• Dell Ensign was shot in the calf of the leg while celebrating at Elk Rapids yesterday. His wife had a 38 caliber revolver and shot between his legs to scare him. The first shot was harmless but he jumped just in time to get to get the second in the leg. A bad burn was inflicted and blood poisoning is feared.
• Detroit and Chicago people have evidently not felt the effect of the summer's heat as yet for there are but comparatively few from these cities passing north to the resorts. There are, however, many from southern Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky.
• Last evening Miss Frances Willsey became the bride of Fred Smith at their pretty new home on Ninth Street, the Rev. W. T. Woodhouse being the officiating minister. The bride wore a charming gown of white crepe de chene trimmed with white silk appliqué and all over lace. The ring bearer, Miss Helen Campbell, carried the sacred circle in the heart of a white rose. The ceremony took place under a garland of smilax from the ceiling in the corner of the parlor after which a delicious wedding supper was served, Miss Rhoda Rattenbury being the caterer.
• The ambulance was called to the corner of Front and Division Streets this morning to take Mrs. Daniel Eaton to her home on Cedar Street. Mrs. Eaton had fallen in a convulsion on the sidewalk, striking her head, but was conscious when the ambulance arrived. It was reported that Mrs. Eaton had dropped dead but this was a mistake.
• A bill for divorce has been filed in Circuit court by Rosie Ross against Mark Ross, charging cruelty and drunkenness. The couple were married March 7, 1889 and soon after the date, Ross began drinking and is now a habitual drunkard. He has ceased supporting his family of three children, leaving it all for his wife to do.
• H. Montague, formerly secretary, treasurer and general manager of the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company, has been presented with a handsome solid gold watch charm locket by the clerks of the store. The locket contains Mr. Montague's initials and the fact that it was presented by the clerks.
• An assault and battery case occupied the attention of Justice Pray's court at Williamsburg Thursday. Mrs. Pearley P. Carpenter was the defendant and Ora Carpenter the plaintiff. Last fall Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter separated, their 2-year-old child going with Mr. Carpenter to his parents' home, Mr. and Mrs. Theron Carpenter. His wife went to the home to see the child and while there, got into a difficulty with her mother-in-law and it is claimed, struck her in the eye.
• Prosecuting Attorney George H. Cross is building a new sailboat. The boat is to be forty feet over all with an eleven foot beam. The boat will be the product of Mr. Cross' own work and completed by the latter part of the summer. There will be a cabin with sleeping accommodations for seven people.
• S. P. Russell lost a valuable horse by poisoning Sunday night. The animal had been feeding along the road and in some manner picked up the substance the caused its death. The loss of the horse inconveniences Mr. Russell to a great extent. The name of the miscreant who scatted the poison is not known.
• The advertising for the Cole Brothers circus came in over the Pere Marquette yesterday. Few people realize what a complete advertising system these large shows have. With the car is a force of forty men who take care of all advertising in city and country. The circus arrives here next Sunday and will unload at the Cass Street crossing.
• A new vault is being installed in the basement of the court house. It will used for the preservation of old records.
• Advice on deportment. Each member of the family should take an interest in all that pertains to the welfare of home and mutually strive to adorn and brighten its surroundings.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To remove freckles, take two ounces of lemon juice, a half dram of powdered borax and one dram of sugar; mix together and let stand in a glass bottle for a few days, then rub it on the hands occasionally.
• Best buy of the week. A good, full-sized iron bed, strong and durable, $1.69 at The Globe.