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The flrm of Wheeler & Miller have dissolved partnership. W. A. Peters, Pittsfield's genial agent, is soon to be located in Jackson. Rev. Hurd, of Ann Arbor, preathed at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. The Haueer Block is getting along finely and promises to be the finest in the city. Emery. Died, Sunday, October 12, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Harrett. Mrs. Fred Bovee.of Ypsilanti, visited at H. W. Robinson's, Monday and Tuesday of this week. Miss Gertrude Leiand entertained company from Ann Arbor on Saturday and Sunday. Rev. S. L. Ramsdell, of Addison, Lenawee county, is calling on old friends in this place. Rev. S. Burd preaches Sunday morning, October 19. Sabbath school immediately after services. Mrs. N. B. Renwick, of Lansing, yisited his mother, Mrs. James Renwick, on Tnursday of last week. The relatives and friends of Mrs. D. O. Bird gathered together, Wednesday, last week, to celébrate her birthday. i Rale i. Mr. Ross, of Windsor, únele of Mrs. Frederick, is visiting thatlady. Dr. Tweedale has in his possession several Roman copper coins nearly 2000 years oíd. A. Dibble was at Salem, several days of last week, in the interest of a fruit tree nursery. H. B. Thayer and F. ïerrel went to Detroit Tuesday as delegates to the Wayne county republican convention. A republican meeting is to be held in Salem next Monday evening. It will be addressed by Hon. F. A. Maynard, of Grand Rapids. Miss Dennis, sister of Mrs. Alexis Stanbro, has left for North Carolina, to take charge of a school in that state Iunder the auspices of the Womans Missionary Association of the Congregational church. The death of Mrs. Ella Atchison, wife of Benj. Atchison, occurred last Friday from pneumonía. The deceased . was greatly respected and beloved by all who knew her. She leaves two ittle children. The funeral took place on Monday from the North Lake Methodist church. Webster. Mr. Miles and dauRhter, of Howell, visited friends last week. The reading circle, at its last meeting, October 10, decided to study the "Great Events of History" by Collier. For delegation to the fall association at Union City, the Congregational church elected C. S. Cushman delégate, and R. J. McColl, altérnate. The harvest concert under the auspices of the Congregational Sunday School, which was to occur neit Sunday evening, has been postponed one week to October 26. Oíd folks' day will be held in the morning. A cordial invitation is universally extended. The Webster farmers' fair was held last Saturday at Johnson Backus'. A goodly number were present to greet the generous display of fruits, vegetables and ilowers, together with works of art. Fancy work and Henry Scadin's photographic display also asserted their rights for exhibit. Seward Backus displayed his Shropshire lambs. The club discussed county organization and listened to a recitation by Arthur Lincoln. The next meeting of the club will take place at Abner Butler's.