• The young men's Bible class of the Sunday school of the Church of Christ entertained several of the young ladies' classes Friday evening. An excellent program, consisting of recitations, solos, readings and gramophone selections. Refreshments of ice cream and assorted cakes were served by the young men.
• The Old Mission stage line had such a rush of business yesterday that Driver Parker was forced to put on an extra rig. There were eight passengers besides a lot of freight. The second rig carried twelve passengers and more cartons of freight.
• Local buyers shipped about fifty cases of cherries by express on Monday. They were the Early Knight variety, a black rich fruit which is always the first on the market. The farmers about the city are ready to begin picking these cherries now and it will not be long after the first part of next week before the fruit will be coming into the city rapidly and will warrant sending them by refrigerator car.
• While Mrs. Cora Crisp and daughter, Addie were returning to their home at Bates following a trip into the city, their horse stumbled and fell and in some way rolled over on its side so that it was unable to rise. Finding themselves unable to extricate the animal, Miss Crisp ran to the nearest farmhouse to summon assistance. Meanwhile, Mr. Seeley appeared on the scene and was able to release the animal from its uncomfortable position. Luckily the horse was uninjured.
• Many old meadows will not be worth the cutting in the East Bay area but there are some fine new clover meadows that will do well as a rule hay will be a short crop and will bring a good price. Some farmers are planning to put in a patch of fodder corn in early July.
• M. K. Walters of Grand Rapids, who is stopping at Park Place for a short time, tells a story of an experienced which he and Mark Johnson went through Tuesday afternoon while camping on the Manistee River which is enough to make the hair turn gray. The two men had taken refuge in their tent from a sudden storm and were struck by a bolt of lightning. Both men suffered burns and temporary paralysis of their limbs but have recovered fully.
• Mrs. J. W. Milliken entertained a dozen guests Friday noon with a very pretty and elaborate luncheon in honor of Miss Mabel Bates. The dining table was spread with a Venetian lace covering and suspended over the centerpiece of red carnations was a large wedding bell of daisies. The afternoon was a delightful series of surprises and was greatly enjoyed by all.
• While working on the addition which is being made to the veranda on the Park Place Hotel, Ed Hogan fell from an insecure ladder on Friday. Although the ladder and scaffolding came down on top of Mr. Hogan, he luckily escaped without serious injury.
• Because a cattle dog killed a chicken to feed to her half starved puppies, Mrs. Howard Jones, who lives with her husband near Acme and whose chicken was killed, tied the mother dog's feet together, drew the head down to the front paws, fastened it securely and buried the creature alive in a trench she had dug. The deed was reported to the county humane officer and Sheriff C. E. Taylor who investigated the matter. A guilty plea was made before Justice Nerlinger yesterday.
• The annual children's day of the Grange was held at the local hall Saturday. A bountiful dinner brought by the mothers of the young Grangers was enjoyed at noon after which a very pretty program was given. All the young folks and the older ones as well had a most enjoyable day.
• Mrs. C. E. Taylor has tendered her resignation as clerk at the post office, the resignation to take effect August 1. Mrs. Taylor has been employed at that place since 1885 when she entered under M. E. Haskell, who was then postmaster.
• Advice on deportment. Most bridegrooms would, from the fullness of their hearts, pay for everything connected with their wedding, but this would offend the delicacy of the bride and her friends.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat sore gums, wash them with cold water, then with a tincture of red roses with as much sweet spirit of salt mixed with it as can be conveniently borne.
• Best buy of the week. Fifty pieces of calico at 3 cents per yard at Steinberg Bros.