• Word has been received that Mrs. James Morgan of Chicago died suddenly at the Tampa Bay Hotel in Florida of acute indigestion. Mrs. Morgan was well known as she and Mr. Morgan, prior to his death eight years ago, had spent their summers here. Perry Hannah, A. T. Lay, James and William Morgan made up the original firm of Hannah, Lay & Co. and were the men who transacted all the business when the town was young. William Morgan is still living in California and Mr. Lay in Chicago.
• Edward Fisher, one of the life saving crew on North Manitou, came over to Glen Arbor with his family last Friday to stay the winter. Fred Bordeaux, also one of the life savers, came with them. Both men are well known in this city and will undoubtedly visit with a number of their friends during the time away from the island.
• Blackman Ladies' Aid was well attended at C. Barratt's last Thursday. After work, Mrs. Barratt delightfully treated the ladies to cakes, pickles and delicious coffee. Popcorn and apples were in abundance and all the women were glad they came.
• Mr. and Mrs. Williams and children who live at Rices Corners, expect to start Tuesday for California. The relatives, friends and neighbors are all sorry to see the family go so far away and wish them success in their new home.
• Circuit court was convened this morning during which John Hoolihan pleaded not guilty to the violation of the liquor law and Barney Anderson stood mute in the charge of forgery. The case of Allen F. Little vs. Julia Ranson was taken up this afternoon. There were five divorce cases added to the calendar.
• The most important and authentic index to the volume of business in any community if furnished by the various banks. Traverse City is fortunate in having three strong banking institutions whose capital is ample and whose business is constantly growing.
• With their clothing frozen stiff on their numb bodies and standing in deep slush while a northwest blizzard raged about the scene, the city fire department fought a fire which threatened a part of the business district until it had been extinguished. This was not until the back of the building occupied by Fred Akers at the corner of Park and Front Streets had been badly gutted and his stock of confections damaged to a great extent
• At a regular meeting of Traverse City Hive No. 532 held Friday afternoon all officers were elected for the coming year. Among those elected were: Post commander, Commander and Lieutenant commander, Record keeper, Finance keeper, Chaplain, Sergeant, Mistress at arms, Sentinel, Picket, Pianist and Hive physician.
• One of the most potent indications of business growth is found in the increase of the post office receipts during the past year. The figures for each month of 1905 and 1906 show an increase of $2,252 over the year 1905.
• While working with a rip saw this morning, Will Coleric was painfully hurt. A board came in contact with the saw teeth in such a manner that it flew back and struck him in the groin. The injury was not serious.
• The annual charity ball and social session of the Elks will be held on the evening of December 31. This is the big event of the season and is always looked forward to with the keenest pleasure.
• The pupils of Mrs. Charles E. Hale, 601 Sixth Street, gave a piano recital Thursday evening. Nine students participated and all were roundly applauded for their fine performances.
• Advice on deportment. Learn to speak in a gentle tone of voice.
• Medical advice of a century ago. If an insect makes its way into a person's ear, the patient should at once lie down on the opposite side and have the affected ear filled with olive oil which will kill the creature and cause it to float to the ear exterior.
• Best buy of the week. Children's Gray Ribbed Underwear, All Sizes at Steinberg Bros.