa Henion, of Thompson street, has received cards announcing the marriage of her grand daughter Miss Mariam Durstan, which will take place at her home in Cleveland, next week Thursday.

Ambrose Lamb died Tuesday evenIng, aged 83 years. Brief funeral services were held at the residence of his niece, Mrs. F. E. Jones. 431 S. Main street. yesterday morning at 9:30. Interment at Macon.

Word was received from South Bend, Ind., Tuesday that .J. G. Orr i the proud father of a little son, which arrived at his home Monday morning. Mrs. Orr was formerly Miss Tessie Brennan of this city.

A very pleasant social was given at the Trinity Lutheran church by the ladies of the church Friday evening. There was a large number of people in attendance and a very pleasant social hour was enjoyed.

The Board of Review will be in session at the court house next week beginning Monday, to hear the complaints of persons who may not be satisfied with the assessments that have been made on their property.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Ames received a telegram Saturday announcing the birth of a little daughter to Dr. and Mrs. McDonald of Hancock. The happy mother was well known here before her marriage aa Miss Helen Ames.

Thos. E. Wall, of 1426 Pontiac street announced Saturday that he is a candidate on the republican ticket for the office of county clerk. Mr. Wall was born in this city in 1863 and has resided here and in Northfield ever since.

Miss Nellie Zeebs, aged 24, died Saturday of heart disease at the home of her sister, on Fourteenth street. The remains were taken to the home of her father, Richard Zeebs, 711 Fourth avenue. The funeral was held Monday.

The funeral of Miss Mamie Hine, who died Wednesday, will be held from the residence, corner of Ann and Thayer streets, this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. Tatlock officiating. The remains will be taken to Perrysburg, Ohio, for interment.

The people of Ann Arbor will soon have the pleasure of witnessing a home talent German operetta. Edward Koch, Georg Reighardt and Theo Stanger will take the principal roles. It will be given in Germania hall some time during the month of July.

Mrs. Homer Finley, of S. Ingalls street, has presented the Ladies' Library with 68 parts of Character Sketches. The volumes are alphabetically arranged and consist of sketches of art, poetry, drama and fiction. They are a very valuable and acceptable gift.

The writing of the pupils of St. Thomas' school was inspected by the teachers of the W. S. Perry school and those of the Elisha Jones school last Friday afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock. The visitors were loud in their praise of the fine work done by the children.

The last party of the season to be given by the Hobart Guild occurred last Saturday evening at Harris hall. About thirty couples were in attendance. Mesdames Key, Dedrick and Taylor acted as chaperones. Mrs. Tyer furnished the music for the dancing.

"An American at Oxford," by John Corbin, has been received at the Ladies' library. It is a charming book of reminiscences. giving an ideal account of life at Oxford both social and club life, also a delightful account of the educational advantages to be gained there.

An excursion to Detroit over the D., Y., A. A. & J. Ry. will be conducted by the Y. M. C. A. Juniors on Saturday. June 21. The fare for the round trip will be 50 cents for children and 75 cents for adults. The Juniors will at this time make their annual visit to Detroit and Belle Isle.

The Ann Arbor Music Co. have just received the gold medals awarded to the Ludwig & Co. piano film for their exhibit at the Pan-American exposition and the silver medals awarded for their exhibit at the Paris exposition. These medals can be seen at the Music Co.'s store.

The usual 10:30 service at the Methodist church was omitted Sunday and instead the annual Children's Day service was observed. The children sang "The Palms" in a very pleasing manner and several of them rendered recitations. Rev. Mr. Ninde gave an appropriate talk to the little ones.

The highest salaried woman in the postoffice service is Mrs. Nellie W. Krogman, of Ishpeming, Marquette county. She is postmistress of that office and receives a salary of $2,400. She is a wonderfully brilliant woman and many men in similar positions might well learn a lesson from her excellent discipline and management of the office. She is a graduate of the U. of M. and is one of many women who reflect great credit on their alma mater.

The Board of Review was in session Tuesday looking into the valuations made by the county assessors. The board will hold sessions regularly until the close of next week. Next week those who have complaints to make about the valuation put on their property by the assessors will be heard by the board.

John Kearney, one of Ann Arbor's popular young men and for eight years clerk in the freight office of the Michigan Central, left Monday for Jackson, where he has accepted a fine position with the Grand Trunk and Michigan Central, his position being that of clerk and also solicitor. He has a large increase in salary.

Mr. and Mr. Adolph Fritz are rejoicing over the arrival, at their home, 530 S. Fourth avenue, of a pair of twins. Saturday. They are two of the rosiest, heathiest babies to be found anywhere in the city. If their dispositions continue to be as angelic as they now seem to be, the neighborhood has indeed received a desirable addition.

A very pleasant surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhn, of N. Main street, Monday night. Severa! of their friends dropped in unexpectedly, and helped Mrs. Kuhn to celebrate the anniversary of her birth right royally. Music, both vocal and instrumental, helped to make the evening a pleasant one. Light refreshments were served.

Sunday was observed by the Maccabees of the city as memorial day. In the morning they went to the different cemeteries and lovingly and reverently covered the graves of their brothers who had gone to the great beyond, with flowers. This is a beautiful observance and the second Sunday in June of each year is set aside for such a service of love.

Hazen S. Pingree, jr., son of the former governor, made a lightning like trip through Aun Arbor Monday afternoon. He was in an automobile with a companion and was going at a rate which would appear to indicate that he was racing against time. It is said that several! persons, Including a small colored boy, narrowly escaped being run over by the machine.

Saturday evening, Co. I of Ann Arbor and Co. L of Ypsilanti will go out in heavy marching order to a point near Geddes and will spend the night in pup tents. They will devote Sunday morning to drill and target practice. Capt. Petrie urgently requests every man of his company, who can possibly do so, to go. Each man is to provide himself with one day's rations.

Christian Schuholz, of Detroit, and Miss Matilda Staebler were married at the home of the bride in Superior, at 3 o'clock p. m. Thursday, June 5. They were attended by Eugene Staebler and Miss Emma Weitbrecht and about 25 guests were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. L. Nicklas. Mr. and Mrs. Schuholz will be at home in Detroit after July 1.

One of the most complete and best equipped bakery shops in the city is that owned by William Illi, who has just put in a fine $800 oven of the W. Neuh's, Cleveland, make. The oven is a very large one having room enough to hold 325 loaves of bread. It is heated by steam and is very up-to-date in every way. All the details of the shop are likewise excellent and very neat.

The barn on the place occupied by R. M. Woodin, with contents, was destroyed by fire Saturday. The cause of the fire is unknown. Two horses, four cows and various farming tools were destroyed. The loss is estimated at about $600 and the insurance is $200. The fire was not discovered until about 5 o'clock this morning, but the barn was entirely burned down at that time.

The State Savings band Monday moved from their old building on the corner of Main and Washington streets to temporary quarters on Washington street, five doors east of Main. Work will begin immediately on the destruction of the old building and as soon as the debris is cleared away the erection of the new building will be rushed as rapidly as is possible. This building will be a great improvement to the appearance of the street.

The funeral of Mrs. Flemming, who died at her home in Dexter Sunday morning was held from the Dexter church Tuesday at 9 o'clock a. m.. Rev. Fr. Ryan officiating. Mrs. Flommins had been ill several weeks and her death was not unexpected. She leaves a large family. She was one of the oldest residents of Dexter and had a host of friends both here and in Ann Arbor, many of the latter having gone to Dexter today to attend the funeral.

On Friday, June 6, Geddes school, District No. 8, held graduating exercises and a picnic in Parker's grove. Mr. Foster, county school commissioner, was present and presented the diplomas to the following graduates: Cora Keedle, Minnie Parker, Nelly Huebner, Mary Huebner, Jas. Monaghan, Stephen Monaghan and Geo. J. Foster.  About eighty patrons and friends were present and all had an enjoyable time. The teacher of this school, which has had such a most successful year, is Miss Emma Taylor of this city.

The many friends of Miss Florence E. Tinker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Tinker, will be greatly surprised to learn of her marriage to Clarence C. Wightman. which took place January 18 in Detroit. The secret has just been disclosed and Mr. Wightman, who will graduate from the law department next week, is kept receiving congratulations. After commencement Mr. and Mrs. Wightman will go to Bay View, where they will spend the summer at Mr. Tinker's cottage. Mr. Wightman's home is in Plainfield, Ill.

St. Cecelia's choir of St. Thomas' church held its annual banquet in the parish hall Saturday afternoon from 3 o'clock to 7:30. During the early part of afternoon games were indulged, the three prizes being won by the Misses Jennie Clarken, Celia Brahm and Lillian Fitzpatrick. At 5 o'clock the merry party sat down to daintily appointed tables in charge of the older members of the choir and an elaborate menu was served. This choir is composed of the young school girls all of whom have very good voices. They sing at the eight o'clock service every Sunday.

The Y. W. C. A., which has always worked so hard to give its members all the pleasure and advantages possible, has taken another step in this direction. The directors have rented the Mummery cottage at Whitmore Lake, for the last two weeks in July. Everything will be provided at the small cost of $2.50 per week and accommodation will be made for all who wish to take advantage of an opportunity for such a pleasant vacation. If any of the members wish to take advantage of this offer they will notify the secretary before July 8, so that she may make the necessary arrangements.

Mrs. Henry Schlittler entertained a large party of ladies at her home on Miller avenue Wednesday in honor of her mother, Mrs. Fredericka Seitz, who was taken by surprise. The afternoon was spent in social conversation and music, both vocal and instrumental and was greatly enjoyed by all. A very elaborate supper was served by the hostess, to which about twenty-seven did full justice. The table was decorated with pink and white roses and carnations. After bestowing many thanks on the hostess the guests departed for their homes, hoping to enjoy many more days as pleasantly.

The program committee of the Ladies' Union. of which Mrs. Karl Guthe is chairman, met Friday to lay plans for next year. It was decided to continue the afternoons of travel and book reviews and these subjects were placed in charge of Mrs. Wm. Pettee and Miss Sarah Whedon. The other afternoons of the month will be devoted to new subjects: artistic industries of America in the care of Miss Alice Hunt and civic reform in charge of Mrs. C. A. Davis. Current topics will be continued in the hands of Mrs. Crooker and Mrs. F. P. Jordan, and the social will remain one of the pleasantest features of the meetings.

At the annual contest of the Peninsular Oratorical League, held at Kalamazoo, May 9, James S. See, of Bay City, gave an oration entitled "Lincoln."' It has since developed that Mr. See's oration was copied largely from an oration delivered recently by Henry Watterson. The advisory board, after a careful examination of the case, resolved that "James S. See forfeited the place secured by him in the recent contest of the Peninsular Oratorical League, on account of plagiarism." By this action of the board, Harry Pearce, of Ann Arbor, is declared winner of the contest. Melville Brooks, of Saginaw. receives second place, and Jay Barnett, of Kalamazoo, ranks third. 

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