Milan Items Of A Week

MILAN ITEMS OF A WEEK

Milan, Oct. 15. - The oil well was shot yesterday morning and this morning with nitro glycerine. Rocks and dirt were thrown up and this morning a supply of gas came forth. How extensive this will be is yet to be learned.

Mr. Willoughby, of Salt Lake City, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Whaley, jr., for a few weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rouse entertained Mr. F. Anthony, of New Haven, Conn., and Mrs. and Mrs. Preston Rouse, of Saline, and Mr. Willoughby, of Salt Lake City, Saturday and Sunday.

Howard Housman, who has been quite ill, is able to be in school again.

Mr. Fred Steidle, of Colorado, is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Steidle, of County street, for a few weeks.

Miss Lulu Nistfall, of the Ridge, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. F. Gauntlett, this week.

Mrs. S. V. Housman, who has been the guest of her son, Editor W. H. Housman, and family for a few weeks, leaves for her home in Petersburg Friday.

Died Oct. 10, Mrs. Joseph Gauntlett, at her home on West Main street, after a short illness. Deceased leaves a husband and two daughters, Mrs. Alma Allen and Mrs. Mabel Wilson, of Milan, and a large circle of relatives and friends who deeply mourn her loss. Mrs. Gauntlett was loved by all who knew her. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church, a zealous worker in the cause, and pleasant friend in social circles. Mr. Joseph Gauntlett and family have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were held at the residence Sunday a. m., Rev. Mr. Wetmtore, of Ann. Arbor, officiating. The funeral was largely attended and the floral offerings were beautiful.

Born, Oct. 14. to Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Miller, a son.

Mr. Ernest Denton, who was seriously hurt at Ypsilanti the first day of the K. of P. carnival, was brought home Monday p. m.

Mrs. Nellie Whaley is entertaining Mrs. Marks and Mrs. Laghlin, of St. Clair, for a few weeks.

Mr. and Mrs. John Lockwood have returned from their western sojourn.

Mr. and Mrs. Hooker entertained guests from out of town the first of the week.

Mr. R. E. Tripp and family are moving their household goods to Detroit this week, where they will make their home for the present.

Mr. W. S. Juckett and family are moving into R. E. Tripp's house on West Main street this week.

Mr. Weigles is working in Toledo.

Mr. and Mrs. Webb Blackmer hare moved into the Palmer cottage on East Main street this week.

Mrs. Emma Whitehead, of Detroit, is the guest of sister, Mrs. Charles Schmitt, this week.

Mrs. Hoyt has returned from her Saline visit.

Wood seems to be plenty at present.

Several of the Milan people are fortunate enough to have their winter's coal.