• Ernest Osborne arrived in South Mayfield last week Tuesday from Alberta and is stopping with his sister, Mrs. C. Stoors. Ernest speaks well of Northwest Canada. He says that is the country for a man with small means. He will stay here until spring and then return to his homestead in Alberta.
• Mr. Briggs, the commission man representing Denny & Co. of Chicago, has gone to New York having spent a month at Old Mission buying fall apples. Mr. Briggs was impressed with the area orchards in every way and has made plans to return again for the season next year.
• Five horses were burned to death in their stalls and one dropped dead at the door of the barn after it had been brought out twice and each time had gone back. Another had to be shot as the result of burns received during the destruction of the barn at William Beitner's mill last week. The loss is about $3,000 with $1,000 insurance.
• The board of education had a short meeting Tuesday evening but transacted considerable routine business. The report of Supt. Gilbert showed that for the first time in many years there was ample room at the schools due to the opening of the west side Catholic school and the building of the Oak Park addition. Mr. Gilbert presented an enrollment report of 2027. If the Catholic children were included, there would be an increase of about fifty children from last year's figure.
• Five weeks ago Miles Caniff left this city to go to Sault Ste. Marie and since then nothing has been heard of him. The missing man intended to go there and work in the woods and also look up a piece of land. To buy this land he had $500 in one pocketbook and while another contained money for his expenses. His friends here believe he has met with foul play.
• The most disastrous fire in the history of South Boardman occurred last night wiping out the Weiman handle factory, the Lumbermen's Tool Company plant and the electric light works. It is probable that one of these industries will be rebuilt. Loss is $35,000 with $13,000 insurance on the handle factory and electric light plant.
• Last Saturday morning while John Fischer and a commercial man were leaving Kingsley enroute to Fife Lake, their buggy pole dropped and the team became frightened and unmanageable. As they crossed the railroad track, the end of the tongue caught on the crossing, the horses breaking loose and throwing the occupants out. Both men suffered severe bruises, but it is miraculous that both were not killed.
• Mother's day was observed at the Elmwood Avenue School Friday. These meetings are to be a regular feature, being held once a month for the benefit of both mothers and teachers, creating a mutual respect. The afternoon provided a helpful program with Professor Gilbert speaking upon "The Relation of the School and the Home" and Mrs. Hobbs, one of the mothers, speaking on the subject, "Benefit of Mothers' Clubs." Refreshments were served after the presentations.
• A very serious shooting accident occurred southeast of the city this morning with Mrs. Ed Osborne being the victim. A young child in the family who is sickly is frequently fed a red squirrel, a delicacy which is beneficial to the little one. This morning such an animal was noticed on an outdoor shed and Mr. Osborne went out with his shotgun near the barn to get a good shot. At the time the weapon was discharged, Mrs. Osborne chanced to be by another shed and was hit in her cheek by the blast. Dr. Pearl was called and took out as much shot as he possibly could but others are so deep it is feared poisoning will set in.
• A new hive of the Lady Macabees of the World was instituted last week at Woodman Hall by Deputy Supreme Commander, Mrs. Alice Porges. Twenty-five women have become charter members, ten of whom were elected to offices.
• There are many tents of health seekers on the shore of Long Lake. All seem to improve by the outdoor treatment of cool, clean air and moist breezes. The daytime temperatures are pleasant and the lower nighttime ones seem to be invigorating.
• Advice on deportment. Remember that, valuable as is the gift of speech, silence is often more valuable.
• Medical advice of a century ago. The object of food is primarily to furnish the means for growth, repair, heat and energy.
• Best buy of the week. New Fall Shirts, $3.98 - $12.00 at Steinberg Bros.