Whitmore Lake News

Whitmore Lake, June 5.- Mrs. Curtis, of Superior, came to this place about two weeks ago to wait on Mrs. Ida B. Holmes, who was sick. Mrs. Holmes recovered in a few days and Mrs. Curtis was taken seriously ill and died this afternoon. Mrs. Curtis was mother-in-law of Jay Green, of Superior. The remains will be taken to Ann Arbor and the funeral will take place from the residence of a sister of the deceased at that place.

Martin and Michael Ryan, of Northfield, sold 10 head of young cattle today to Dan Sutton, consideration $335. Jacob Wenger also disposed of $300 worth of young stock today, and both parties are well pleased with the prices received.

Wm. Winans, the painter, is kept busy these days following up Jay G. Pray's gang of carpenters, and says dwelling houses spring up like mushrooms.

Butcher Laubengayer, of Ann Arbor, perambulated our township yesterday in search of fat cattle.

Frank Wheeler, wife and daughter, of Webster, were the guests of Rev. R. Emery and wife today at the new parsonage, where they are comfortably located.

Notwithstanding the cold weather, both hotels are well patronized.