Around The County

Big egg stories are now in order. The mail boxes are being put up at YpEilanti. F. A. Dean has been appointed postmaster at Belleville. The recent, rains ruined 20,000 bricks for a South Lyon man. Ypsilanti is being renombered jreparatory to free delivery. The South Lyon band realized L26 from their social last week. A South Lyon's school picnic was held at Island Lake, Monday. The K. O.T. M's, of South Lyon, gave an excursión to Detroit Monday. Fourteen new members joined the Methodist church at South Lyon, last week. The commencement exercises of the Milan high school were held last Friday evening. The Methodist parsonage at South Lyon wasoffered for sale to the highest bidder last Saturday. A little daughter of Mr. Beadle living Bouth of Ypsilanti, feil from a wagon and was run over last Thursday. A collection taken up at the Union services of the South Lyon churches netted $24.26 for the Johnstown sufferers. The Germán Workingmen's Society of Saline has purchased a fine grove for a park and expecte to dedícate ít on the Fourth. The citizens of Milan will have lots of fun this summer. A large drove of mustangs has been disposed of in that vicinity. Charles Smith, of Whittaker, has been bound over for trial in the circuit court for selling liquor before his bonds were accepted. Exercises were held at the Normal School, last Wednesday, commemorative of the Michigan monu menta at Getfysburg. Thft Lena wee county supervisors have elected a democrat for chairman although the republicans have a majority on the board. J. E. Smith, of Ypsilanti, receives $387.95 for loss of cord wood burned up on his place a mile north of Whittaker a short time ago. Clinton is trying hard to enforce the Sunday closing law and the proprietors of all kinds of business have been warned not to open on Sundays. Charles Durham, of Dentón, has become violently insane and has been taken to the Pontiac asylum where his brother is already conflned. E. T. Walker, of Salem, has a pair of yearling Percheron colts that weigh respectfully 950 and 810 pounds, the get of Grand Duke. - Excelsior. An exciting boat-race is to take place on Base Lake, June 25, for $50 stakes. The race is to decide the superiority of boats built by two Dexter parties. An Ypsilantian has been fined $50 for spearing fish in the Huron river. He only speared ten, and fish at $5 each are pretty dear eyen for the wealthy. Prof. Wm. A. Hearn, who has been principal of the schools at Milan for the past two years, has accepted a similar position in the schools at Mantón, Wexford county. Some solid truths were expressed in Rev. W. T. Beale's sermón, "Generosity vs. Benevolence, or Impulse and Principie," at the Ypsilanti Congregational church last Sunday. Elmer E. Mugg's ilock of 107 merino sheep and lambs have been sheared and he obtained an average from the whole of 13 lbs. 2 oz. each of unwashed wool.- Dundee Reporter. Two old pioneers of Dundee died on the lOth, Andrew Palmes, aged 79 years, and Samuel Warner, aged 75 years. Both of these men had lived in Dundee or vicinity for over 50 years. The store of Henry Gorton at Waterloo, was entered by burglars one night last week. Thev took $31.G9 worth of stamps, several bottles of patent medicine and a piece of dress goods. Hattie Rose found a railroad torpedo at Manchester last week and thought she would like to explode it. She succeeded to her sorrow. The commeacement exercises of the South Lyon schools were held last Friday evening, the graduates being John McKee and Misses Lena Dunlap, Alida Letts, Lotta Adams and Elma Wilson. Conrad Naumann, the Manchester saloon-keeper who recently stabbed Fred Yerndt in that village, cannot be fonnd. It is said that his friends at Manchester are trying to settle the matter. Martin Merkei recently sheared a fleece of wool weighing seven and threefourths pounds in twelve and one-half minutes, on the farm of Thos. Heim. Who can beat this record.- Chelsea Standard. The editors of the Herald and Standard of Chelsea are in the midst of a newspaper war, each claim ing that the other is Hable to fail. Take it cool, brothers ; The proprietor of The Register "begs leave to differ." There were 679 births and 337 deaths in Monroe county last year, a decrease of 78 births and 15 deaths over the preceeding year. Judging frora the returns there will be no falling off in either in Washtenaw county this year. Another swindle, " the apple-tree swindle," is being worked upon the farmer. Watch out for the agent and kick him off your farm. It differs but slightly from other swindles and apparently shows big profita for the farmer. Dr. DuBois, of Unadilla, was arrested and fined $10 and costs for carrying a revolver. It will probably teach him a lesson and save him a term in prison, as a man that carries a revolver with him usually makes a mistake and shoots somebody. The Ypsilanti city council has decided te buy the Cornwell company's lower paper mili and will convert it into a water wqrks plant. The electric light works will be located in the same building. The Cornwells will get $"6 - 000 for the property. Hard luck is striking the editors of this vicinity. The editor of the Belleville Enterprise no sooner announces that his safe had been burglarized o: $S, tban our brother of the Pinckney Dispatch devotesalargespace to mourning the less of a young pig. Fred Wing, a boy 15 yeara old, wandered away from his home in White Cloud, Mason county, recently and became lost in the woods. He tnrned up at Saline last week, having suifered considerably by his exposure. His relatives took him home last Thursday. The State Grange of Illinois offers a reward of $10,000 to anyone wlio will invent a machine or device to attach to reapers tbat will bind whe&t and oats with etraw. This is something practical. The grange has already deserved the gratitude of many thousands ol twine monopoly oppressed farmers, whether the prize be won or pot. It wil] receive their warm thanks if the ofl'er results in their emancipation.- Chicago Tribune. The township of Salem, as an agricultural district, compares favorably with any in this county, the stati&tics of supervisor Wheeler showing that in 188? the following crops : 51,862 bushels of wheat from 3,211 acres, there beingthis year 221 acres less planted ; 144,269 bushels of corn from ] ,803 acres; 68,538 bushels of oats from 1,677 acres. 15,731 bushels of potatoes from 168 acres, and that 2,876 tons of hay were cut from 2,903 acres. There are owned in the township, 799 horses, 725 cows, 533 cattle, 520 hogs, 6,349 sheep and 68 dogs (that are assessed.) Saline. Mrs. Luckhart, of Jackson, is visiting friends in town. The rain Sunday filled several cellars as well as cisterns. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Schaffer the lOth nat., a girl baby. J. Everett Smith, of Ypsilanti, was seen on our streets the 15th. John Ottman.of Ann Arbor Sunday ed with his father, the 16th inst. Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Marsh and son Roy visited Ypsilanti th 15th inst. Prof. Townsend, of Annapolis, Md., has returned home to enjoy his vacati on. N. A. Nichols, M. D., has returned from his trip to the northern part of the state. Mrs. McCoy, of Elyria, Ohio, with her two Sons is visiting at Mrs. W. H. Berdan's. Miss Fannie Caldwell closed her school on Lodi plainsthe 14th inst. with a picnic. Geo. Jewett, of Ypsilanti, has been shaking hands with old friends for the past few days. F. C. Wood shipped for members of the farmers' club the past week 10,000 poundsof wool. Mrs. Richard Gauntlett and daughter Nellie, of Detroit, are visiting her son Fred, on Russell street. Many of our citizens are removing the fences in frontjof theirresidences.which improves the look very much. At the races at Tecumeeh the 15th, Harmon's mustang took lst money ; Westfall 2nd; Stimpson 3rd. The school board have extended an invitation to all the teachers to remain another year, except the principal. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gauntlel were called to Morrowville to attend the funeral of Mr. G.'s grandfather, the 13th inst. Mrs. Pay, who has been visiting at Dr. Holmes', has returned to her home in Canada, Mrs. Holmes accompanying her as far as Detroit. A. TS. Van Duzer, the tonsorial artist, has placed in connection with his shop, a very nice bath room, and now invites the public to keep clean. The ice cream social at the Baptist church the 14th was largely attended and all enjoyed themselves. The receipts for the evening were $16.00. E.W. Wallace, receiver for the Saline Manuf'g. Co., bas had the old foundry painted. Ed. is determined to have things look well if it does not pay very will. O. A. Ainsworth, of Ypsilanti, was overeóme by the heat the 13th inst., while in this section buying wool. Mr. Ainsworth was obliged to leave his rig and return home by the railroad. The Germán society have bought of H. W. Bassett 5 acres of ground situated in Lodi, for the purpose of using it for a garden for pleasure. They have decided to hold a grand picnic on the4th of July. Some of our very naughty country and village boys took from the back steps of the Baptist parsonage the 14th a can of ice cream. We understand they can settle the matter with J. E. Jones, or be obliged to settle with the court. Tlisilantl. Miss Fannie Boyce has returned from the Battle Creek sanitarium, improved in health, The Y. W. C. A. has changed its bible training class hour from Tuesday evening to Sunday afternoon. Mrs. M. 8. Hall and daughter Grace, expect to start for the east next week, to spend most of the summer. Rev. Mr. Pratt, of Monroe, supplied the Presbyterian pulpit last Sunday andit is expected that Rev. Dr. Eddy of Detroit will perform the same duty next Sunday. Prof. Durand Springer, principal of the commercial department in Albion college, has ccepted a position in Cleary's business college, which he will fill after July lst, Th e opera house entertainment for the benefit of the flood suü'erers netted about 175. This sum was added to the Richards Relief Fund, making in all over $800 sent from this city. Messrs. Campbell and Lavin, the rising young vocalists of Detroit, gave a fine recital at Conservatorv Hall, Monday evening. aasisted by F. A. Dunster, organist of Christ church. Mrs. Doctor Fairbanks, nee Rice, spent a pleasant week with her numerous friends in the city last waek. The well known Riceonion society of the Normal, was formed while she was connected with that institution. The high school graduating class have decided to play the role of martyrs and not receive flowers or other gifts on commencement evening. The claas colors of this self-sacrificing body of graduates are black and white. IraLatíin, who has been living a few miles out of the city, came in Monday to attend to business matters and while resting at his sister's, Mrs. Ayers, was Euddenly seized witha hemhorage of the lungs, expiring in a very short time. Mr. Laflin had been successful as a teacher until lung trouble compelled him to give up the work. He leaves a young wife. Webster. Mr. Geo. Merrill had a barn dance last Friday eve. Mrs. Richard Helson, of Detroit, is visiting relatives here. Miss Georgia Lomas ia rusticating with friends in Howell. Independence Lake now añbrds much pleasure to fishing parties, who find much success in the line. Strawberries in this vicinity are maturing quite rapidly since June has developed a few summer days. W.E. Boyden attended theshort-horn cattle sale of J. C. Moore at St. Clair, June 12, but purchased nothing. Some farmers are planting beans in view of realizing a good erop of something. Corn is proving a failure in some places. This week wili complete sheep shearing in this vicinity. The wool does not seem to be so rank a growth as formerly, but is selling higher, one clip being sold at 28c. per lb. John Cushing, who has been attending the reunión of the G. A. R. at Gettysburg, Penn., returned Saturday. He brought back a relie gathered from the battlefield, consistingofa piece of bomb shell and two slugs mounted on wood. The observance of children's day last Sunday was in erery way considered a success. The marching of those who participated in the recitations both to and from the stage, certainly added much to the scène. The address of Mr. Lincoln was full of life and very appropriate and everyone carried home some useful thought. The offering at the close signified that the exercises were appreciative. ■Hm The Saline river was higher on Tuesday than it had been in some years. Walter Bateman, a former typo upon Milan papers, was in town Monday last. What is the trouble with the Saline Observer man. Fifty plums upon a six inch bough. Were they small plums or big inches? Our school closed last week with but one gradúate, Charles Robison. His oration exhibited much thought and was well delivered. What is our offense ? For three times during the period consumed in building the piers for the new bridge, the water has risen above the temporary means of communication. Monday morning found everything afloat and out of positionand trafficeutoff. Everything is now ready for the improved way. Henee we hope that this is our last week of lingering trouble which has had such a depressing effect upon our business. Dexter. It begins to look as though every store in town will soon be occupied. Business is certainly picking up. Our old and respected miller, James Lucas, is on the sick list with little hopes of a speedy recovery. Luther Palmer is giving employment to quite a large number in his basket and fruit package manufactory. The lawn about our newly built school house begins to put on a coat of green. The drought of last summer nearly discouraged it. The Baptist house of worship is getting an outward coat of paint, to be followed with new stained glass windows and a furnace. Another big crowd at the opera house next Friday night, the occasion being the commencement exercises of the Dexter high school. Stony Creek. Thomas Talladays entertained a friend, A. Gillmore, from Ypsilanti last week. A severe rain storm occurred on Sunday, lodging the wheat and doing other damage. Wm. W. Calhoun, our popular young dentist, is soon to lócate in Milan where he will open an office. There is to be an ice cream social at Peter Rodger's on the evening of the 20th inst. for the benefit of the Y. P. S. of the Presbyterian church. It will undoubtly be interesting to those concerned to hear that in the case of tresspass of F. Buck againstL. Carme it resulted in no cause for action. Emery. Mr. and Mrg. Robt. Scholar spent Sunday at Hamburg. Geo. Frey, of Ypsilanti, spentSunday with his sister, Mrs. M. Geiger. The Ladies Aid will give astrawberry festival at the residence of E. E. Leiand next Saturday. Tea served between 6 and 8 p. ra. ■ Mr. and Mrp. D. A. Burd were at Toledo last week to attend the wedding of Mr. Burd's neice. Fred Kapp met with quite an accident last week which may result in his losing one of his fingere. He caught his hand in a buzz saw while gawing wood.