• After two days and two nights in a tree top, a small tiger cat was released from its uncomfortable position by officer William Jennings Saturday afternoon. The animal had perched on a large oak in from of Ed Wait's residence on Washington Street and nothing could be done by the residents of the vicinity to release it. Police Chief Ashton was notified at noon and sent Officer Jennings with a pair of climbers to the scene which resulted in the successful rescue.
• J. E. Brown, of Tiffin, Ohio, assumed the position of superintendent of the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company this morning. Mr. Brown believes thoroughly in modern methods and the potency of advertising and says that it is his principle to treat the people right and let them know that his store has the goods. He and his family will move to this city as soon as he finds a house.
• The South Side Shakespeare Club surprised Mr. and Mrs. Purcell last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Umlor on Fifth Street. A potluck supper was served, to which all did justice. Much amusement was caused by the invited husbands selecting their partners for the table by means of cards upon which was written part of a quotation from Shakespeare, the other part on the lady's card.
• The Rev. C. T. Stout, rector of Grace Episcopal church, tendered his resignation to the vestry Friday night. Mr. Stout will leave his charge here in order to take the pastorate of St. Paul's church in Key West, Florida. It was almost nine years ago that Mr. Stout and his family moved here and it is doubtful if anyone in the city has any more friends than they.
• An injunction was granted Wednesday by Judge Mayne restraining the city from paying John Monroe for improvements at the mouth of Boardman River. The injunction was the result of action taken by the John F. Ott Lumber Company and is based on the contention that the city has no right to make an internal improvement.
• For the first time in a great many years the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company introduced a special sale which began Monday in the dry goods department. This sale was generously advertised and the crush began yesterday morning and continued today.
• The Rev. J. A. Canby spoke from his new pulpit at the Church of Christ for the first time Sunday evening to a large audience. The topic chosen by Mr. Canby was "The Greatness of Jesus” and in the opening he said, "I am only able to touch upon the border of a subject as great as this is.”
• The buying price of potatoes in the local market slipped down to 27 cents Tuesday after holding at 30 cents for almost a month. There are several reasons for the slump, including the abundant supply and the scarcity of cars. This is prevailing throughout the state owing to the big crop.
• At a meeting of the Traverse City Athletic Club held in the club rooms Monday evening, the following officers were elected: President - William Garbe; Vice President - Earl Henry; Secretary Albert Kyselka; Treasurer - Harry Dean; Physical Director - John Roest. The club has a very bright outlook and hopes to develop a local branch of the Y. M. C. A.
• At an informal reception given the parents of the Oak Park School last month, a committee was appointed to prepare a program and social gathering at which the subject of organizing a mother's club was discussed. This occurred Wednesday afternoon at the school with about seventy being present. After election of officers, coffee and cake were served and a social time followed.
• One of the most pleasant social business gatherings in the history of Buckley occurred last evening when the first anniversary of the opening of the Walton House was celebrated, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Walton were host and hostess, tendering a fine banquet to the business men of the town. The bill of fare consisted of roast duck and all the thing things native to the fertile soil of the region and then more. Toast were freely responded to throughout the evening.
• Advice on deportment. Learn to govern yourself and to be gentle and patient.
• Medical advice of a century ago. Not eating a breakfast spoils the appetite, tends to cause a sour stomach and impoverishes the blood, which leads to nervous disturbance.
• Best buy of the week. Heavy grade linoleum, 50 cents a square yard at J. W. Milliken.