• The Heidelberg quartet gave an entertainment at Williamsburg last Saturday evening, and as advertised was a "musical treat” to a fair sized audience. Considering the weather and condition of the roads, this indicates considerable interest in such music.
• The Courtade school district will be the loser and the Fifth ward of this city the gainer by the moving of the Joseph Forton family. Mr. and Mrs. Forton have a family of nine children, seven of which are enrolled in the school census.
• The village of Buckley is letting it be known that young men who are seeking wives should move to that place. There are a good number of charming young ladies and Justice M. E. Baird is a man equipped with the necessary licenses to marry those who are interested in such a union.
• Messrs. Spink & Benyca of Mesick started out to buy potatoes in Wexford township yesterday but owing to the snowstorms, lost their way. After stopping at a farmhouse along the road to make up their minds, it was decided that they didn't care for potatoes and returned to Mesick.
• The contract for the decorating of the interior of the courthouse, which was drawn up by the committee on grounds and buildings was approved by the county board at its meeting earlier this week. The chairman and clerk have been authorized to execute it with Mr. Ufer.
• The meeting of the W. C. T. U. at the home of Mrs. A. R. McRae Thursday afternoon was well attended and question of interest enthusiastically discussed. The report by one of the members that the saloon men were defeated in all favors asked of the council was received with applause. Many sources of information indicate that the temperance cause is gaining, giving a new lease of courage and determination to persevere in their efforts.
• Joseph Popoliniski, an employee of the Bingham Lumber Company, fell from a tramway yesterday and fractured his left leg in two places above and below the knee. He was brought to the local hospital this morning.
• The motor boat in the window of the Hannah & Lay Mercantile Company was built by the Traverse City Motor Boat Company. It is a very creditable piece of work and has been sold to an Ohio man.
• With the going out of the ice and the general settling of the water and shore to its summer state, the fact that the water in the bay is much lower than it was last year becomes very evident. The fall is probably between eight inches and a foot. This change will be a benefit especially to the Rod and Gun club whose trap house was submerged during a greater part of last year.
• The Bell phone at Bowers Harbor will be changing their central from Peter Lardie to John Lardie. This will take place April 22.
• Fire in the Petoskey Block and Manufacturing Company plant last night was discovered in the dry kiln which was destroyed with a large amount of lumber. The factory was saved but the building and machinery were damaged. H. S. Hull of this city is president and C. H. Broman of Petoskey manager of the company. The loss is $10,000 to $12,000, insured.
• While running a half mile north of Wallin this morning, a log dropped from a car on Pere Marquette freight No. 226 and ditched the way car. The main line was blocked for about an hour and a wrecker followed passenger No. 6 out of this city. No. 6 proceeded with order to detach her engine and clear the right of way if necessary. No one was injured.
• The Rev. Charles D. Atwell of Ishpeming has practically accepted the call extended to him by the vestry of Grace church but is unable to come here much before July 1. There are a few details yet to be arranged and it is probable that these will be attended to at once.
• Advice on deportment. When dancing quadrilles do not make any attempt to take steps. A quiet walk is all that is required.
• Medical advice of a century ago. To treat exposure to cold, get the patient into a warm place, remove clothing, rub with hands or hot flannels and give alcoholic stimulants in small doses, also hot tea, coffee, broth or hot water.
• Best buy of the week. Fancy Muslin Baby Bonnets, 8 cents at The Globe.