Local Brevities

Men's Visiting Cards

The proper card for gentlemen's use, nearly twice as long as wide, and has the full name always with the prefix Mr. engraved in script, old English or Roman letters. The old English type has had a recent ravival, but the medium size script will probably be more lasting in popular favor. The prices are: 

100 cards and plate, script, $1.25

100 cards and plate, Roman, $2.00

100 cards and plate, Old English, $2.25 to $3.50

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LOCAL BREVITIES

Miss Ida Maier and Hugh Conklin will be married on Sept. 30.

The amount raised by state tax this year for the University is $397,525.

Hal. Seeley, of the Superior Manufacturing Co., will become a benedict on Oct.15.

Mr. and Mrs. George Keppler, of Ann Arbor town, are rejoicing over the birth of a little daughter.

The Bethlehem verein will hold their next meeting on Oct. 9. A good musical program has been arranged.

Fr. Kelly responded to a toast at the banquet which was held by the Knights of Columbus in Niles Sunday evening. 

The L.O.T.M. Guards, of this city were awarded the second prize at the drill contest at the state fair at Pontiac Friday.

Miss M. Kuhn formerly with Mack & Co., has accepted a position in the cloak department of Newcomb & Endicott, in Detroit. 

Robert Campbell, son of ex-Senator Andrew Campbell, of Pittsfield, is the republican nominee for the legislature in the Jackson city district.

Mrs. Paulina Cole, who has served as receiver for Lombard Camp, Royal Neighbors, for four consecutive years, has resigned from the office.

The store owned by Dr. Darling and formerly occupied by Glass' shoe store, is being remodeled. The floor will be lowered and the interior redecorated and put in fine condition.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Krapf celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary Sunday. Several guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Krapf in honor of the occasion. 

The last Sunday in October will be celebrated by the Young People's society of Zion church as Anniversary Day. Addresses by several prominent clergymen will be given. 

The K.O.T.M.'s first dance of a series of ten dances this winter will take place Thursday evening, October 9, in their hall over the postoffice. Admission by invitation only.

The announcements have been received of the engagement of Miss Mabel Hooker and Maurice Clements, of Cleveland, O. Miss Hooker was formerly a resident of this city.

Rev. Thomas Robinson, a former Presbyterian pastor at Saline and Chelsea, died at Tekonsha Monday. He was a native of England, born in 1830, and leaves a widow, four children and two sisters.

The rails for the tracks at the corner of State and William streets have arrived and the paving there is being finished. However, the lower end of State street will now have another wait until the sewer is put in.

The following new officers were elected by the North Side Lyceum last Saturday evening: President, Simeon Carson; vice president, Mildred Ware; secretary and treasurer, Julia Sharpe; parliamentarian, Harlow Grose.

The wall which Dr. Victor Vaughan is building around his garden is in process of erection. It will be built of brick topped with a broad band of grey sandstone, six feet high, and will reach completely around the garden.

George Spathelf, of Broadway, is tearing down his old house at the corner of Moore and Traver streets which partly burned down some weeks age and intends building a fine new cottage which he will occupy about next spring. 

The Seventh Day Adventist church on the corner of Liberty and Division streets is being torn down. The property is owned by Dr. Theophil Klingman, who intends erecting a fine residence in place of the unsightly brick church.

Two nine-year old boys, named Barrett and Dietzel, took in their heads Monday that it would be a great sport to run away from their fond parents. The daddies got next in some way and rounded up their offspring at Ypsilanti, last night. The boys had walked the whole eight miles. 

The council approved the bond of the city treasurer Wednesday night. 

The North Side Lyceum will hold their first debate next Saturday evening.

The debt on the First Union church has been decreased so that it now amounts to only $300.

Wm. Dwyer, formerly with Bruno St. James, has accepted a position as shipping clerk with Smith's wholesale and retail boot and shoe house in Detroit.

A local meat market has a display tag in the window with the announcement that they have "Strictly fresh caught fish." People pass on with a smile wondering whether they are still fresh.

A cry-sis arrived in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gruner at 7 o'clock p.m. Monday. This will make it possible for the young and popular shoe dealer to order an extra amount of leather. At least accounts mother and child were doing nicely. 

The coal and wood dealers of the city have no coal to sell, so they have raised the price on all kinds of wood 25 per cord. This may cause a rush in trade which will partially make up for the lack of business for the past week.

Berry Bros., limited, of Toledo, have taken out garnishee papers against the Ann Arbor Paint and Enamel Co. They want such portion of $143.10 as may be in the hands of Wm. J. Aprill. This is one of the suits growing out of the failure of the paint and enamel company.

Eugene Schlanderer, the young man who was hurt on the Ann Arbor road some days ago, is reported to be getting along finely and his recovery is almost assured. The hole in the back part of his head, which looked so bad at first, is healing finely and but one or two fingers will have to be amputated.

The Ann Arbor Organ Co. employees marched in a body at the funeral of Mrs. Willis D. Goodell Monday afternoon as a mark of respect to their foreman, Mr. Goodell. they deserve special praise for the soldierly way in which they marched, like a well drilled company. They were marshalled by Geo. A. Darlington. 

George Miley, the mason, discovered the shoes belonging to William J. Aprill, taken by the sharper who passed the forged checks a few weeks ago. They were tucked in a tile in Rohde's yard together with some bacon he had obtained at a butcher's. The bacon has spoiled, but they shoes were returned to Aprill.

The museum authorities are now busy mounting the collection given by Dr. Harry McNeil last year. They also are preparing for exhibition about twenty-five additional pieces to the Stearns collection of musical instruments. Some of the additions are very rare and valuable. The building has been thoroughly cleaned and rearranged during the summer.

The regular monthly meeting of the Aged People's Home association was held at the residence of Mrs. P. Bach, 424 S. Main street Monday at 3 o'clock. Those present were much encouraged by reports of interest and gifts of money. The Ladies' club of St. Johns sent $6.25. Mrs. Soule, of Stockbridge, sent $50. The members feel that interest in their organization is constantly increasing among outsiders.

Following is a list of new books which have lately been added to the high school library: "American, the Land of Contrasts," J.T. Muirhead; "What is Good English?" Harry Thurston Peck; "Home Folks," James Whitcomb Riley; "Municipal Government in Great Britain," Albert Shaw; "Nonsense Books," Edward Leer; "The Life of Louis Stevenson," G Balfour, "Stevenson's Attitude to Life," J. T. Genug. 

Joseph Aby, a member of the Delta Chi fraternity, accidentally shot himself  Monday night, while unloading a revolver. The bullet entered his thigh about four inches above the knee, causing a painful, but not dangerous, flesh wound. Drs. Wessinger and Breakey dressed the injury and at last reports Young Aby was resting easily under the care of Dr, Kinyon. He's congratulating himself that it was not worse.

In reprinting the city charter it was discovered that by section 130 it is provided that "No. such sprinkling shall be done otherwise than by a general tax, unless a petition signed by the owners of the majority of the front feet. The city attorney would respectfully suggest to the common council that the "hind feet" be given a hearing. The council will take up the matter at its next regular session. 

George P. Schlemmer, of the Ann Arbor Fluff Rug Company, returned Saturday from a week's trip over Michigan and Indiana, where he called on a number of the company's agents. He says the business was never better in his line and that the prospects for the future are very encouraging. This week Mr. Schlemmer will visit the agents in Ohio and probably will take a trip into Pennsylvania to look after the interests of the company there.

George L. Sweet, of 323 N. Main street, left for the mountain regions of West Virginia Sunday afternoon in the hopes of regaining his health, which he partially lost from a severe case of typhoid fever a year ago. He will make his home at Parkersburg in that state where he has been offered a lucrative position in the office of the Western Union as typewriter from the wire, provided he can stand the work. His many friends here hope he main gain the health he is seeking and be able to take the position offered. 

The improvements on the L.O.T.M. offices have been finished and the clerks have moved back into their old quarters. The offices present a greatly improved appearance. The walls are covered with a beautiful design of red tapestry paper with a broad frieze of plain red. The mouldings are dead black and the woodwork of the doors and windows are in pure white enamel. The floors have been covered with bright linoleum and are very attractive. 

Mrs. Mattie M. Royce, of 603 E Liberty street. died on Sunday evening of acute gasctritis. Mrs. Royce leaves a husband and three small children. The remains were taken to Byron Wednesday morning on the 9:10 train train for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Royce moved to this city only a few months ago. She underwent a serious operation at the hospital some weeks ago, but had apparently recovered from the effects of it when acute gastritis set in, resulting in her death. 

Frank McIntyre, of this city, who was scored a decided hit as "Willowby" in "Captain Molly" at the Manhattan theatre, New York city, has been engaged by Walter E. Perkins, of "My Friend from India" fame, to create the part of "Squire Merrit" in his new play "Jerome, A Poor Man." The New York run of "Captain Molly" closed Sept. 27. The play will be condensed and an inferior company will be sent on the road later in the season. "Squire Merrit" is one of the leading parts in "Jerome, A Poor Man," which will be produced in New York and Boston.

The University authorities are not worrying about their coal supply even as much as last year when it was feared that the institution would have to be closed for a time until coal could be secured. They have let the contract again this year to the Blair Coal company, of Toledo, for 10,000 tons, more or less, as many be required, at a figure a little more in advance of last year. The paving of State street makes it necessary for th three teams employed for hauling the coal from the cars to go several blocks out of their way and thus has materially delayed the supply on the campus. It is very likely that more teams will have to be secured should we have any cold weather during the next week or so. 

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QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE Y.W.C.A

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The quarterly meeting of the Y.W.C.A. was held Tuesday night at the association rooms. In connection with the regular business meeting an enthusiastic class rally was held. 

There was a large attendance, the rooms being well filled with interested young women. The reports of the various committees were read and everything looks very promising for a successful year's work. Mrs. Cosgrove, treasurer of the association, reported the proceeds of the rummage sale to be $300 to date. 

The various classes which have been formed have all been well filled and the work will soon be taken up with a zest. The greatest interest seems to be shown in the English, music and embroidery classes.

After the reports of the various committees were read the members of the social committee served ice cream and cake and a social hour was enjoyed. 

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YOUNG WOMAN DISAPPEARS

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Miss May Fullington, of Willis, Vanishes from Detroit

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Claimed to Have News of Illness of Parents - Has Been Missing Over Two Weeks

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Willis, Mich., Oct. 1. -(Special.)- Much anxiety is felt here over the disappearance of Miss May Fullington, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fullington. Until recently she was at work in Detroit. Over two weeks ago she told her employers that she had received a letter from her parents stating that both were sick, and she felt she must go to them at once. She then left, and has not been heard of since. 

No motive has been given for her sudden disappearance. Her parents and a sister who lives in Detroit are nearly wild with anxiety.

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MILLER AVENUE DISTRICT

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Mr. Waite, of Dexter, who secured the unanimous vote of the county teachers two years ago for the office of country treasurer, visited friends here last Thursday.

Clayton Schenk, of Chelsea, visited his cousin, Phillip Scheng, last Sunday. 

Miss Meta Haab, who had been visiting her cousin Mrs. J. C. Schenk, has returned to her home in Chelsea.

Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Spiess were in Ann Arbor on business last Thursday.

Misses Tillie and Martha Kern, of Foster's station, began their studies in the Bethlehem German school in Ann Arbor last Monday.

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