• The people of Kingsley were roused Tuesday night by the cry of fire. It was discovered that Monroe's potato warehouse was ablaze but by prompt actions of the citizens, other buildings were kept from catching fire. There was some insurance.
• The Bowers Harbor community is glad to know that the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jamieson, who is very sick at the hospital in this city with spinal meningitis, has passed the crisis. He is slowly on the gain and there are high hopes for his recovery.
• A band of public spirited young people at Mayfield spent the afternoon of Memorial Day decorating the graves and making much improvement in the cemetery. When the work was done, they enjoyed a picnic lunch provided by members of the group.
• M. D. Morgan brought back a number of branches cut at random Tuesday, from the trees in B. J. Morgan's farm at the Leelanau county line. The boughs consisted of several varieties of cherries, peaches and apples which were all heavily covered with the green fruit. It is certain that the crop will be a very heavy one.
• One year ago Capt. Edgar E. and Mrs. Abbie L. Chase of this city entertained their children, relatives and friends in honor of their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Today another year has passed and the time has somewhat whitened their locks and enfeebled their steps but the aged couple are enjoying good health. A number of friends called during the day but the occasion was not made special
• Patrick Keras, aged 74, died Friday at his home west of the city of old age. Mr. Keras was born in Ireland and left there in 1843 going first to Canada and then to this area. He leaves three sons and one daughter.
• After clinging as long as he could to the hair of his best friend, both immersed in the icy water of the bay and shouting desperately for help, Herbert Montague was forced to release his hold and the body of Robert Chase sank to rise no more. The boys had gone for a sail in the pleasant afternoon with a fine north wind blowing and no threat of danger. Later, the craft was buffeted about by the waves and capsized, throwing both boys out. Herbert was rescued four hours later and is now recovering from the experience at his home.
• While walking along the M. & N. E. Sunday night, Herman Hall, aged 44, was struck by the excursion train and instantly killed. The remains were removed by H. L. Carter, a local undertaker. The deceased was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and had a good record.
• The Old Settlers meeting was held here this week and we were glad to extend Traverse City's famed hospitality to them. Much discussion was enjoyed about the time of long ago when the big pines waved and sighed and the weekly steamboat was the only communication with the outside world. No great fruit farms were present, no phones or electricity, but happiness was present in spite of the hardships of pioneer life.
• Mrs. William Elliott, who lives near Hatches Crossing, had a narrow escape from death while driving into town yesterday. Her horse became frightened at an automobile driven by William Arms and before anything could be done, it backed against a telephone pole. Mrs. Elliott pluckily held on to the lines until they broke and the horse freed itself. If it had remained tangled, Mrs. Elliott would certain have received fatal injuries.
• The Acme Regulars played the Old Mission ball team Saturday at Old Mission. The score at the end of the game was 9 to 6 in favor of Acme. There were eighteen that went to the Mission in Mr. Brinkman's launch to enjoy the boat ride, ball game and fine dinner served at the Porter House.
• Advice on deportment. The table linen at dinner should be snowy white, and smoothly ironed.
• Medical advice of a century ago. A bath quiets all nervous irritability and promotes general perspiration.
• Best buy of the week. Kid Moccasins, Any Color, 5 cents at The Globe Dept. Store.