• The report of the condition of the First National Bank, which is printed elsewhere in this paper, is a fine example of a business which has established a healthy confidence in our community and much satisfaction to its patrons. The growth in deposits during the past five years is especially noticeable .
• Floyd Smith of this place, has consummated a bargain hereby he becomes a possessor of the Z. T. Swan farm at Mancelona for the consideration of $5,000. Mr. Swan has secured property in our city on which to construct a fine dwelling this spring which will become his future home.
• Our correspondent at Acme reports that Mrs. John Pulcipher had quite a severe fall a short time ago but is now getting better. This is comforting to her family and many friends who had feared she would not recover.
• Traverse City has now received a healthy attack of baseball fever which promises to become intensified as the season advances. The presence of the promoters of the Michigan league, who were in the city earlier this week, has added to the enthusiasm.
• William S. Chase, of Mayfield, died at his home Monday morning of gastritis. He has been a sufferer from this malady for years and has traveled to several places in the past decade seeking relief. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, serving with distinction in the Tenth Regiment New York Heavy Artillery. His wife and eight children mourn his loss.
• The awards of prizes for Dutch cheese and smearicasse at the recent Dairymen’s convention were presented to the following area residents: Mrs. H. Byers, Mrs. E. J. Taylor, Mrs. W. E. Miller, E. H. Salisbury. Mrs. Byers and Mrs. Taylor received awards in each category. Prizes included cash and a variety of food items.
• Property exchanges have been the talk of Kingsley lately. B.F. Horton and Wm. Lickard exchanged farms near Mayfield and John Telford has taken possession of the house owned by Curtis Lambkin on North Main Street. All parties were in the city Thursday last to record the deeds for the respective properties.
• The vested choir of Grace church will number 36 voices at Easter. Members are now hard at work rehearsing for this festival under the direction of Prof. Steffens. The program is expected to be the finest ever given in this city.
• Benjamin Boughey, who has been sick for several months, left Tuesday for West Baden, Indiana to take treatment. He was accompanied by his wife and son, H. F. Boughey.
• Rev. A. Frank Ferris of Grand Rapids, will give a stereopticon lecture at the City Opera House Friday evening under the auspices of the Anti-Saloon League. His subject is “The Saloon Turned Inside Out”. No admission will be charged, but a silver collection will be taken at the door.
• There is nothing but slush ice in the bay and a south wind would carry it back. Captain Webb states that if the bay is clear this week, the boats will begin business again. All the boats of the line are ready and it may be that one of them will begin by the end of this week.
• Advice on deportment. Don’t revamp all the old jokes and stories that have traveled the rounds until they become weary.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat St. Anthony’s Fire, take a glass of warm tar water, in bed, every hour, washing the part with the same.
• Best buy of the week. Copper wire coat hangers, 3 cents at The Racket Store.